thinking about getting this but dont want the loud noise in the morning when making green smoothies. can i make green smoothies at night and store in the refrigerator to take to work in the morning?
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Not a good idea...when you make the smoothie, after a period of time there will be a separation of the heavy/light ingredients.you can probably remix with a very short mix again
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I use it in smoothies. Frozen fruit (whatever variety you like) - a fresh banana if you have it, greek yogurt, water and then your green powder. Great way to get nutrients in the morning.
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It's borderline for smoothies. It really chokes on big chunks of frozen fruit. There is a slightly bigger unit that is actually designed to make smoothies. I'd opt for that one if I were you. I will probably buy one of those.
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I make smoothies most every day out of frozen fruit, ice cubes, lettuce, seeds, and other items. Let me tell you that my smoothies are smooth as silk and never lumpy. And I had to send my blender back to Vita-Mix at year 5 because the motors would not speed up and in three day I received a refurbished blender and new container on my porch by air. Best C/S ever!
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We turned ours off during the day when it wasn't in use. Ours was used in the nursery to store night bottles. It was a lifesaver!! We never had a problem with it. I would turn it off just because it's not meant to be a "full time" fridge.
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i make a smoothie every morning which includes carrots, lemons, beets, kale, ginger, all the "usual suspects"...and it blends them into a perfectly smooth drink! i do cut things up into manageable sizes before putting them into the cannister but this thing is a beast :) my only issue with the blender is the ill-fitting lid and spillage when pouring, but it's nothing egregious.
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Absolutely! In a much better way. That is actually the reason why I purchased the blender and I'm extremely satisfied with its performance. Speaking of, I have a batch in the fridge. Throw in nuts it's awesome.
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I throw Kale into my smoothies along with frozen fruit. I put it on high and it auto shuts off in three minutes.There is nothing chewy about it - it is a smooth smoothy!
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Well, there is no solution, lol. It is really loud! But, on the upside, it does a terrific job, and I don't run mine all day long, lol. I have an Alexa, which is more pleasant to the ears for playing music, lol! So, I bear it for the 30 seconds tops that it is in use when I make a smoothie.
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It depends on the layout of your home. If it's a single floor apartment layout, maybe but if it's a home and they sleep upstairs, probably not. Are you thinking about juicing in the morning? If you would rather juice at night just before you go to bed to drink first thing in the morning it will be just as effective. Just store refrigerated in an airtight, glass container.
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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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@Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger capacity. I'd say this blender is perfect for a family of four. @Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger... » Read More @Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger capacity. I'd say this blender is perfect for a family of four. « Show Less
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We first put it in a bowl of water and leave it overnight. Once the 24hrs have passed , we then get rid of the water and make a smoothie with it. We also can make milk with it, but i have not learned how to do it yet.
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Yes, I love mine. I make fruit smoothies with mine, using fresh or frozen fruit with a little Greek yogurt. I usually let the frozen fruit thaw a bit first. Great little "blender" and I also love the grey ring around the cups that protect your fingers from the cold when drinking the smoothies. Can't go wrong with this unit, especially for the price.
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Noise level is about like any other blender. Easy to clean, dishwasher safe. I LOVE MINE!!!
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I make smoothies all the time in it. It handles ice and frozen strawberries, but it takes a bit longer than a $200 blender would. I would buy it again because for the price it does the job fine. It's also easy to take apart and clean. The negatives would be that it is loud. I also love the food processor attachment!
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It's not that bad, it makes a moderate amount of noise, but does not run you out of the room. I did notice that it does leak a little when processing and I should let you know that I no longer use my Tribest. I enjoyed green smoothies so much that I would have to make two to quench my needs when using the Tribest. So now I use my Vitamix. I had it before buying the Tribest, but didn't use it since I thought it would be harder to clean and would make too much. I was wrong. My Vitamix is much easier to clean and makes just the right amount of smoothies for my needs. If you can afford it, I would strongly suggest getting a Vitamix. Just my 2 cents. It's not that bad, it makes a moderate amount of noise, but does not run you out of the room. I did notice that it does leak a little when processing and I should let you know that I no longer use my Tribest. I enjoyed green smoothies so much that I would have to make two to quench my needs when using the Tribest. So now I use my Vitamix. I had it before buying the Tribest, but didn't use it since I thought it would be harder to clean and would make too much. I was wrong. My Vitamix is much easier to clean and makes just the right amount of smoothies for my needs. If you can afford it, I... » Read More It's not that bad, it makes a moderate amount of noise, but does not run you out of the room. I did notice that it does leak a little when processing and I should let you know that I no longer use my Tribest. I enjoyed green smoothies so much that I would have to make two to quench my needs when using the Tribest. So now I use my Vitamix. I had it before buying the Tribest, but didn't use it since I thought it would be harder to clean and would make too much. I was wrong. My Vitamix is much easier to clean and makes just the right amount of smoothies for my needs. If you can afford it, I would strongly suggest getting a Vitamix. Just my 2 cents. « Show Less