Do this all by hand, rather than doing
it in a blender as it will become too runny and just slide off your face so you won't really get a scrub or an exfoliation!
Sadly I don't think this recipes would work
in a blender as blenders need a liquid in order to function.
Hi Nicole, I wouldn't recommend making nut butters
in a blender as blenders often need liquid in order to function.
I actually tend to do kale
in the blender as it doesn't yield much juice so I find it is best in smoothies.
Yes you can make it in a food processor yourself — sadly it won't work
in a blender as you really need a liquid for the blender to function properly.
Sadly this wouldn't work well
in a blender as blenders typically need a liquid in order to function properly, this really needs to be done in a food processor x
It's best
in a blender as food processors don't work so well with liquids.
I have tried making this recipe egg free and it froze
in my blender as well because the egg substitutes tend be thicker than actual eggs.
A food processor would work best but you could do
this in a blender as well — the dates are found in the bulk section at the grocery store with the other dried fruit!
I discovered it completely accidentally one day, when I just mixed all these random ingredients
in the blender as I was running out the door to teach a class.
If you don't have a food processor, you can make the crust
in the blender as long as it has a pulse function.
Make it fresh
in a blender as it doesn't store well.
You can achieve the same great flavors
in the blender as you can the juicer.
Do not use a Magic Bullet or closed
in blender as the heat can cause it to crack.
If you don't have a food processor, you can make the crust
in the blender as long as it has a pulse function.
Not exact matches
Hi Madeline, whilst the vitamix is great
in this case you really need a food processor
as the
blender will just struggle with the lack of liquid / dryness of the mix.
Hi Vanessa, the Nutribullet is a really good small size
blender which I would really recommend however it's best to make nut butters
in a food processor
as blenders really need a liquid
in order to function.
Sadly these are made well
in a
blender, you really need a food processor for these
as blenders need a liquid
in order to function.
You'll find that processors don't make things
as smooth
as blenders though, so you can't make soups or smoothies
in them either.
You put both
in the oven, and then once cooked one goes
in the
blender and the other stays
as small pieces
Hi Marion, sadly a
blender really doesn't work for this recipe
as a
blender requires liquid
in order to function otherwise it won't spin properly and won't be able to break down the ingredients, so you really need a food processor for this.
Hi Clare, I personally get much more use from my
blender rather than my juicer
as I love making things like smoothies, soups and dips
in my
blender.
I have to say that since I've been taking a break from caffeine, it has been less a of a crash and more a need to get up, stretch and whip up some kind of fun potion
in the
blender, just
as a mental breather.
Hi Phyllis, I haven't tried making it
in a Vitamix before but I imagine that it wouldn't work well
as blenders always need liquid
in order to function.
As with the Vitamix and The Boss, this
blender is a great purchase if you know that you will be making smoothies for a long time
in the future.
I love making the sweet brownies and energy bites amongst others and I have a small cusinart food processor so
as I have to make
in batches for each ingredient so I do want to upgrade to a larger one but I am confused whether to go for a food processor or
blender?
I'm confused
as how much of the water goes to the chia seeds and how much to the mix of coconut oil and dates that goes
in the
blender.
It is by far the best
blender I've ever used but
as a result it comes with a pretty big price tag, ranging from # 399 to # 650 (the price is pretty much the sam
in American dollars too).
Hi Isabelle, you can» r really make the energy balls and nut butters and hummus
in the Vitamix
as blenders need liquid to function where
as a food processor doesn't.
For those based
in the UK, Sainsbury's sells a 1200W glass jug
blender as part of their Kitchen Collection range which retails for # 79.99.
Sadly not
as blenders need a liquid
in order to function.
Sadly not
as a
blender requires liquid
in order to function so it won't be able to break down the ingredients properly
as the blades are too small and there is no liquid
in the recipe.
Hi Louise, grinding down nuts and seeds is actually best done
in a food processor
as a
blender really needs a liquid
in order to function.
I have read your article about choosing
blenders as I am
in the process of trying to decide between a nutribullet and a
blender (if this would be more effective and versatile?).
Hi Anna, sadly not
as blenders require a liquid
in order to blend properly, but you don't need to add a liquid when making nut butter.
Hi Ella, this article is great, just what I've been looking for,
as I have been delaying buying a processor and and
blender, to do all the researching
in wanting to make the right decision because it can be quite an investment.
If you're going to start out with just two things then I'd buy a processor and a
blender,
as using these two you can make almost anything and both are really important for healthy living
as one or the other is used
in almost every healthy recipe, both on my blog and every other blog or book.
Impossible referred to the quick and easy method (usually all ingredients were dumped
in a
blender and whizzed up
in seconds),
as well
as the novelty of pies that went into a pan
as a batter and baked into a layered sort of pudding / pie.
Hi Ella, I was just wondering, would all of your juicing recipes still be
as delicious blended
in a high speed
blender like a blendtec or are they more directed for juicers only?
Apples can be a bit weird texture wise when smoothied so I think I would leave those out and just blend the pear, avocado and spinach with a little water
in a
blender, you may want to add some dates to sweeten it
as it will be quite savoury without the fresh juice.
For chopping dates and anything dry, make sure you're using a food processor rather than a
blender as a
blender really needs a liquid
in order to work!
Make sure you're juicing the apples and the pear
as the
blender needs a liquid
in order to function!
Hi Sheney, for dry recipes like this, you actually need a food processor rather than a
blender,
as the
blender will need a liquid
in order to blend properly.
Hi, I use «date paste» to sweeten drinks — you basically just soak dates
in water until they are soft (for a few hours or overnight), then blend
in a
blender or food processor until a paste forms, using
as much of the water
as required.
Grind nori
in a
blender, scraping down sides
as needed, until finely ground.
The sweet potato doesn't have to be finely pureed
as you are mixing all ingredients
in a
blender and this process will make it smooth.
You can also combine spinach with eggs
in a
blender before scrambling for a «green eggs» themed meal, or whisk together eggs and veggie purees (cooked and cooled) such
as squash, carrot, or cauliflower.
Note: I blended my sauce
in my Vitamix, which I love for lots of things, except blending hot things, so I'm planning to get this stainless steel stick
blender so
as to avoid blending
in plastic.
Keep
in mind that a
blender should only be used
in this way once
in a while,
as the hard rice grains will wear out the blades.
The
blender was suctioned to the bottom of the jar and
as I tried to pull it up it came up quick and
in a split second it was ruined: -LRB-