I was SO excited to try this product – the Ninja® Ultima™ Blender. 🙂 It features dual-stage technology: total crushing™ + high speed cyclonic. The Ultima™ has a huge assortment of functions to help you start or continue a healthy lifestyle.
The Ninja Ultima™ features:
- PRO/Variable Speed
- 24,000 RPMº/2.5 Peak HP
- High Speed Cyclonic
- Single Serve Blending
- Total Crushing™ Technology 5,000 RPMº
- Dual Stage Blending
- XL 72 oz. Capacity
The Ninja Ultima™ Dual Stage Blender (BL830) includes:
- XL 72 oz. Pitcher with Drip Free Pour Spout- BPA Free
- 3 Pro Single Serve Cups with Sip and Seal Lids for personalized drinks on the go – BPA Free
- Sturdy Non-Slip Base
- Inspiration Guide with 30 recipes
- Patented Dual-Blade System
We planted hulless pumpkins this past year to enjoy roasted seeds and I froze some of the “meat” by partially baking and then scooping it into freezer bags. I took a bag out recently to thaw and use. It was stringy so I thought I would try pulsing it in the Ninja® Ultima™. Below are the results from just a few revolutions around in the blender.
The single serve cups are ideal for making individual portions of smoothies or other drinks. They can also be used for chopping or to create salad dressing. The single serve cups only run at one speed when attached to the base, but you can pulse or use “start” for continuous revolutions.
The power button is illuminated when a drinking cup or the pitcher is fastened onto the base. The lid also has to be locked onto the pitcher. If power is supplied and the pitcher or drinking cup is not fastened on correctly or the handle is not locked on the pitcher, the power button will flash red instead of being a solid illumination of red and blades will not run. 
When using the Ninja®, the locking handle is built for safety. The arrows have to be lined up on the lid with the top of the pitcher and the handle must be locked (done by pressing down and hearing a “click”) before the blade will move.
Here is the bottom blade. It is fixed to the pitcher. The bottom blade is great for soft ingredients.
The optional top blades help power through tough ingredients like solid fruits and vegetables, and ice. You want to add ingredients after inserting the blade.
The Ninja® Ultima™ Dual Stage Blender BL830 gives you countless options in the kitchen. You can make juices, smoothies, crush ice, blend frozen treats, purée, emulsify salad dressing and sauces, chop, mix, grind, make nut butters (sunflower, peanut, and almond), and even mill some of your own flour (rice, quinoa, and garbanzo beans). I ♥ having this device in my kitchen and can’t wait to explore more of its many uses! This unit comes with a two-year limited warranty.
All parts are dishwasher safe, but the base. I do like to handwash the pitcher because the corners are open on the bottom and food particles from my dishwasher somehow manage to stick in these openings. Otherwise, no complaints!
The following recipes were provided to me by Ninja® and I have been given permission to share them with my readers:
RECIPES:
Seeded Snack Bars
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
SERVES: 16
If you’re looking for an alternative to nuts, look no further than seeds. Unlike nuts, seeds aren’t common allergens, so they are better tolerated by people with food sensitivities. Flax and hemp seeds are rich in hard-to-get nutrients, such as omega-3 essential fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory benefits. Plus, these bars are gluten-free!
3/4 cup toasted rolled oats
9 dates
½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon flax seeds
3 tablespoons coconut flakes
¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons sunflower butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon sea salt
1. Combine all ingredients into the Ninja Ultima Pitcher.
2. Pulse until well combined, scraping down Pitcher as necessary.
3. Line an 8×8-inch pan with plastic wrap and spread the mixture evenly, pressing down.
4. Chill for at least one hour, remove from pan and cut into 16 portions.
Kiwi-C Boost
PREP TIME: 2 minutes
SERVES: 1 12-ounce serving
Kiwis are a great source of Vitamin C, and strong in anti-oxidants. The avocado provides a healthy creamy texture!
1 kiwi, peeled
¼ avocado
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (in carton)
1 teaspoon agave
Place all ingredients into the Ninja Ultima Single Serve in the order listed. PULSE until smooth.
Melon Immune Booster
PREP TIME: 2 minutes
SERVES: 1 14-ounce serving
Mangoes and cantaloupe are both great sources of both Vitamin A and C—great for protecting the cold and flu season!
¼ orange, peeled
½ cup frozen mango chunks
½ cup cantaloupe
1 cup almond milk
½ teaspoon honey
Place all ingredients into the Ninja Ultima Single Serve in the order listed. PULSE until smooth.
Skinny Belly Busting Breakfast Replacement Smoothie
PREP TIME: 2 minutes
SERVES: 4 14-ounce servings
Perfect high protein smoothie to keep you full in the morning, packed with fiber, and the green tea boosts your metabolism.
4 bananas
2 cups low-fat plain Greek Yogurt
4 tablespoons flax-seed
3 cups green tea
2 cups frozen strawberries
4 teaspoons agave
Place TOP BLADES in the Ninja Ultima Pitcher and add all ingredients in order listed. PULSE 3 times and flip the switch to START. Set to Speed 1 and slowly increase to Speed 8. Blend for 45 seconds or until smooth.
Lentil Soup with Kale and Gremolata
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 60 minutes
SERVES: 4 8-ounce servings
Great warm winter meal, packed with vitamins and lean bean protein!!
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 large carrot, diced in 1/3-inch pieces
1 large parsnip, diced in 1/3-inch pieces
1 large stalk celery, diced in 1/3-inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced
1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced in 1/3-inch pieces
1 cup lentils
4 cups vegetable stock, plus an additional 3 cups water or vegetable stock
1 small bunch kale, stemmed and center rib removed, torn into 2”x2” pieces
Kosher salt and pepper
Prepared pesto
1 lemon, quartered
- Place olive oil in the Ninja Cooking System pot and set to STOVETOP HIGH. Add carrot, parsnip, celery, onion and sweet potato to pot. Cook until vegetables are tender, remove and set aside.
- Add lentils and 4 cups vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to STOVETOP LOW and cook for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are soft but still are holding their shape.
- Add vegetables back into pot, add additional stock or water as desired and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to STOVETOP MED and add kale. Cook until kale is wilted and tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, add a dollop of pesto and a squeeze of lemon juice.
More recipes can be viewed at http://www.ninjakitchen.com/recipes/
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The Ninja® Ultima™ Blender can be found at Bed Bath and Beyond and other fine retailers nationwide.
Ninja Ultima is the most powerful blender in its class* available for one third the cost of the Vitamix® 750**, which allows consumers to live a healthy lifestyle through its versatile capabilities and groundbreaking, patent pending Dual-Stage Blending Technology. This hands free blender delivers unmatched silky smooth, grit free consistency, allowing consumers to prepare immaculate recipes, from blending perfectly smooth soups and beverages, grinding meats, chopping herbs and emulsifying dips.
*Based on wattage of blenders available at retailer under $250 at time of printing.
**Based on Vitamix® 750 Model and 32 ounce dry grain container. Vitamix is a registered trademark of Vita-Mix Corporation.
Disclosure: I received a Ninja Ultima™ Dual Stage Blender in order to conduct this review. No other compensation was received. The thoughts and feelings expressed are my own.
