Which Blendtec model is right for me?

You're thinking "They're all so beautiful, how do I choose?" right?  Well everything looks good when it's going to make your life easier and better!  Let's walk through the differences and see which features will fit your lifestyle best.

Total Blender
You may be most familiar with the Total Blender as seen in Costco demonstrations and home shows (pictured in the middle).  This model has been around for a while (about 8 years) and is fairly well known.  It comes with the Wildside Jar (patented blender jar that flows the food toward the blade so you don't need to shove it down) and has a handful of push button programs, and a blend counter on the front that's fun to watch. Like all Blendtec blenders, the jar doesn't dis-assemble and to wash it you only need to run warm water and soap in it for a moment and then rinse, though it is dishwasher safe.  It comes with a 7 year warranty and is usually priced $300-$329 in warehouse club stores like Costco, and up to $500 at other retail stores or specialty online sites.

Blendtec Express
The Blendtec Express blender (with the fruit in it on the left) is a step up.  You can find it online or in specialty kitchen stores for $600 - $750.  I most recently saw it at Bed, Bath and Beyond for $649.  Since Blendtec has a huge staff of engineers (over 40!) they are constantly innovating and since the Total Blender has come out, they've learned a lot.  Here's what you get with the new and improved Blendtec Express;

Powerful 1650-watt, 3.2 peak horsepower motor

Illuminated, smart touch interface

Four preprogrammed cycles: Smoothies, Ice Cream, Whole Juice, Hot Soup

8-speed capacitive touch slider for precision speed control

Illuminated counter that displays remaining time on blends

Unique blunt safety blade

Completely flat interface for easy cleaning

Fits under most cabinetry

Compatible with all Blendtec jars

8 year warranty

Blendtec Express Pro
And saving the best for last, the Blendtec Express Pro model.  This is the Cadillac of all blenders.  Blendtec makes the most advanced blenders in the world, and this is their top of the line model.  It was built to withstand commercial settings like Starbucks and Planet Smoothie shops, so if you like the best of everything, this is the model for you.  It retails for $1500 and is worth every penny!  The strongest blender so it will blend everything from your iPad to your garden rake (see Will It Blend), and yet the sound enclosure and motor quieting baffles will let you blend without waking up the sleeping household or your neighbor!  Here's the breakdown;

Commercial-grade 1800-watt, 3.8 peak horsepower motor

Sound enclosure and sound dampening innovations enables it to blend at a sound level comparable to normal conversation

42 customizable preprogrammed cycles, including your name and programming on the screen!

Illuminated, capacitive touch interface with automatic shutoff

10-speed capacitive touch slider for precision speed control

Multi-speed Pulse

Unique blunt safety blade

Completely flat interface for easy cleaning

Compatible with all Blendtec jars

10 year warranty

Click here to shop (without joining the Blendfresh Club)

or...

Save big on your blender!
As a side note, Blendtec has recently spun off a sister company called Blendfresh that makes very convenient raw, whole foods with only the water removed, ready to add to blending.  They have a very compelling way to buy down the price of your blender by subscribing to the whole foods monthly.  You would expect only the best from a company with a reputation like Blendtec, and Blendfresh lives up to it!

Learn more about Blendfresh and if you'd like to take advantage of the buy-down program, just click here.  You pay a one time fee of $10 to be a lifetime member of the Blendfresh Club, which gives you discounts on Blendtec and Blendfresh items.  For example, the Blendtec Express model (usually $649) can be purchased for just $199 or the Express Pro model (usually $1500) can be purchased for only $599 when you subscribe to two bottles of Blendfresh each month for a year, a committment of just $69 a month.  This will save you big on your grocery bill and dramatically increase the nutrition you get from your healthy recipes.  There are lots of ways to use Blendfresh besides smoothies, so click here to see more ideas.  You have to put something in your smoothie, so it might as well be pesticide free, non-GMO and never spoil!

