Is the Dry Container "strictly" for dry ingredients or can it be used for smoothies as well?
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I haven't used the smaller 'dry container' myself but it probably could be used for smoothies. The 6300 has 3 different pre-programed options (smoothies, frozen desserts and hot soups) as well as the manual speed options. Since I've had my 6300, I've used only the larger container to make smoothies. The smaller container is designed for grinding berries et al into flour as well as other uses of which I don't now recall. The package I bought comes with both size containers, tappers, and great cookbooks (one cookbook is just for breads) as well as an instructional dvd. I really do love my Vitamix 6300 and use it daily. I haven't used the smaller 'dry container' myself but it probably could be used for smoothies. The 6300 has 3 different pre-programed options (smoothies, frozen desserts and hot soups) as well as the manual speed options. Since I've had my 6300, I've used only the larger container to make smoothies. The smaller container is designed for grinding berries et al into flour as well as other uses of which I don't now recall. The package I bought comes with both size containers, tappers, and great cookbooks (one cookbook is just for breads) as well as an instructional dvd. I really do love my... » Read More I haven't used the smaller 'dry container' myself but it probably could be used for smoothies. The 6300 has 3 different pre-programed options (smoothies, frozen desserts and hot soups) as well as the manual speed options. Since I've had my 6300, I've used only the larger container to make smoothies. The smaller container is designed for grinding berries et al into flour as well as other uses of which I don't now recall. The package I bought comes with both size containers, tappers, and great cookbooks (one cookbook is just for breads) as well as an instructional dvd. I really do love my Vitamix 6300 and use it daily. « Show Less
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I haven't attempted to use it for smoothies. I don't think it would do a very good job at smoothies, being that it only has a two blade set. However I make my own brown rice flower for bread with it and does a great job.
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I haven't used the smaller 'dry container' myself but it probably could be used for smoothies. The 6300 has 3 different pre-programed options (smoothies, frozen desserts and hot soups) as well as the manual speed options. Since I've had my 6300, I've used only the larger container to make smoothies. The smaller container is designed for grinding berries et al into flour as well as other uses of which I don't now recall. The package I bought comes with both size containers, tappers, and great cookbooks (one cookbook is just for breads) as well as an instructional dvd. I really do love my Vitamix 6300 and use it daily.
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Blendtec does not make different jars for wet and dry ingredients. This jar blends both.
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Hi...IT says do on the container. My smoothie recipe uses either SILK or skim milk. I add frozen banana, blueberry or any other kind of fruit you want..and the powdered peanut butter. It is cheaper on Amazon...and free shipping since it is over $25...hope this helps.
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No, it is only for dry ingredients. You would use the larger wet dry container and it will be fairly easy to remove.
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I have not used it in anything other than a smoothie. I believe it would work as an additive to another food as it blends well.
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Absolutely! I've been drinking green smoothies for 4 or 5 years now and using this same blender. I had one this morning with frozen spinach and frozen blueberries and oatmeal in it, among other things. I use smoothie straws, but I've used regular straws, too. I prefer the clear thicker ones if I can't get the smoothie straws. I can't speak for others, but this has been a great blender for me. I've been using it since 2009, I believe. A GE one blew up on me after one day of use. Make sure you put enough liquid in if you use this one. It labors if there isn't enough which took me a few days to figure out. I use about 1.5 cups of pure liquid (combo of water and almond milk) and that usually does the trick.
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No it does not! I keep it in my pantry until I actually use it to make a shake/smoothie.
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Absolutely! I use it to mix and carry my protein shakes. only thing is if you like a larger smoothie this container is only 12 oz. The lid is very secure, it has a rubber o-ring in it to prevent leaks. I love mine
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I mean, you certainly could, I don't know how good it would taste. Might give the smoothie a funny texture because it's so dry and powdery.
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This can be used for both dry and wet ingredients provided you are totally filling that measuring cup. Pyrex or any other kind of measuring cup that is only partially filled is off for dry ingredients because you cannot properly tamp down the ingredients to get an accurate measurement. I confirmed this by measuring out flour in the measuring cup and then transferring it to a Pyrex container. It didn't measure the same. I also reversed the operation. Pyrex is accurate for wet.
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I mix my smoothies with strawberries, banana and milk - I prefer this to be unflavored so I can use my own flavors. It mixes perfectly with some ice in my blender.
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These are made for liquid. So their may be a difference if you are using dry ingredients.
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Never tried to use with only dry ingredients and have not seen it used that way on food shows.You may wind up with a mess...food processors with lids may do the job?
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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.
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Soft stuff, yes, it can make it liquidy, like a paste. We used it a lot to make purees out of our dinner foods for our babies. But it doesn't have the power to really liquify like my Vitamix. I still use both, actually, but for different applications. Now that the babies are grown, I use it mainly when I cook and need to process something.
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I have only used it to make smoothies but my experience has been that it stays a smoothie until I am finished drinking it. Even when I have left some in the fridge overnight I did not have any separation.
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This jar works for both wet and dry. There is no design with Blendtec for just dry.