Nutri Ninja Pro Blender Review

Nutri Ninja Pro Blender

Personal blenders, also known as bullet blenders, are tiny countertop appliances that function similarly to full-size blenders but with space-saving convenience and mobility in mind. Personal blenders are more compact and easier to use than large pitchers, so they’re ideal for making nutritious smoothies on the run. Of course, they aren’t only useful while drinking. Personal blenders can still mix a variety of dips, sauces, cocktails, and dressings.

The Shark Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro Blender is a small yet powerful personal blender that’s great for college students and tiny kitchens. How does the Ninja Food Processor perform? It doesn’t cost much and it is more affordable than its full-size Ninja brothers. We compared many blender-friendly recipes to determine which ones worked best.

Specs

 

Product Name	Nutri Ninja Pro Blender
Product Brand	SharkNinja
Product Dimensions	6 x 6 x 14 in.
Price	View on Amazon
Wattage	900W
MPN	BL456
Weight	7.65 lbs.
What’s Included	Two blender cups,Motor base, blade attachment, two sip-and-seal lids
Capacity	18- and 24-oz blender cups
Warranty	1-year limited
Material	Blender cups and lids are BPA-free, as well as the stainless steel blade.

Bottom Line

The Nutri Ninja Pro Blender is a small, quick, and portable blender perfect for those who don’t have much kitchen area or time.

 

Performance: Powerful and easy to use

This was our first experience with a personal blender. We were doubtful how the Nutri Ninja could compete with a regular blender because we are devoted frequent users of a standard high-speed blender. The Nutri Ninja is the first personal blender to make a smoothie that we’ve ever tried. Personal blenders have been known to leak and lack the necessary power to mix frozen fruits and ice cubes properly, but our first smoothie proved otherwise.

The first point is that is very simple to use. The blender cup attachment screws on and off the blender cups in the same way as a cover, and there are no switches or buttons to operate it.

After applying pressure to the top of the blender cups, we were surprised by how simple it is to connect them to the base and start up the motor.

We studied various amounts of liquid to see whether the Nutri Ninja would liquify, blend, chop, and process similarly compared with other blenders. We blended fruit and veggies, protein powder drinks, hummus, salsa, pudding, and even chopped vegetables in it.

In the case of liquids, we discovered that the Nutri Ninja performs at its best. It sliced quickly and was quite sharp, producing uneven pieces while chopping vegetables. The manufacturer recommends blending in a short time. We discovered that most things were considerably crushed in 10 seconds or less. Since the Nutri Ninja only has one speed, different tasks will require varying lengths of time to complete.

On the other hand, hummus needed a longer cooking time due to its thicker texture plus extra liquid. In under 10 seconds, a single cup of ice was transformed into a snowy snow-like texture without any water. That should give you a sense of how well the Nutri Ninja can process frozen fruit for smoothies and desserts.

The Nutri Ninja performs quickly, but it doesn’t make the world’s smoothest mixtures. We blended for exactly 30 seconds, but the Ninja produced an incredibly soft beverage after blending for a few minutes. This may be because the pastes are stirred rather than chopped beyond the 30-second mark, which might explain why our recipes were more textured than those created with other personal blenders. This technique is ideal for salsas, but it’s less effective for smoothies made with fibrous fruits or vegetables.

We understand that standard countertop blenders can create chunkier textured smoothies. The little gritty texture was drinkable and didn’t bother us much, but the smooth texture of our high-end, high-speed blender is familiar to us. The convenience, speed, and grab-and-go aspects more than made up for it.

Don’t be fooled by marketing photos showing blender cups full with fruit, vegetables, and ice. Blending will be more time-consuming if the cups are overfilled. However, it’s only necessary to cool the liquid right before blending. If you overfill your blender with ice, it will likely close if you don’t have the correct proportion of liquid to frozen/solid ingredients. When we filled the 24-ounce blender cup with fruit and spinach for a smoothie, we had to take out the cup between pulses since the contents wanted to cling to the top of the cup. Thick recipes, such as hummus, were also problematic.

Overall, the Nutri Ninja can process frozen berries, soft fruits, and leafy greens such as spinach. We didn’t like that it couldn’t handle berry seeds well; not a dealbreaker, but strawberries and raspberries left crunchy seed pieces in our smoothie. Fortunately, powdered products like ground flaxseed and whey protein were dissolved in liquids without leaving any residue behind.