Click here to Join the Club and Shop now!

*As a side note, Blendfresh offers an affiliate consultant program which allows you to recieve commissions on Blendtec and Blendfresh sales.  You can choose the "Consultant" button instead of "Join the Club" if you'd like to start spreading the word and paying health forward.  Training is provided, and there are possible tax advantages (consult your tax advisor).   If you have questions about this please email jenn@coachjenngibbs.com

What's this Twiser Jar from Blendtec?!

At first glance it may look like just a regular blender jar, but the Twister Jar is different.  Remember how in your mother told you to mix something in a bowl, then stop and scrape the sides of the bowl and mix again?  This is the modern simplified version.  Throw your food into your Twister Jar and turn the patented Twister lid the opposite way from how the blade spins.  The two black scrapers that extend down the sides from the lid scrape the accumulated food from the side of the jar.  Genius!  From nuts to fresh nut butter in about 20 seconds right in front of you!  Keep reading to see how you can get your Twister Jar here for less than the actual Blendtec website!

The Twister Jar fits any model of Blendtec blender and is a smaller jar than the full sized Wildside or Four Side jars, so ideal for small batches of single serve protein drinks, salad dressing, baby food, etc.  It is specifically meant to handle more like a food processor, so things like hummus, olive tapenade, pesto, granola, dips, thick shakes, etc are perfectly made in this.  

It comes with a gripper top for more liquid blends that don't need to use the scraper top.  And as a bonus... the Spectacula!  This is a great spatula engineered specifically to fit way down the curved side of the Twister Jar.  No more bending your wrist at odd angles to scrape your jar out.  And since Blendtec blades are not sharp (they pulverize food instead of cutting it, and this way can be thicker, stronger and safer than any other blender), your blade will never cut your spatula and leave places for bacteria to grow in it.

How do I get it?!  Through this link you can Join the Blendfresh Club (a $10 one time fee) and get access to discounts on all things from Blendtec and Blendfresh, their new sister line of  raw, whole foods.  Just click here, Join as a Club member (there no minimum monthly purchase unless you purchase a discounted blender).  

The Twister Jar is BPA free, compatible with all Blendtec blenders, has easy to read markings on the jar up to 16 ounces, and has a 3 year warranty.  It weighs about 1.5 pounds and is 4.75" wide x 7" deep (with spout and handle) x 7.5" tall (9.75" with lid).  

What are people saying about this innovative blender accessory?  

5 stars  dshanmug  5 months ago

LOVE this jar!

I have used this jar multiple times every day since I took it out of the box!  I've made ther Berry Soft Serve recipe from the booklet every day.  I've made Raw Ranch Dresshing, Macadamia Cream, Raw Russian Salad Dressing, just to name a few.  Our family is just in love with this new jar.  The spatula is an engineering triumph and it actually gets out every last bit of our expensive organic nut recipes with ease.  We are impressed with the removable lid centers and recipe booklet too.  All the pieces of this package are well thought out and well worth the price.  Bravo, Blendtec, you've put together something worthy of your amazing blender.  No cheaping-out on anything.  We are customers since 2006.

5 stars  Debbie  5 months ago

Must-have for hummus, nut butter, and more...

Wasn't sure how handy this would be, but I'm a big fan of hummus and spreads, so I thought I'd try it.  What I didn't realize was that its more petite size fits perfectly under counter when atop my blender, and it's just the right size for a morning smoothie for one.  I put in all my fresh greens and fruits with a little ice or water, and get 16 oz. of heaven without using the bigger Wildside or Standard jars.  LOVE IT!  Clean up is simple too.  Great product for the money ($119.95) and dramatically different than any other offering from Blendtec.

Enjoy yours now, or shop for a new or upgraded Blendtec blender at an amazing price with Blendfresh foods.  Just click here!  Or to learn more about Blendfresh click here!  

