Magic Bullet Blending System

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It works on TV - does it work at home?

For at least two years I've wanted the Magic Bullet blending system but have been too cheap to buy it for myself. I've seen the cheesy commercials countless times, but spending $60 on something for myself just wasn't a habit I was into.

I even told my boyfriend how much I wanted it, after making smoothies for his kids. How great would it be to make everyone their own concoction and not have to clean a clunky blender? A few days later I found the system on clearance at Target and splurged. I couldn't be happier with my decision!

Articles and Testimonials

Why should you take my word for it? Because I hate to cook. I didn't even own a stove for six years. (Long story...) If I hate to cook and am lazy about cleaning blenders, and I even like it, I'm confident you will too.

While many of the testimonials you read online are bad, you have to take into consideration user error and the fact that the product has improved over the years. (Many of these testimonials are 2-3 years old.) For example, the woman who didn't like it because she didn't read the directions and broke it...can't really blame the product. ;)

Designer Jones: A quick testimonial for the system that includes a few links for replacement parts.
Infomercial Ratings: A review of the system plus several user testimonials and tips on how they used it.
epinions.com: One review which complains about small serving size. Personally, I think it's perfect for portion control, kids, snacks, and small appetites.

Get your own Magic Bullet

I wish I had realized that there were other versions of this set. Check out the other collections that offer different supplies for different needs.

Magic Bullet Express 17-Piece High-Speed Blender Mixing System

Taking up no more space on the counter than a coffee mug, this convenient mixing system replaces a food processor, blender, and coffee grinder. Keep it handy on the countertop for instant meals and snacks. The 17-piece set includes a high-torque power base with a stainless-steel cross blade and flat blade, a tall and a short bullet cup, four party mugs with colored lip rings, a shaker top and a steamer top, two stay-fresh re-sealable lids, plus a 100-page Magic Bullet "10 Second Recipe" book. Simple to operate, just load the ingredients into the short cup, the tall cup, or one of the four mugs. Twist on the cross or flat blade, place the bullet on the power base, and press down. The high-speed blender can do virtually any job in the kitchen in 10 seconds or less. To heat or chill, place the Magic Bullet cup or mug in the microwave, refrigerator, or freezer. All parts except for the power base clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. The blender measures approximately 4 by 4 by 10 inches and caries a one-year limited warranty.

Amazon Price: $54.99 (as of 11/25/2009)

Magic Bullet 7921 Platinum Pro 20-Piece Set, Stainless Steel

Includes: 1 High Torque Power Base. 2 Stainless Steel Blades: Cross & Flat. 1 Blender Attachement Which does not include in the Standard Magic Bullet. 1 tall & 1 Short Cups.2 Stay Fresh re-Sealable Lids. 2 Shaker/Steamer Tops 4 Party Mugs With 4 Colored Lip rings and 101 Fabulous 10 Second recipe Book. 40% Bigger than the Standard Magic Bullet, 40% More Powerful than the Standard Magic Bullet, 350 Watt Motor that can Grind and Chop anything.

Amazon Price: (as of 11/25/2009)

Pros: Cooking

There are a lot of pros that the Magic Bullet adds to your cooking routine.

Cups come with interchangeable lids for shaking, pouring, and storing.
Make perfectly blended baking mixes - no more flour chunks.
Make unlimited drinks by pouring into another glass and rinsing blade.
Everyone gets what they want.
Get ideas from cookbook and create your own recipes.
You really will drink smoothies daily.
Baby can eat what the rest of the family eats.

Pros: System Design

Beyond the cooking aspect, the design of the system offers several benefits.

Cups that come with rings can be used as additional mixing cups.
Slim profile allows entire system to store in a shallow drawer or basket on shelf.
Doesn't cost more than a good quality blender.
No smoothie maker spout to get grimey.

Cons

As great as it is, there are a few cons.

The cups that come with lid rings (for drinking from) have ribs on the inside, that chew up your knuckles if you hand wash.

More ideas for using your Magic Bullet

There are a lot of great recipe ideas in the included recipe book, but what about a few other uses?

Blend tomato and cream soups before cooking.
Blend baking dries with wets.
Process ground beef for tacos and dips.
Blend paint colors (for diehards, get a dedicated system).

Do you have it? Do you love it?

If you have the Magic Bullet, or have ever owned it, tell us what you think.

How did/do you like it?

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I love it!

stargazer00 says:

We love it for smoothies and other drinks. Not so much for chopping onions and such.

Posted July 07, 2008

bdkz says:

I love my Magic Bullet!

Posted June 12, 2008

jembie says:

I love my bullet. Like you I wanted one for years after seeing it on the infomercials. I finally gave in and bought it for £20 from EBay.

I use it mostly for Smoothies and think that it is cool that I can make myself a smoothie in about 30 seconds and don't have to have the ingredients that my kids want.

Posted May 17, 2008

Ugh...

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Exhausted your smoothie recipes? Want to try a new blended drink? Check out these creative examples.

The Ultimate Smoothie Book: 130 Delicious Recipes for Blender Drinks, Frozen Desserts, Shakes, and More!

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annetteghallowell annetteghallowell Jul 29, 2008 @ 8:30 pm

I have been looking at the Magic Bullet at Sam's Club. Now I need to go back to find out which style it is since I want the better motor and the blender.
Thanks!

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stargazer00 stargazer00 Jul 7, 2008 @ 11:16 am

Really great for smoothies and other blended drinks. Easy to clean in the dishwasher. Not so great at chopping food like they show in the commercials. Lensrolled to my Gourmet Bouquet lens.

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jembie jembie May 17, 2008 @ 11:14 am

Some great links for new smoothie recipes.
As I said in the debate. I absolutely love my bullet and it has been well worht the little that I paid for it. I could do with some nre cups for it though lol.

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