In this video, I'm reviewing the Ninja Twisti High-Speed Blender Duo.
So let's get started.
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The model I'm reviewing is the SS150 C3 and inside the box is a 1500 Peak-Watt motor base.
The motor base has two suction feet towards the front only which definitely makes it easier
to lift it off the counter and underneath the base, you'll be able to see what the continuous
operating wattage is.
This one is showing 1100 Watts.
Don't confuse this with the peak wattage that is shown on the box which is the maximum wattage
that the unit can reach for a short period of time.
Ninja Kitchen have actually been a little sneaky here by advertising the peak wattage
rather than the operating wattage on their box.
The Ninja Canada website only has this particular model which comes with only three Auto IQ
programs.
Extract, Frozen, and Bowl there is a start and a stop button and a pulse button.
There is an 18-ounce nutrient extraction cup and a to-go lid, a Hybrid Edge Blades assembly
to be used on both the pitcher and the extraction cup, and a 34-ounce pitcher.
The pitcher has these markings on it for how much liquid and frozen fruit to add when preparing
smoothie bowls the smaller icons towards the bottom here are for single serve and these
larger icons on top are for two servings.
Smoothie bowls can be a bit tricky if you add too much liquid then it can just get too
runny so these markings are a good indication.
To close the lid on the pitcher you'll need to align this red piece here with the red
line on the pitcher and turn it clockwise until it locks into place, and the lid has
a built-in twist tamper and drizzle cap.
To open the lid, press the side button to release the lock.
The lid has a removable silicone ring around it for easy and thorough washing which is
good because this is most likely where a lot of food will get trapped and it may go unnoticed.
So I'm really glad that this is removable and you'll just pop it back on by aligning
the tabs up like so and just secure it all the way around.
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Once I washed all the parts I started making a smoothie first.
Adding in some mixed frozen fruit.
You want to add these first so that they're closer to the blades, add in some cashew nuts,
squeezing in some honey for added sweetness, and finally a cup of apple juice or liquid
of your choice.
And secure the lid on and install it into the base aligning the tabs with the slots
on the base.
I always worry about the blade assembly not being secure and I always double-check that
it's not leaking anywhere.
Once it's in the base rotate the pitcher clockwise until it locks into place.
If you are new to Ninja's blenders, I should warn you they are quite loud!
If the display light is not on press any program button to wake it up and then I'll press the
Frozen preset IQ button and let it run the program which will take about 50 seconds.
Again I felt around for any leakages just to be sure and the pitcher is leak-proof.
And once I emptied out the pitcher you could see that there is nothing left at the bottom
it has blended everything really well leaving no chunks or bits behind.
Although it blended all the ingredients the Smoothie did have a little bit of a texture
to it and those little white specks are likely from the cashew nuts in which case I would
blend it slightly longer if you're planning to use nuts or seeds, maybe another 10 to
15 seconds will give it a bit more smoother consistency, but otherwise it did blend everything
well and of course whatever ingredients you choose to use will determine whether the smoothie
tastes great.
So you need to play around with some recipes and see what works well for you.
When making a nutritious extract cup you'll need to switch the assembly blades from the
pitcher to the extraction cup.
The extraction cup is great for extracting nutrients from tougher ingredients like leafy
greens and vegetables.
I tried it out by adding a fresh orange, cut into one-inch pieces one small carrot, a one-inch
piece of fresh ginger, and a handful of baby spinach.
For liquid, I added a cup of mango juice.
Secure the blades on top, flip it over and pop it into the base turning it clockwise
to lock it into place, and then press the Extract button.
This program will run a little longer for 75 seconds on high speed so it can blend through
the tough ingredients that I mentioned.
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I know it doesn't look very appealing with its greenish-brown color but that's just from
the lack of spinach I added combined with the mango juice.
I'd recommend adding more spinach by packing the cup as much as you can and this will make
the drink more bright green or leave it out altogether for a more vibrant orange color.
