https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:48:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336548 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 17:11:54 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1336548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KT326: I used to have a green smoothie for breakfast every day but since it's winter and cold here (e.g. 60 degrees) I've been turning instead to not as cold alternatives. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336543 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 17:10:54 +0000 matador84 1336543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the cuisinart hand blender. It's great and I use it with ice in smoothies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336541 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 17:10:44 +0000 KT326 1336541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: I was on a green smoothie kick for awhile and it makes clean up so much easier! I think its time to stock up on green smoothie supplies again... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336537 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 17:08:01 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1336537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>mr bee got me a vitamix for my birthday last year. i always resisted getting one because it was so pricey, but it makes such a difference in the consistency and the kids regularly drink green smoothies now so it's totally been worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336530 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 17:05:56 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1336530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KT326: This is how we clean the Vitamix and it's super easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336527 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 17:05:17 +0000 Greentea 1336527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: I have the one step up... master prep professional... but I think that one could be fine because I don't actually use the other stuff. It does not work as a food processor the way it says... but blends pretty well. Mine was the $60... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336522 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 17:02:07 +0000 spaniellove 1336522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've had other blenders but love our Vitamix! There are never bits of anything in our smoothies...which is important when you're making a green smoothie! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336509 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:56:17 +0000 sweet_p 1336509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also have the Vitamix and I LOVE it. Crushes ice cubes quickly and grinds all of your fruits and veggies very finely, so there isn't any pulp or bits of things left over. Super easy to clean too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336476 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:44:23 +0000 doodlepoodle 1336476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to make them every day and used a nutribullet! It was awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336463 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:40:04 +0000 Michmarm 1336463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Vitamix is one of the best kitchen tools we have all around, we use it daily for smoothies and often for things like soups and sauces. I really did not want to buy one bc they are pricey. Luckily my MIL bought one for us as a Christmas present. Before the Vitamix, we had the Magic Bullet and it was great. My husband keeps it at work now to make smoothies at lunch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336456 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:37:25 +0000 KT326 1336456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One trick for easily washing a blender - put a few drops of soap and some water then turn it on. It gets all the stuff around the blades out. Then you just need to rinse/wash the rest of it. Saves a ton of time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336454 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:37:01 +0000 BoogieBea 1336454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just bit the bullet and got a vitamix. Love it so far. It's pretty easy to clean if you rinse it out immediately after use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336428 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:29:18 +0000 fussygal 1336428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make them 1-2 times a week (more in the summer) and use a regular blender. I just wash it right after - or at the very least rinse it. It's kind of annoying but I love that it gets everything really smooth and isn't afraid of ice! A nice blender was one of the few "expensive" items we registered for when we got married. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336375 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:14:27 +0000 deactivated_account 1336375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: I'm so glad I wasn't they only one careless with the immersion blender!</p> <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: that's awesome about your green smoothies. Do you use them as meal replacements? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336350 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:05:54 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1336350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOVE my Vitamix -- I make smoothies a lot and it grinds up kale and oranges so I don't notice the pulp. It's also great for soups, you just have to let them cool a bit so they don't explode (for any blender).</p> <p>@MrsMcD: My friend actually DID slice the tip of her finger off with an immersion blender! Scary! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336345 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:04:54 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1336345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ninja.</p> <p>I have 2-3 green smoothies a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336282 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:45:50 +0000 deactivated_account 1336282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: Seriously! I have heard things like that. My sister has one and talks about it every day. I may get one if only because of FOMO. (#fearofmissingout). (#imlame). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336274 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:44:35 +0000 deactivated_account 1336274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@keiki_mama: thanks for the heads up! I would love to buy it on sale! </p> <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: i am such an idiot sometimes and I actually almost sliced the tip of my finger off with an immersion blender. That was the first and only time i've ever used mine, which i received as a wedding gift. I'd like to try to use it to make soup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336273 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:44:30 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1336273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: if it can handle an iphone...!</p> <p><a href="http://www.willitblend.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.willitblend.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336264 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:41:12 +0000 keiki_mama 1336264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: I've heard good things about Blendtec! See if you can catch them doing a trade-show at Costco. They were doing a demo at my Costco and going for $275 or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336256 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:38:57 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1336256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is an interesting article! </p> <p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/16/dining/immersion-blenders-can-be-a-danger-in-disguise.html?pagewanted=all&#038;_r=0" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/16/dining/immersion-blenders-can-be-a-danger-in-disguise.html?pagewanted=all&#038;_r=0</a></p> <p>I've never come in danger of injury with my stick blender but then again I've always had a crappy stick blender! Maybe I will reconsider a regular blender. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336240 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:35:06 +0000 deactivated_account 1336240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It seems like everyone I know is talking about blenders lately! I'm on a 5 day juice cleanse right now and I would love a good blender. Anyone hear anything about the Blendtec? Its cheaper than the Vitamix, but still so expensive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336237 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:32:41 +0000 Thenetexan 1336237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: that is the one I use. I bought it for baby food and now use it for a daily smoothie for LO. I do no use ice, but do use frozen fruit. I let the fruit sit out for about 5 minutes, so it is not rock hard. I have been very happy with the size and performance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336231 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:29:56 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1336231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: What do you think about this one?</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-QB900B-Master-Prep/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1389385770&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=ninja+blender" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-QB900B-Master-Prep/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1389385770&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=ninja+blender</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336227 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:29:03 +0000 Greentea 1336227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: the one I have has the motor sit on top... so I don't have to wrestle with a heavy pitcher. The blades come out so I can clean it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336225 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:28:51 +0000 septca 1336225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: Agreed. I have the Cuinsinart stick blender and I really like it - I use the "mini cusiniart" attachment to make most of DD's food - but there is just no way it could handle my smoothie-making habit. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336220 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:27:15 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1336220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: Was thinking about this one! This is actually just perfect in my price range also. But then I'd have to get something else for soups. Blending soups in a MB is a pain in the arse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336217 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:26:15 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1336217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: I saw it had really good reviews on Amazon, but was a little skeptical since wasn't that originally an "as seen on TV" type thing? Then again, so was the MB a long time ago....tell me how is the ninja different from other blenders? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336212 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:24:36 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1336212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: @septca: I used to have a magic bullet which I really loved but I had to live in a very damp house for a few months and it got mold in the base! So I had to throw it out. Maybe now that we aren't living in such a strange place, we could get a new one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-use-to-make-smoothies-if-you-make-them-often#post-1336205 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:21:47 +0000 immabeetoo 1336205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My immersion blender is awesome for soup and applesauce but wouldn't handle ice. I use a ninja blender! </p>