Hello, I currently have a blender that unfortunately can no longer handle harder ingredients like nuts or seeds. Cleaning it is also always very time-consuming because it cannot be disassembled.
I am looking for a blender that can really crush everything. This includes things like peanuts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds. Apples, pears, or other fruits should not just become a puree with small pieces but be blended finely (a smooth puree).
I usually make a smoothie from these ingredients that covers a large part of my daily vitamin and mineral intake.
So here are my requirements:
-Blends nuts and seeds into “dust”
-Can crush ice
-2L (67.6 fl oz) capacity
-Easy to clean
-Quiet operation is preferred
-Automatic run time (e.g., 30 seconds) is preferred
-Glass container instead of plastic is preferred
-Quality is important
I use the appliance almost daily. Longevity is an important factor.
If it comes with glass containers for storing with secure lids, that would be an additional plus.
I can consider a price of up to 500€ but it should be a top-quality device that perfectly meets my requirements and preferences.
My target price is more around 200-300€, but even then, my highlighted requirements must be met.
I am looking for a blender that can really crush everything. This includes things like peanuts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds. Apples, pears, or other fruits should not just become a puree with small pieces but be blended finely (a smooth puree).
I usually make a smoothie from these ingredients that covers a large part of my daily vitamin and mineral intake.
So here are my requirements:
-Blends nuts and seeds into “dust”
-Can crush ice
-2L (67.6 fl oz) capacity
-Easy to clean
-Quiet operation is preferred
-Automatic run time (e.g., 30 seconds) is preferred
-Glass container instead of plastic is preferred
-Quality is important
I use the appliance almost daily. Longevity is an important factor.
If it comes with glass containers for storing with secure lids, that would be an additional plus.
I can consider a price of up to 500€ but it should be a top-quality device that perfectly meets my requirements and preferences.
My target price is more around 200-300€, but even then, my highlighted requirements must be met.
I actually have a different issue with my blender. It’s a Philips, but still belongs to the more or less "budget" category (a so-called no-name brand).
It crushes ice and similar ingredients without any problem.
My issue is more with softer ingredients, for example when making guacamole.
I gather my ingredients and fill the blender with: avocado (of course without the pit and skin), spring onions, parsley (since I don’t like chervil), a few cherry tomatoes, and a chili pepper. I also add some seasoning and liquid (a bit of lemon juice, possibly a small splash of milk or cream), as I’ve found that the blender works better with some liquid added.
I can’t incorporate nuts or similar—unless I want to get into trouble with my wife 😉
I turn the blender on—and almost nothing happens.
Only after shaking it for several minutes and pushing down the ingredients with a spoon or similar does it break down the mixture into the typical guacamole texture, which can then be seasoned further.
I suspect that the avocado (being the main component) is so soft that the blender blades just pass through it like butter. But what can I do to avoid standing in front of the blender forever?
Of course, I have already (unsuccessfully) varied the order of the ingredients—for example, putting the spring onions in first, etc.
In the meantime, I switched to an immersion blender. Unfortunately, you always have to be careful not to splash your kitchen. Also, the amount that fits in its designated container is not really enough to prepare guacamole for many guests.
By the way, the blender has a cutting mechanism where the blades are bent not only in one direction but alternating diagonally up and down. I paid attention to this when buying it because I had similar problems with an older blender.
It crushes ice and similar ingredients without any problem.
My issue is more with softer ingredients, for example when making guacamole.
I gather my ingredients and fill the blender with: avocado (of course without the pit and skin), spring onions, parsley (since I don’t like chervil), a few cherry tomatoes, and a chili pepper. I also add some seasoning and liquid (a bit of lemon juice, possibly a small splash of milk or cream), as I’ve found that the blender works better with some liquid added.
I can’t incorporate nuts or similar—unless I want to get into trouble with my wife 😉
I turn the blender on—and almost nothing happens.
Only after shaking it for several minutes and pushing down the ingredients with a spoon or similar does it break down the mixture into the typical guacamole texture, which can then be seasoned further.
I suspect that the avocado (being the main component) is so soft that the blender blades just pass through it like butter. But what can I do to avoid standing in front of the blender forever?
Of course, I have already (unsuccessfully) varied the order of the ingredients—for example, putting the spring onions in first, etc.
In the meantime, I switched to an immersion blender. Unfortunately, you always have to be careful not to splash your kitchen. Also, the amount that fits in its designated container is not really enough to prepare guacamole for many guests.
By the way, the blender has a cutting mechanism where the blades are bent not only in one direction but alternating diagonally up and down. I paid attention to this when buying it because I had similar problems with an older blender.
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daniels8711 Jul 2016 12:31So if it's really just about blending, a high-performance blender is the way to go. The blades won't get dull because they are already designed to be blunt. That's due to the high speed. However, it doesn't necessarily have to be a Vitamix.
Thermomix deserves respect, but when it comes to this task, it is clearly inferior (based on personal experience).
Thermomix deserves respect, but when it comes to this task, it is clearly inferior (based on personal experience).
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garfunkel11 Jul 2016 18:16So far, I have been considering the WMF Kult Pro Power Green Smoothie. According to reviews, it seems to be a step better than the Kult Pro, which, for example, BastianB owns. The question is how well it handles small seeds like those from apples, pears, or currants, raspberries.
I am also familiar with the problem of f-pNo... My blender completely fails there. If the mixture is too soft or mushy, I have no chance of getting anything out. Avocado is almost impossible to blend for me as well—I can mash it more easily with a spoon or fork.
I am also familiar with the problem of f-pNo... My blender completely fails there. If the mixture is too soft or mushy, I have no chance of getting anything out. Avocado is almost impossible to blend for me as well—I can mash it more easily with a spoon or fork.
garfunkel schrieb:
The only question is how well it handles small cores like those of apple, pear, or currant, raspberry. Take a look on the large popular video platform; I think you can get a pretty good impression there :-)
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toxicmolotof12 Jul 2016 01:21All blenders struggle with raspberry seeds. Even at 12,000 rpm, they can’t break them down because there is still liquid present and 2000 W is not enough power. The seeds can only be separated using a sieve (or by using dried raspberries).