The best part is you can add more or less of any ingredients to your own liking.
Despite the color of this drink, it tasted really good.
The blender did do a great job of blending everything together smoothly.
I was impressed at how the blender broke down tough carrot fibers to release all of that
delicious juice.
I was expecting some little bits or some texture from it but you can see that it's absolutely
smooth.
You can pop on the spout lid and have it to-go.
You just need to try out different ingredient variations to see what works best for you.
The recipe guide included in the box has lots of suggestions too if you're unsure of where
to start.
Finally, I wanted to create a smoothie bowl with oats blended into it.
Since I was using large oats, I chopped them up first so that they blend better with the
rest of the ingredients just using the pulse button a few times until they're nicely crushed.
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Then adding my liquid, I used coconut milk.
My measuring cup had five ounces but it seemed like too much liquid.
So I decided to start with three ounces first to prevent it from becoming too liquidy.
The line on the pitcher actually showed eight ounces of liquid but that didn't seem right
to me.
Next, I added one cup of my mixed tropical fruit blend of pineapple, dragon fruit, and
passion fruit which took it to the max single-serve line.
After that I added one tablespoon of vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt and finally for sweetness I threw
in a pitted date.
Lock the lid on secure the pitcher to the base and selecting the Bowl program which
runs for only 30 seconds I then needed to twist the tamper counterclockwise so that
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Halfway through the program I decided to stop it and added the remaining two ounces of the
coconut milk because I thought perhaps maybe it would be too thick and that's where the
drizzle hole comes in useful.
I had to start the program again, unfortunately, there's no pause and resume option.
So the second time I ran it for about 15 seconds again but I could see that I made a really
big mistake adding that extra two ounces and I should have just stayed with my initial
gut instinct because now you can see that it ended up being too soft for a Smoothie
Bowl.
I added on some toppings you can see the crushed oats gave it quite a bit of texture which
I didn't mind at all.
If you do prefer to have your oats completely blended then it's best to add them to a smoothie
drink where they'll blend longer.
The Smoothie Bowl program doesn't blend for too long otherwise the friction from the blades
causes the ingredients to become too soft and you end up with more of a runny smoothie
bowl.
So going back to the markings on the pitcher, the single serve showed eight ounces of liquid
but I would suggest you start with three or four ounces and then add more liquid if you
need to.
But honestly, I feel you won't need to.
Smoothie bowls should have as little liquid as possible depending on what other ingredients
you're using and if they contain their own juices.
So this is a clip from my previous Ninja Power Smoothie Maker.
I'll leave a link in the description box if you would like to watch it and it shows how
nice and thick the Smoothie Bowl came out.
I did try another variation using frozen bananas and chocolate milk but that was a disaster
too because there was just too much liquid in there [Music]
So I had a lot of people asking me on my previous Ninja blender video whether it can crush ice.
So I'm gonna try it out on this one and I'm just going to fill it up to the first maximum
line and press the pulse button a few times and yes, I did jump the first time because
it was quite loud!
So five pulses later and here is the crushed ice.
Pulse it one more time if you feel you need to but this is fine for me.
Overall the Ninja Twisti is a good choice of blender for making smoothie bowls and drinks
with tough ingredients.
The option to blend in the single-serve cup is ideal and the larger pitcher allows you
to make up to two servings in one go.
Although it can be a little loud and the twisting tamper can be tiring on your wrist it does
take away the need to stop, open and scrape the ingredients down.
When making smoothie bowls it's best to use frozen fruit and also remember that they require
very little liquid.
So I would use your own judgment instead of relying solely on the markings on the pitcher.
If you like to add oats, nuts, or seeds to your smoothie drinks you may want to run the
program again to achieve a more smoother consistency otherwise you'll end up with a little bit
of texture.
Finally cleaning the blender is a breeze just add water up to the single-serve line, add
a couple of drops of dish soap and then run it on the Bowl program.
Alright guys, I hope you found the video useful.
Thank you for watching.
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