Can you make smoothies with frozen fruits, or just fresh ones?
486098
IM sure you can.. It's strongstrong enough to crack carrots beta etc, frozen bananas and other fruit shouldn't be a problem...it's actually better with hard substances then it is with softer ones like leafy greens
486099
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.
486100
I use frozen fruit all the time. It works great. It's not loud but powerful and it's simple to clean
486101
The frozen fruit should be thawed out and somewhat soft before using it in this machine.
1052634
No, I don't think they would stay frozen very long. I would freeze the pops, put them in a lunchbox and then "drink" the contents like a smoothie. Here's just one recipe that I use: 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt 1 cup of berries (blueberries and raspberries are our favorites for this recipe) 2 very ripe bananas 1 teaspoon real maple syrup or honey (optional) Blend the ingredients until very smooth. Set the pop molds in a tall container to hold them steady as you pour in the smoothie. Pour into pop molds. Make sure to leave 1 inches of the mold because the ingredients will expand as they freeze and can push the cap open if overfilled. Put on the pop lid. Place freeze pop molds upright in the freezer. When frozen, remove the pop lid and enjoy. (You may need to rinse the outside of the pop container just a bit so that it's easier to squeeze up the pop treat or let the heat of your hands do the trick.)
1706686
Yes indeed, it's fine with frozen fruits. The mincing nozzle gives a thicker texture, like ice cream. The juicer nozzle makes snow, which is neat. It's not like crushed or shaved ice, it's actually the texture of snow. Make your own snow-cones or sorbet.
2031843
No, i have not used bananas. I usually use frozen frozen fruit with sugar-free fat-free vanilla yogurt. The yogurt makes the texture to be smooth and creamy. I evenly mix the frozen fruit with yogurt and Splenda first before adding the ingredients down in the the shoot.
993435
Not sure, if I have it cold I put it in my smoothie,so it goes in the blender with the other fruits...
309555
I have used the stick blender to make smoothies with frozen fruit on many occasions. I find that it helps to move the blender up and down so that it doesn't jam up, and use plenty of liquid- even if adding it as you go. As long as the blades are able to turn freely, it seems to work fine.
1811726
Yes it works very well with frozen fruit I make at least 3-4 frozen fruit smoothies a week.. Love this machine!
98055
I just add a frozen banana and 2 tbsp. PB2, I like my smoothies thick so I add ice also.
1392223
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.
1058686
I think you mean bananas. You can use other frozen fruits, but the result is less creamy, more like sorbet.
1697945
In order to make a smoothie you need ice and this won't work. You can however juice the items you want in the smoothie first, then put all in a blender with the ice and blend it up. That's how I do it. Have fun!
922179
I mean, sort of - you can make juice, and then freeze it. I've made my daughter homemade popsicles using juice from this juicer.
1650213
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!
1314259
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.
1067642
No, and never try to make such smoothie where other cheaper machines can do the job. Smoothies are blocks of ice crushed with fruits in a high power (750 watts or higher) blender.
1500527
I haven't used it to blend frozen...only fresh strawberries...bananas...peaches and ice. Ran it for 3 days straight and made approx 250 smoothies each day. It still works great. I would recommend you let your fruit soften a little if possiblehope this helps
2224153
Sure, you can make any kind of a smoothie! :-) My Mom makes green ones all of the time with hers. It is super convenient to drink right out of the container you blend it in too.