Has anyone used this machine with fresh fruits to make smoothies or is only for drink mix? Thanks
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I have used this machine to make drinks using fresh fruit and frozen fruit. There are some preset drinks with specific recipies and the device knows just how much ice to add and how much blending is needed. In addition, you can have fun creating your own concoctions. It is a great machine and everyone loves the drinks! At party time, I like to premix drinks so my guests can easily pour the mix in, push the button and enjoy the results.
785440
Absolutely yes. I make all kinds of one-serving recipe, including drinks, slushies", smoothies, etc. I love my machine. Hope you do too.
1592477
This more of a strictly juicing product. It would probably be better to use a blender because it allows the entire fruit to be used in the drink. This product just extracts the juice and leaves lots of pulp.
1292367
I would say no, you have to add water which makes smoothies. A juice extractor makes pure juice.
1326808
It works very well. I have a protein yogurt frozen fruit smoothie and it mixes with no problems.
1215268
it will process fresh fruits & veggies, but don't try frozen fruits. it will destroy the cutter assembly! try putting as much liquid in first. good luck. after I had the Kitchen aid, I got a Waring Pro-same trouble. I finally got a NINJA and is wonderful
615627
I didn't use this for anything but smoothies. Whenever I used carrots, they are were already grated. I didn't use nuts but did use pumpkin seeds. I think because I made at least 3-4 smoothies at a time, I burnt out the motor. I guess I should have just made two and then let the motor get back to being cold again before using it again. However, it did grind things up very good and my smoothies were smooth. The cups are hard to clean out sometimes.
1125567
No problems for me, I used it several times to make smoothies and it is working very well.Michael
423004
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.
2006406
I've used it for water & juice only. If the smoothie is not too thick it should be fine.
2251349
Absolutely!! We make fruit smoothies all the time using frozen fruit. It also is easy to make milk shakes with those ingredients.
1975900
No. The blades spin too slowly, it purees, I guess you can approach something like a badly blended smoothie if you run it for a long long time, risking burning the cheap motor. For fruits and smoothies its all about rpm, and this is a chopping device, not a blending device. And don't even think about throwing ice into this, food processors only handle what you can cut with a knife.
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You can make smoothies with frozen fruits. However, I do not recommend putting frozen fruits in this juicer - or any juicer, for that matter. If I want to add frozen fruits to my juices, I will juice the fresh produce and then, using a strong blender, blend in frozen fruits.
66703
Honestly I did not check. I love this blender. I use it 2x a day. My blender has frozen fruit and ice. I love it.
417395
I have used mine for making rawfood mornig shakes that include frozen fruit and seeds -- sometimes kale. It works very well. The Vitamix I have is the only one I've tried, but it is a great product, and I assume the less expensive ones would work as well. When you look at less expensive models, read the product description carefully. I would think they should describe the capabilities of the machine.
1772217
I didn't realize you're not supposed to add fruits to it. I've only used it with frozen fruits - it tastes fine mixed with the fruit. I use almond milk as the liquid.
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I make a smoothie everyday and I first put in 4 ice cubes, followed by a handful of frozen strawberries - I cover those 2 layers with a liquid, then add a kiwi, fresh pineapple and top it off with a bit of yogurt and it comes out fantastic (start on low, then put in high for 20 seconds or so) - so yes, it works with ice and frozen fruit - I love this blender!