Honestly, since I got the Ninja BL660 Professional Blender, my kitchen has completely changed. I thought I was buying a smoothie maker, but I got a real powerhouse that I use *every single day*. No joke.
The first thing I noticed: this thing is not a toy. I throw in whole ice cubes and in seconds... snow. Frozen fruit for smoothies? The blender just laughs at it. Nothing stops it. Where my old blender struggled, this one is already done.
When friends are over, I make a huge batch of frozen margaritas. 64 oz. of liquid fits easily. No more "blending in batches". One button, done. Ideal for the family or when I'm prepping soups for the week.
I LOVE the 16-oz. cups. I mix my protein shake or smoothie directly in the cup, screw on the spout lid, and I'm out the door. No transferring, no extra cleanup. It has saved my morning routine.
This was the biggest surprise. I use the "Food Processing" function all the time. I make my own salsa, pesto, or dips in 30 seconds. Onions, garlic, herbs – it chops everything perfectly without turning it to mush.
The 3 manual speeds and the pulse function give me full control, whether I want a rough chop or a silky-smooth sauce. I even grind oats into flour with it.
Two words: Dishwasher-Safe and BPA-free. Cleanup is so easy. I hate doing dishes, but it's no big deal with this. All the removable parts go in the top rack of my dishwasher, and that's it. No tedious scrubbing of blades.
It also came with a 28-recipe guide. That really helped me get creative at the beginning instead of just making banana smoothies. The "Avocado Cream" sauce is amazing!
I'm not someone who just throws around 5-star reviews. But the Ninja BL660 is worth every penny. It's sturdy, incredibly versatile, and runs almost daily in my home. If you're looking for a blender that *truly* does it all – from crushing ice to making pesto – this is it. It's become the most-used appliance in my kitchen, right after the coffee maker.