I'm trying to make 'cream' dressings from cashews. My Ninja 1200 leaves it gritty. Vitamix and Blendtec will do the job, what about Dash?.
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We've used ours to make nut butters, almond flours, soups, smoothies, ice creams and the like. We have not used it to make dressings but I cannot see why it would not work just as well. As for the person below who's caught fire.....wow, never heard of such a thing happening. We've owned ours for a year and use it frequently. No issues as of yet. The key to using ANY of these high power blenders is to use common sense. If you can tell the unit is struggling, back off a bit, use your tamper, go back to work. I've found that this will do just as good a job as others costing twice as much. Just don't be a gorilla on the power button, use your brain. We've used ours to make nut butters, almond flours, soups, smoothies, ice creams and the like. We have not used it to make dressings but I cannot see why it would not work just as well. As for the person below who's caught fire.....wow, never heard of such a thing happening. We've owned ours for a year and use it frequently. No issues as of yet. The key to using ANY of these high power blenders is to use common sense. If you can tell the unit is struggling, back off a bit, use your tamper, go back to work. I've found that this will do just as good a job as others costing twice as much. Just... » Read More We've used ours to make nut butters, almond flours, soups, smoothies, ice creams and the like. We have not used it to make dressings but I cannot see why it would not work just as well. As for the person below who's caught fire.....wow, never heard of such a thing happening. We've owned ours for a year and use it frequently. No issues as of yet. The key to using ANY of these high power blenders is to use common sense. If you can tell the unit is struggling, back off a bit, use your tamper, go back to work. I've found that this will do just as good a job as others costing twice as much. Just don't be a gorilla on the power button, use your brain. « Show Less
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I'm not using my Dash daily yet, and I don't know about nuts in it. I tried to bring coconut flakes into flour, and didn't consider the moisture, I got a great paste! It's pretty powerful, I would think it would do the job great.
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Don't buy Dash. Mine caught fire in the kitchen after three months. Others had the same experience and the seller wouldn't back the product.
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I had a sticking problem with one batch of donuts out of 3, with each being a different recipe. Some recipes are more self-lubricating than others. I tried to coat with vege oil but found that it just beaded up on the non-stick surface. PAM sounds like a good solution.
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Honestly, I would say avoid this blender for smoothies. Mine burned up on Kale. Take the plunge and buy a Ninja. If I had done so, I would've paid only 100$ instead of 150$ (50 for this blender and 100 for the Ninja.).
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Vitamix surely will. I do this almost daily on Vitamix. Blendtec seems like a comparable machine, my only issue is lack of proper control with manual switches. Vitamix is a simpler machine but probably works well. I have had one for over 15 years. Still runs like new.
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I've never owned a Vitamix. I chose the BlendTec on the recommendation of friends who had a Vitamix first and then a BLendTec and prefer the BlendTec. The reasons they gave me were that the BlendTec does not need the food to be "pushed" like the Vitamix and they found it easier to get mixtures out and to clean up. They also recommended getting the BlendTec Wild Side jar, which I did and it's great!
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this machine did not come with recipes but the Ninja website has many for free. Smoothies and much more. I recently made a great drink with kale, onion, garlic, carrots, common italian seasoning, salt, pepper,tomatos and celery. I peeled nothing but the onion and garlic. I added a little water. Cooked it all to soften a bit and then Ninja'd it all
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I agree with a lot of there answers. I had the Blendtec and this. After getting this the Blendtec was stored in the basement and eventually sold. For what I use it for this does everything as well as the Blendtec. The
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I bought a Ninja Kitchen System 1200..terrible for green smoothies. After 10 mins on high, there is still large chunks in the liquid. I would not recommend it.
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I LOVE mine. I just got it from Costco (5200) on Sat. Got it to make green smoothies, cooking prep, etc. My smoothies initially came out a bit thick for my taste but found that I didn't run the blender long enough AND did not add enough water. The result? Today's green smoothie was delicious, creamy and not too thick- it was just right! I was really tending towards the Blendtec and was on the verge of purchasing one but after reading wonderful reviews on here and online with the SEVEN year warranty sealed the deal for me. I read more about poor customer service with Blendtec compared to Vitamix (hardly read any and believe me I read ALOT of reviews! lol) I don't have a stake in Vitamix- I just love the blender because it's American -made (keeps jobs here), excellent quality and the company stands by its products. I look at it as an investment in my and my family's health. HTH!
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I just got the ninja 700. it has the power to crush the ice very fast but it does NOT make the smoothie smooth. I believe it's the blade design that it does not promote enough circulation inside the blender. Lot of chunky ice in there even a relatively long blend. Absolutely not recommended for smoothies. My cheapy bullet blender make smoother smoothie.
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The vitamix has stainless steel gears and more durable build. Ninja has plastic gears and not as durable. Ninja has center blade part is mostly plastic, and over time pieces chip off into drinks. The Ninja is also more dangerous for cleaning. Ninja blade system takes up most of the place in the blender, and after blending has more texture and bits. The Vitamix makes a lot smooth blend, really whips and blends better. Vitamix really liquifies and blends a lot better. Definitely worth the price.
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Not really. It is all about juice extraction. It will puree, but that is more for soups and sauces. For smoothies you want the Ninja, or spend more money and get the vitamix.
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If you are interested in chopping anything harder than a soft cheese, (ice, nuts, frozen fruit) then I would go with the Ninja system...this was the deciding factor for me! I have blended ice, frozen peach slices, and nuts in my Ninja without fail or fear of burnout... the less expensive models are great if you are only blending powders and liquid, even a ripe banana was a challenge for a $17 dollar model I used at my dad's...so if you are interested in longevity, go with the Ninja...even if you drop off a diet smoothie kick, you can still use it to make margaritas!
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It is renata, which I also like, but it sure didn't help the performance... I so happy I spent the money and upgraded to a Vitamix... Good luck, R
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You really want a blender for creamy nut butters - you can do the initial chopping in a food processor, but a blender will give you better results. :)
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I have been using this Ninja for almost a year and absolutely LOVE it. I had a problem with the small cup where the top would fit. I called Customer Service & they were wonderful. Sent me new parts at no charge to me. I'm on here so I could order one for my best friend because she loves mine so much. Besides smoothies I've made so many other things in it. Last night I made mashed potatoes in it. Baked the potatoes in the microwave, cut them peels and all, butter, sour cream, cheese, milk, and everyone loved them! And the best part is, the peel is the healthiest part for you. I hope this helps. Good Luck & Happy Blending! Michelle
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I cannot specifically answer... I purchased the 5200, and it is an amazing machine. I did months and months of homework before purchasing... Most consumer reviews put Vitamix on top... Consumer Reports put Vitamix on top... So then weeding through the many different Vitamix models... The 5200 kept popping up... THE top lender on CR... Smoothie King uses the 5200... And the narrower base really prevents build up like you get on the wider base models that are similar to BlendTec. I trust CR, and the many consumer reviews back it up. You won't go wrong with the 5200.