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars
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PBJ Energy Bites

Fast, easy and filling!  In case you can't read the graphic, here's the breakdown;

Peanut Butter and Jelly Energy Bites

1 Cup rolled oats (pulsed in blender optional)
1 Scoop Blendfresh Protein Powder (or sub your own)
1 Scoop Blendfresh Purple fruit and veggie raw powder (or sub 1 Tbsp jam)

Stir dry ingredients together with a fork.  The add 3 Tbsp water and

2/3 Cup chunky peanut butter

Mash until mixed and roll into bite sized balls.

So tasty you'll forget it's good for you.  Kids love it and it makes a great after school activity and snack!

My favorite ways to use Blendfresh!

I have loved plants for nutrition for many years.  The idea just sits right with me.  The One who made our amazing bodies also made the perfect fuel for them, and in pretty colors as a bonus!  Each color does something different in the body.

When I found Blendfresh, it was a sigh of relief.  Clean, pesticide free, non-GMO, raw, whole, good foods, preserved gently by removing the water so they can be picked when they are ripe, and they won't spoil before I can use them.  Plus I love to save money!

I want to help as many people enjoy great health as possible, so once you have your own Blendfresh, how do you actually USE it in real life?  Here are some suggestions for my favorite ways.  I'm sure I'll discover more as I go!

Reds
Beautiful!  Add a ruby color to any dish and a variety of tastes come into play.
Sprinkle on Eggs
Sprinkle on Oatmeal
Salsa
Pizza Sauce
Enchilada Sauce
Soups
Add to chili
Smoothies
Raspberry salad dressing
Syrups
Yogurt for a fruit dip
Use as a food coloring
Smoothie
In coconut water as a workout recovery drink
Add to red jello
Add to cranberry sauce
Flavor chutneys or sauces
Add to chunky dips

Purples
Add to any smoothie that may have a brownish color from adding greens
Oatmeal
Let kids lick fingers and use like Fun Dip
Berry salad dressings
Use like sugar over cold cereal
Make a flavored water
Roll with peanut butter, oats, honey, Protein and a little water for an energy bar
Add to smoothie
Add to cottage cheese
Stir into yogurt

Orange
Use in scrambled eggs or a baked frittata
Use in enchilda sauce
Use in any orange soup like pumpkin, sweet potato, taco soup, etc
Sprinkle on cheese quesadillas for extra nutrition and taste
Use in meatballs
Add to macaroni and cheese
Add to scalloped potato dishes
Use in warm water first like tea
Use a s a pre-workout mild energy drink
Use as a season salt on meat or veggies
Add to sweet breads like pumpkin
Serve over baked chicken

Greens
Anywhere you can sneak them in!
Stir into scrambled eggs or frittata (baked eggs)
A scoop to any smoothie
Make a flavored Mayo
Keep in a salt shaker and sprinkle on foods to season
Sprinkle on quesadilla
Add to box brownie mix or chocolate cake
Add to green soups like spinach or broccoli
Add to lasagne
Sprinkle a little into the middle of a peanut butter jelly sandwich!
Drink with water if I know I haven't eaten well during the day (not delicious, but doable)
Add to green jello

Protein
In smoothies!
Make a high protein almond milk
Make a high protein hot chocolate
Protein pancakes
Substitute for part of the flour in sweet recipes
Make energy balls by adding peanut butter, a little water, Purples and oats
Experiment!

Fiber
Stir into a tall glass of water and drink quickly before bed
Add to a thick smoothie and pour into cups to make pudding
Substitute for powdered sugar when making fudge (if the chocolate in the recipe is sweetened)
Thicken soups and gravies
Alfredo Sauce
Add to cake recipes or boxed cornbread mix
Add to a smoothie with protein and a veggie color as a meal replacement (very filling)
Use half a scoop in water with kids and call it a "Fiber Racing Drink".  Let them race to see who finishes theirs first!

Probiotic
Add 1/2 tsp. to a smoothie once per day.

