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 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. Each attachment can be used with the automatic programme, but you can override this with manual settings, using pulse or running the blender entirely manually. While the cup and bowl run at maximum speed only, there’s a choice of 10 speeds with the jug, giving much finer control. 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.

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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 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. This revolutionary Ninja blender combines two appliances in one. With a powerful 1100W motor and Auto-iQ technology, the CB100UK will make you rethink what a blender can do. Brilliant VarietyIn the box, Ninja provides a 2.1-litre jug for larger mixes, a 700ml travel cup with lid, and the 400ml Power Nutri Bowl. The jug has both a large blade assembly and a dough hook; the latter two attachments use the same blade assembly.

Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Blender [CB100UK] 2-in-1 Blender

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’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. 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. You can put all of the parts, bar the base, into the dishwasher, so there’s very little mess to deal with, either. Performance 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.Oats and seeds in a smoothie or sprinkled on top not only add texture but help you feel fuller for longer. Adding dates (without stones) or dried apricots to a smoothie not only sweetens the mixture but adds fibre too. We really love the Ninja foodi nutri 2-in-1 blender, and has completely replaced our Nutribullet in our affections. Nothing we tried was any problem for this super powerful machine, and we whipped up smoothies in seconds using massive frozen berries, ice cubes, carrots, nut butters and more without a moment’s thought. We like the way it works out the right amount of time and speed for your recipe – this never failed – and that you have options like “crush” and “powermix” for tougher ingredients (such as those ice cubes).

Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Blender 3-in-1 with Smart Torque Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Blender 3-in-1 with Smart Torque

If you’ve seen a recent Ninja blender, then you won’t find the CB100UK a million miles away. The main unit is the powered motor base, into which you clip the provided accessories. For this model, there’s a 1100W motor, down from the 1200W motor in the BN750UK. As you’ll see later, this doesn’t make much difference in practice – the less powerful motor is fine since you’ll only ever be working with smaller volumes of food. While budget blenders can handle soft fruits and liquids fine, it often pays to spend a bit more knowing that your new blender will be able to work its way through tougher ingredients like hard veg or even – for the top models – ice cubes.

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Treating yourself to a high-performance blender is a surefire way to ensure you include more healthy shakes and smoothies in your life. A good appliance can whizz up all manner of fruit and veg, from antioxidant-rich berries to convenient frozen fruit and fibre-rich leafy greens, with the best of the blending bunch delivering a perfectly smooth fitness drink, free from off-putting fibres or unpleasant grainy textures. 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. 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. 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. With a powerful 1100W motor, this easy to use blender can deal with just about everything – but it’s super loud. Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Blender 2-in-1 with Smart Torque & Auto-iQ CB100UK design and features – It comes sporting a neat and compact design