Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Blender 2-in-1, Blend Smoothie Bowls, Thick Spreads & Frozen Drinks, Automatic Programs, 700ml Cup & 400ml Bowl with with Power Paddle, 1100W, Silver CB100UK

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As with recent Ninja blenders, the base comes with Auto IQ programmes, to take the guesswork out of blending. There are auto settings for Blend, Crush, Mix and PowerMix; the handy manual offers a guide on when to use each mode. There’s a basic Start/Stop control and a Pulse option, too.

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Next, I made a smoothie. First, I took some coconut flakes and attempted to grind them to see how well the CN100UK copes with dry ingredients. In short, not very well. The high speed of the motor tends to throw the bits into the air, giving uneven results. If you need to grind spices or work with dry ingredients, this isn’t the blender for you. If there’s one thing I don’t like about Ninja blenders, it’s that they’re very loud. Here, the CB350UK peaked at 97.1dB –which is louder than a tube train passing. Although you’ll only use it for short periods, the level of noise is uncomfortable. For a lot of jobs, I preferred to use the Auto-iQ programmes, which allowed me to walk away from the machine while it was blending. You love drinking smoothies on the go: The Ninja Blender with Auto-IQ BN495UK offers an easy way to make delicious cold drinks with minimum fuss. The inclusion of no-spill lids means you can secure a cup after blending, pop it in your bag and consume whilst out and about. Everything is plastic, but it feels robust and hard-wearing. There are nice touches, too. The jug has a clever flip-down lid that prevents liquid from flying out, for example, and the cup has a travel cup lid, so you can blend and go.Previous Ninja blenders have been good, with the main difference between models being the accessories that ship alongside and the Auto-iQ programmes available. For those not in the know, Auto-iQ is Ninja’s system of running the blender automatically for different jobs. Includes 400ml Power Nutri Bowl with Storage lid, 700 ml Power Nutri Cup with Spout lid, Hybrid Edge blades, Inspiring recipe guide Available in a sleek, stylish silver finish, this Ninja blender will look great in any kitchen. All parts are dishwasher safe, so cleaning up is easy, and the anti-slip feet stop the appliance from moving during use. Plus, there’s an inspiration guide included in the box to help you get started. Excellent power, dishwasher-safe parts and a redefined base that offers more Auto-iQ programmes makes this one of the best all-round blenders I’ve tested. Design and features To see how well the CB100UK performs, I put it through a series of tests. First, I started with ice crushing, filling the self-serve cup with ice cubs. Using the Crush Auto IQ programme, I soon had a cup full of powdered snow-like ice, with no big chunks left behind.

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While it may be noisy, when it comes to performance, the CB350UK is exceptionally good. I first tried to crush ice, in both the jug and travel cup. With the Crush programme, I soon had a lot of powdered ice with the texture of snow, and no large lumps of ice. Ninja also prides itself on the fact that this blender can cope with some serious ingredients without rattling away on your worktop, or having to be held in place. The plastic parts can be placed in the dishwasher and stubborn residues can be whizzed off with soapy water in the blending cup. Performance The CB350UK comes with a redesigned base. Rather than dedicated buttons for Auto-iQ, there’s now a selector dial, which gives the front of the blender a more attractive look. Options available include Powermix, Blend, Crush, Mix, Puree and Chop – although the options available will be determined by the type of jug attached. The Ninja foodi power nutri comes with a range of automatic blending programmes – crush, blend, mix and powermix – but the real beauty of this machine is that it has Auto-iQ to automatically determine the optimum speed and time needed to prepare your recipe. Oats and seeds in a smoothie or sprinkled on top not only add texture but help you feel fuller for longer.

Texture is as important as taste when it comes to homemade creations, and the Ninja CB100UK will blend and crush your way to delicious treats in seconds. You’re keen to experiment with flavours: Pretty much anything goes when you’re making a smoothie in this design – from tough ingredients such as pineapple chunks and unwaxed lemon peel, to finer items such as spinach and seeds.

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Adding dates (without stones) or dried apricots to a smoothie not only sweetens the mixture but adds fibre too. Next, I put in the pineapple chunks, including the tough core and gave them a blitz, which soon cut the mixture down. The blender has a powerful 1,100W smart torque motor and claims to be able to churn through fruits, nuts and even ice.Next, there’s the new 400ml Power Nutri Bowl, which takes the same blade assembly, but also has a storage lid. You’ll also notice its Smart Torque twice dial, which is at the bottom of the bowl when stood up, but becomes the top when inserted into the main base. You want to make large batches: While there are two 700ml single-serve cups included in the box, for a bigger household, a multi-use blender such as the Ninja 3-in-1 Food Processor with Auto-IQ BN800UK may be a better option since it comes with an extra 2.1-litre blending jug.

Ninja foodi power nutri blender 2-in-1 review: A smoother

As with other Ninja Blenders that I’ve reviewed recently, the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Blender 2-in-1 with Smart Torque & Auto-iQ CB100UK is super-loud. I measured it at a peak of 97.3dB – that’s louder than an underground train. Admittedly, you’ll be running this blender for only short periods, but it’s not pleasant to stand next to while it’s doing its thing.Chill smoothie/yogurt serving bowl in freezer first for a few minutes, helps to keep everything cool whilst you eat. Forget about having to scrape down the sides or manually mix your concoctions up, because the Ninja blender has a clever “pull-down” mechanism, and will choose to pulse the mix instead of going full throttle. This ensures even, perfectly blended results, from the top to the bottom of the blending cup.