Caring for your Blendfresh
It's best to refrigerate these items.  All are raw and nutrients will be best preserved in low temperatures.  It is recommended to use the bottle within 90 days of opening.  There are no fillers or preservatives, so once oxygen enters the container, fragile nutrients can begin to deteriorate.  If unopened, it is suggested to use within 3 years for optimal nutrition, but they are shelf stable for 20 years.  Consider adding them to your home emergency storage.

Mashed Cauliflower is a great sub for Mashed Potatoes

I made cauliflower like this once and asked my family how they liked the new mashed potato recipe. They all agreed it was delicious and had seconds.  I didn't tell them it was really cauliflower until the dishes were done!

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed cauliflower is a delicious, low-starch alternative to mashed potatoes. This cruciferous vegetable is an excellent source of vitamin C, containing almost as much as oranges.

Ingredients

1   lg head

cauliflower, chopped into florets and steamed

2   tbsp

low-fat milk

1⁄4   cup

low-fat sour cream

2   oz

reduced fat cheddar cheese

1⁄2   tsp

kosher salt

1⁄4   tsp

ground black pepper

If you have a pre-programmed Blendtec blender, just add the ingredients to the blender jar in the order listed and secure the lid. Press "Sauces" or blend on Medium Low (Speed 3 or 4) for 30 seconds and serve.

Some people feel that adding butter instead of sour cream gives it a more traditional mashed potato taste, and if you're not using dairy products, try substituting coconut milk or yogurt instead of milk and sour cream.

Chef Kristi leaves out the cheese and adds "nutmeg with a touch of roasted garlic and 1 tsp of balsamic glaze, which I make by reducing the balsamic vinegar by 3/4 of its starting volume, it adds the hmmm factor really nice" so there are a few variations and gourmet idea.

As originally posted here are the nutrition facts for the recipe:

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

• Servings 5.0
 
• Sodium 340 mg
• Serving Size 3/4 cup
 
• Carbohydrates 9 g
• Calories 90
 
• Fiber 4 g
• Fat 4 g
 
• Sugar 5 g
• Saturated Fat 2 g
 
• Protein 7 g
• Cholesterol 10 mg

This recipe is from the www.blendtec.com recipe section.  Make it with confidence!

*As a side note, if you store leftovers in the fridge, the high water/low starch content starts to show and the water begins to separate off.  Plan to make a cauliflower soup with it the next day!

Blendfresh Product Labels

People have asked me what exactly is inside the beautiful bottles, so here are the actual labels.
Click here to see my post about how to analyze the label and what to look for.

Ingredients: Organic beet juice, Purple Carrot Juice, Organic Concord Grape Juice, Organic Acai, Organic Blueberry, Blackberry, Purple Cabbage, Organic Acerola Juice, Plum, Eggplant, Black Raspberry, Black Currant Juice, Passion Fruit.

Ingredients: Organic Apple, Beet Juice, Red Pear, Strawberry, Organic Beet, Raspberry, Cranberry, Oraganic Acerola Fruit Juice, Pomegranate Juice, Red Pepper, Rhubarb, Prickly Pear, Tomato, Cherry Juice.

Ingredients: Peas, Organic Apples, Organic Apple Juice, Kiwi, Broccoli, Spinach Leaf and Stem Juice, Kale, Green Cabbage, Organic Acerola Juice, Asparagus, Brussel Sprouts, Lime Juice, Collard Greens, Romaine Lettuce, Chard.

Ingredients: Organic Carrot Juice, Organic Sweet Potato, Organic Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Banana, Organic Mango, Pineapple, Organic Acerola, Apricot, Peach, Yellow Bell Peppers, Organic Lemon Juice, Orange Juice.

