Best Blender for Smoothies and Everything Else

This post was created in partnership with Ninja® Intelli-Sense™ Kitchen System with Auto-Spiralizer™. I received complimentary products and compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions within are my own.

When I think about what I would make in a blender the number one thing to pop into my head is smoothies. So, I obviously want the best blender for smoothies, but with limited space in the kitchen, if this kitchen gadget can also tackle other jobs, then that’s a huge bonus. Allow me to introduce my new favorite tool for every meal, a 4-in-1 appliance that is saving me so much time.

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Best Blender for Smoothies

Making smoothies is at least a weekly task. The kids and I love having them every Wednesday morning. It’s just our thing. But I’m also trying to incorporate a whole lot more fresh veggies into our diets. One of our favorite recipes is for Zoodle Salad and can you believe I was able to make this using this new fancy Ninja?! Thanks to the attachments, I can do it all and with far fewer dishes to clean. Watch the video below to see what I mean:

Thanks to the 12 Smart Programs, Smart Vessel Recognition, and Intuitive Touchscreen, this tool makes preparing meals, beverages, and desserts easier than ever. Plus, I can now get rid of my bulky food processor!

…And Everything Else – Zoodle Salad

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5 from 3 votes

Zoodle Salad Recipe

Create a beautiful zoodle salad in about 20 minutes. 

Prep Time20 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: salad

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 276kcal

Ingredients

• 3 zucchini spiralized
• 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
• 3/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion chopped
• 1/2 cup Feta cheese
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup basil leaves chopped, fresh
• 1 tbsp rosemary chopped, fresh
• 1 tsp oregano dried
• 1 clove garlic minced
• pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

• In processor bowl, add whole clove of garlic (without skin) and red pepper flakes. Pulse until blended.
• Add red bell pepper and onion and process until you have desired consistency.
• Set aside.
• Using the Spiralizer attachment, follow the included instructions to spiralize, the 3 zucchinis.
• Put your “Zoodles” in a large bowl and cut with kitchen scissors or a knife, so they're easier to eat. (Otherwise, you have a 4-foot long zoodle.)
• Combine all remaining ingredients and toss together until mixed well.
• Serve with a fork and cover any leftovers to store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 33.8% | Vitamin C: 84.5% | Calcium: 14.7% | Iron: 8.3%

Cherry Chia LimeAde

My daughter and I are super addicted to Chia seed drinks, but they can be rather pricey. So we tried making our own, and it was delicious! However, I tried to skip a step and don’t recommend it. Make your chia gel first, separately!

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1/2 cup frozen cherries
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 cup coconut water

To make Chia Gel:

1. Simply soak the chia seeds in the coconut water for 15-30 minutes. That’s it.

To make Cherry Chia LimeAde:

1. Combine frozen cherries, lime juice and coconut water in the blender cup and press REFRESHER.
2. Remove the blades from cup and stir in 1 tbsp chia gel (more or less for desired consistency) and enjoy!

What else would you make in this 4-in-1 kitchen system?

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Have you tried zoodle salad yet?