Can I use this to mix non-instant dry milk powder (lumps up), or a blender...?
193233
I have not tried non-instant milk powder. Sounds like it has the butter fat still in it. I would think warm water would help it mix better (not hot) and a small amt (1/4 tsp) of Safflower Oil (NOT SUNflower oil) would help. Then it would probably mix just fine and leave enough room for the shaking action.
193234
I can tell you that I use it every day for a protein shake/Visalus/Beachbody and it works great. That powder texture and consistency is the same. So, I'd say SHAKE WELL.
1326810
Depends on what you are making. I made the mistake of making a pretty thick smoothie that didn't mix too well until I added more juice. As long as you have enough liquid in it to allow the ingredients to move, the blender works very well.
271911
YES! We use it to mash and blend ingredients for guacamole all the time. Much easier to control the texture with this than to use a blender. Easier to clean too.
1534505
Yes. The blender will foam the milk to quickly and not give you the control you need.
1069892
I used it for blending soup and marinara sauce before I got an immersion blender. An immersion blender is much better for that - I can control the level of smoothness and it's less cleanup. I think the blender is best for drinks.
74702
I was not able to do it. The blender's jar/canister is too large and the mixture sticks to the sides. It may work if the nuts are crushed in some manner and you start with very small pieces. Even then doubtful.
1520485
I don't see why you couldn't. I have used skim, 2% and whole milk and all have come out great.
74254
I use it for cocoa powder (cappuccino drink), and it works great. Just be careful to keep it in an upright position during storage to minimize excess powder spillage.
1326807
We use it to mix dry powder from vendors such as Hammer with water. It does a superb job of this - much better than shaking or using a chopstick or other manual methods. I suppose the key would be what the ingredients are and how soluble they are. After all, this or any mixer can't do much with insoluble solutes.
79111
http://shop.honeyville.com/products/drink-mixes/powdered-milks/instant-nonfat-dry-milk.html
2054220
I don't see why not. I used it to make pumpkin pie with fresh pumkin that I cooked. I mixed it with sweetened condensed milk and it came out so creamy.
1254671
Probably not. It is not the intended use. The blender is for soft fruits and veggies.
1625689
It mixes in water fairly easily, but not "instantly". A few seconds in an ordinary blender is sufficient. Shaking it manually, takes about 30 seconds to mix.
1117969
Honestly I don't see why it wouldn't be able to. It turns ice into dust in a matter of seconds, it really has made my life a lot easier. I haven't used this blender for dry goods and don't have any experience doing that so I can't guarantee it. There is a recipe guide that it comes with for a "Crunchy Thai Peanut Spread" and the first step for making that is to take two cups roasted peanuts and pulse on "option 1" until chunky. So I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue.
603682
We use it to mix powders with water, milk or other juices. Have never used it with just water. I would think there would be no difference in taste but never tried it or purchase the device for that reason. It does work great for what it was intended for however.
605660
Oh,sorry,I don't know. I just use it to fit Milk powder or Snacks. So,maybe you can try,but I don't make sure. At last,My English isn't well ,so...hehehe.
2168103
I think you can use it for baking and to add to cooked dishes but it is not fine enough to make a milk- it would be gritty.