 Ingredients: Protein Blend (Pea Protein, Rice Protein, Potato Protein, Quinoa, Black Bean, Flaxseed, Alfalfa Juice, Spinach), Honey, Oat Bran, Agave Inulin, Natural Flavors, Guar Gum (from Guar Beans), Stevia Leaf Extract, Citric Acid (from Beets), Xanthan Gum, Tara Gum(from Tara pods), Orange Fiber, Papain (from Papaya), Bromelain (from Pineapple).

Ingredients: Psyllium Husk Powder, Organic Acacia Gum, Organic Amaranth Sprout, Organic Garbanzo Bean, Organic Quinoa Sprout, Organic Lentil Sprout, Organic Buckwheat Sprout, Oat Bran Fiber, Organic Millet Sprout, Organic Adzuki Sprout, Organic Flax Seed, Organic Sunflower Sprout, Organic Pumpkin Sprout, Organic Chia Seed, Organic Sesame Sprout.

The lowest price from Blendtec!

Blendtec is the maker of the most advanced blenders in the world.  This includes the blenders that power businesses like Starbucks, Roxberry, Jamba Juice, Baskin Robbins and many more. And now for a limited time they are making refurbished models of the Total Blender available for only $99 through my link to Blendfresh Club members (more info below)!  This is the same blender you've seen at Costco for over $300!!

This is very exciting for everyone that has wanted a good blender, but hasn't had the budget to spend $300-500!  $99 is the price you would pay for a lower quality blender like Ninja, or Magic Bullet, but now for that same price you can get Blendtec quality and warranty!  To be clear, THIS IS A FACTORY REFURBISHED BLENDER.  So technically it's not brand new, but it has been repaired, inspected and endorsed by the manufacturer Blendtec, and still will carry it's own seven year warranty when you purchase it.  Often times someone has merely changed their mind, or hasn't used their blender so will return it, a perfectly good machine that the company will not sell as new.

Here's the other good part.  The way they are able to make such an amazing deal available is through their new sister company Blendfresh.  You can find more details about how amazing this is, but all you need to know is that a company like Blendtec with a multi-million dollar reputation saw that their customers needed a way to save money on clean, pesticide free and non-GMO produce and keep it from wasting and spoiling.  

So they patented a process called "Fresh Drying" where they take only the best, clean fruits and veggies and dry them at low temperatures so they are still raw and keep all their nutrients and enzymes preserved.  Then they powder them and make them available to easily add to smoothies, oatmeal, sauces, drinks, dips, anything you can think of to boost the health value and add to the taste. Click here to see my favorite ways to use Blendfresh.

Now, when you subscribe for 12 months to $29.99 a month of Blendfresh products (just one bottle per month) you can get the refurbished Total Blender for $99!  Crazy good deal!  I post tons of recipes and ways to use Blendfresh, and even if you aren't getting a blender I recommend adding Blendfresh to your shopping list for convenience, better health, savings and added flavor in your recipes.  

If healthy eating is easy, you'll do it!  So why not save money at the same time?  This way you save on your produce bill and get a great deal on an awesome blender at the same time!  Or some people like to switch the math around and feel they are paying a fair price for a great blender and getting a year of high quality produce for free.  Either way you look at it, YOU WIN!

This $99 promo is available only for Blendfresh Club members (just a $10 fee for a lifetime membership that will get you discount on Blendtec blenders and accessories, and savings on all Blendfresh products).When you're ready to get your new blender on the way (good choice!) just click this link, Join the Club and choose your order.  Remember you commit to one bottle of Blendfresh at $29.99 per month (choose any variety you like) for 12 months to gt this deal.  If you have any questions send an email to jenn@coachjenngibbs.com with your phone number and I am happy to answer questions and even enter your order for you.

That's everything you need to know.  I can't wait for you to fall in love with all the new cool things you'll be able to do with your new Blendtec blender and before long you will be positively addicted to using the Blendfresh foods like I am!  If you'd like to see a video to learn more about them click here to be taken to YouTube where I explain the program in detail.  Thanks!  I can't wait to help you get healthy!