Design: Simple and sturdy

We were very enthusiastic about the size of the Nutri Ninja after opening it for the first time. This countertop looked lovely under our kitchen cabinets, and it had plenty of space to spare. The addition of a stainless steel grill to our kitchen was a big hit. It blended in (no pun intended) with the other black and stainless steel appliances.

The Nutri Ninja Pro Extractor blade attachment includes two BPA-free blender cups in 18- and 24-ounce capacities, two sip-and-seal lids, and a comprehensive cookbook with 75 Nutri Ninja compatible components recipes are all included with the 900-watt blender base. We had a lot of fun flipping through the recipe book. It’s guaranteed to inspire and offer you creative ideas for mixed dishes in addition to drinks and smoothies.

The blender base is fat and bulky, so keep that in mind if you’re planning to take your own personal blender on vacation. It also has rubber grips on the bottom to keep it steady while in use.

The blender cups and sip-and-seal lids are solid and pleasant to handle. The grooves on the top are placed around the inner rim of the cup, so they don’t get in the way while drinking straight from the blender. The cup’s largemouth makes pouring liquids and tossing solid ingredients mess-free and straightforward. If you want more blender cups and lids, they are available separately.

Cleaning: Pretty effortless

We discovered that the giant mouths of the Nutri Ninja blender cup made it simple to clean by hand with a sponge and dish soap. The blade attachment also washed quickly, as long as you washed it right after use and didn’t allow food residue to dry. A brush (not included) may clean in cracks and protect fingers from the blade.

We noticed an obvious smell was left behind in the plastic blender cups after working with spicy ingredients like onion and garlic cloves. We filled the blender cups with heated water and a touch of dish soap for these stinky privileges, then put them back in the blender for a brief pulse before handwashing them as usual. However, if that doesn’t work, I recommend sprinkling a bit of baking soda or lemon juice on the seat to eliminate any additional stench.

The blender cups, lids, and blade attachments are all said to be top-rack dishwasher safe by the manufacturer. However, we’ve previously said it, and we’ll repeat ourselves: instead of washing plastic components by machine to help extend their longevity and cohesion, we choose to wash them by hand.

Price: It seems about average

The Nutri Ninja Pro Blender is a more reasonably priced SharkNinja home appliance. The NutriBullet Pro 900 is the most expensive model in the NutriBullet line, starting at around $60. The price is comparable to that of other best-selling bullet blenders. Personal blenders start at $30 and top out at $80, so the Nutri Ninja falls in the middle of the range. There are two sturdy to-go cups and two lids in the set, so it is not too terrible.

Nutri Ninja Pro Blender vs. MagicBullet

The MagicBullet is one of the most low-cost personal blenders on the market, costing around $40. Thanks to infomercial advertising and easy accessibility in many retail outlets, it’s also one of the most well-known.

Both blenders have a similar operation, with one exception: the MagicBullet includes a turn and lock function that allows the blending cup to be locked into the motor base for hands-free blending. The chopping process is less constant, but it’s not terrible. It makes good sense to use this device if you want to make items like blended beverages or ground coffee beans that require a lot of processing. The Nutri Ninja has a higher requirement for force, whereas the MagicBullet requires only slight pressure to start up.

At 250 watts, The MagicBullet’s motor appears to be far less powerful than the Nutri Ninja’s 900 watts. However, we discovered that both blenders could complete most tasks. The smaller motor produced considerably less noise in this case.

The MagicBullet is far smaller than the Nutri Ninja, making it perfect for tiny kitchens and people who want to take their blender on trips. Although this is the case, the blender cups for the MagicBullet are also smaller. The Nutri Ninja Pro is popular among smoothie consumers, so we preferred this model’s larger 18- and 24-ounce capacity cups. The MagicBullet blender cups have a low deep mouth, making filling and cleaning them more difficult than standard blenders.

If you want to make smoothies in individual portable cups, either blender is fine. The capacity that best fits your demands and design preferences are ultimately up to you.

 

Final Verdict

Definitely buy it.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, the Nutri Ninja Pro blender has enough power to combine any beverages, dips, or dressings you can imagine. The value, simplicity of maintenance, and the blender cups’ capacity while still being pleasant to drink from make it an excellent choice.

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