Whether ice or frozen ingredients are suitable depends on your appliance and attachment. Select your model for its answer.
NutriBullet Immersion Blender 800W
Yes, the blending arm can make the guide’s nice cream with frozen banana, frozen cauliflower and liquid; no, ice cubes must not go into the chopper.
Which attachment can process frozen ingredients?
- Keep ice cubes, nutmeg, coffee beans and grains out of the chopper. The chopper is for foods such as onion, herbs, garlic, walnuts and almonds; do not substitute it for the blending arm when following the frozen recipe.
- For the blending arm, remove hard seeds, pits, skins and rind, and cut ingredients smaller where needed. Avoid overly thick or hard foods; never blend hard fruit or vegetables without liquid. Keep the Measuring Cup below MAX.
How do I make the guide’s ginger mint nice cream?
- Add these recipe ingredients to the blender cup: 2 frozen sliced bananas, 1 cup frozen cauliflower florets or frozen riced cauliflower, 8 mint leaves, ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk, 30 mL ginger juice or a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and optionally 1 tablespoon agave.
- With the blending arm locked to the Motor Body, lower the blade fully into the mixture before pressing a power button. Keep the blade submerged; do not start near the surface where ingredients could splatter.
- Hold Low (I) or High (II) to blend. The Variable Speed Dial works with Low only. Move the arm in a circular, up-and-down motion until smooth, about 1 minute for this recipe; release the button to stop. Avoid running longer than the recipe needs.
- Wait for the motor to stop before lifting the arm out. Unplug the Motor Body, then detach and clean the attachment promptly to prevent residue buildup. NEVER submerge the main unit in water.
- Pour the nice cream into a separate container, freeze it for at least 2 hours, then serve with chopped pineapple or blueberries.
NutriBullet EveryGrain Cooker
What should go into the cooker for steaming?
- For steaming on its own, fill the supplied Measuring Scoop with water and add it to the Cooking Pot. Use the Steam program for the food you are preparing. NEVER submerge the main unit in water.
- Press Steam; the timer shows 0:00. Use the up/down arrows to set the required steaming time in 1-minute steps, up to 1 hour. Press Start/Stop to begin the steaming program; press it again to stop.
- For tender green vegetables, remove them promptly after cooking and place them in a separate bowl of ice-cold water to stop cooking.
NutriBullet Food Processor
No, do not crush ice in this food processor.
Can I use the Food Processor as an ice crusher?
- Do not crush ice in the NutriBullet Food Processor. Ice crushing can permanently damage its blades or cause a malfunction.
- Remove fruit rind, seeds and pits before loading the Work Bowl. Use only the bowl and blade attachments supplied for the NutriBullet Food Processor.
- Keep liquid ingredients at or below LIQUID MAX. Lock the Work Bowl and lid before starting, and feed ingredients gradually without overloading the Feed Chute or pressing hard on the Food Pusher.
- Keep hands and utensils out of the Feed Chute and moving blades. Use only the supplied Food Pusher; use a scraper only when the appliance is off.
- Run for no longer than 1 minute at a time and wait at least 1 minute before starting another cycle. Turn off, unplug and wait for all movement to stop before changing attachments or removing food.
- If food blocks the Feed Chute, turn the motor OFF, unplug and wait for the blades to stop. Unlock and remove the Work Bowl Lid, then clear the stuck food with the Food Pusher, a spatula or spoon. If food reaches just below the disc, empty the Work Bowl before reassembling and continuing.
NutriBullet Chill
Yes, process a prepared Chill recipe frozen for at least 24 hours; no, do not use loose ice, loose frozen fruit or plain frozen drinks.
What may I freeze in the Chill Pint Cup?
- Use a prepared frozen recipe only. Do not process thawed or liquid ingredients, hot mixtures, loose frozen fruit, hard ingredients, ice cubes, a solid block of ice, or frozen lemonade, juice or soda. The Chill is not a dry grinder or ice shaver.
- Do not add loose candy or nuts before processing; they fall to the bottom and can damage the machine. Sprinkle toppings onto the finished frozen treat instead. Never run an empty Pint Cup.
How should I freeze and process the recipe?
- Inspect the Pint Cup for cracks and the Blade Block for damage before use; replace a damaged part. Use the cup and blade attachments supplied for the NutriBullet Chill, and remove all utensils from the cup.
- Fill the Pint Cup with your prepared recipe between MIN FILL and MAX FILL. Snap on the Storage Lid and freeze on a level surface for at least 24 hours; set the freezer between −20°C and −15°C for the best result.
- Remove the Storage Lid and process the frozen recipe within 5 minutes of taking it from the freezer. Do not microwave the frozen Pint Cup.
- Check that the Blade Block can screw fully onto the frozen Pint Cup. Frozen expansion above MAX is acceptable only if it still fits fully; use a spoon to remove excess frozen mixture if it prevents the Blade Block from seating.
- Retract the Blade Shaft fully so the Blade touches the top of the Blade Block. Make sure the shaft is completely dry inside and out, then screw the Blade Block clockwise onto the Pint Cup.
Next steps
- On a clean, dry, level surface, plug in the Motor Base. Lower the upside-down Pint Cup onto it shaft-first, align the tabs with the notches, then press down and turn clockwise to lock. The programs illuminate when it is fitted.
- Choose Ice Cream, Gelato, Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt or Smoothie Bowl, then press Start/Stop. A program lasts about 3–4½ minutes and can pause and pulse as it processes; the progress ring advances and the machine beeps when finished.
- To pause, tap Start/Stop and tap it again to resume. To cancel, hold Start/Stop for 2 seconds so the blade returns to its home position. Wait for the blade to stop before removing the Pint Cup.
- Hold Release while turning the Pint Cup anticlockwise off the Motor Base. Turn the Blade Block anticlockwise to remove it, then unplug. Carry the assembly by the Pint Cup and Blade Block together, never by the shaft.
- If the top of the processed recipe is dry or crumbly, run a second Ice Cream cycle to soften it. Never use fingers or your tongue to remove mixture from the blade.
Can I refreeze leftovers, and how should I clean the blade?
- To refreeze leftovers, use a spoon to compact the mixture above MIN FILL. Wipe the inside rim clean with a towel so the Blade Block will fit after freezing, then fit the Storage Lid and freeze level again.
- After use, hold the Blade Holder Assembly by its plastic grip; the shaft can become hot after repeated runs. If it feels warm, run it under cool water before handling.
- Unplug before cleaning. Remove the Blade from the Blade Block for dishwasher cleaning; wash detachable parts in warm soapy water or on the top rack without heat/sanitise cycles, and wipe the Motor Base with a damp cloth.
- For storage, cover the blade with its Blade Cover or attach it to the Pint Cup. Never leave an exposed Blade Block on the Motor Base.
NutriBullet Limitless Food Processor
No, do not use this food processor as an ice crusher.
Can the Limitless Food Processor crush ice?
- Do not crush ice with the NutriBullet Limitless Food Processor; it can permanently damage the blades or cause a malfunction. Avoid hard ingredients such as coffee beans and fruit pits, and do not use the blades or discs to grind dry grains, cereal or coffee.
- Remove rind, seeds and pits from fruit. Use only the Work Bowl and blade attachments intended for the NutriBullet Limitless Food Processor, and keep liquid at or below LIQUID MAX.
- Lock the Work Bowl and lid before connecting power. Start the processor before feeding food, add ingredients slowly and use only the Food Pusher without force. An overloaded Feed Chute can seize the blade or disc and overheat the motor.
- If the Feed Chute is blocked, switch OFF, unplug and wait for all movement to stop. Unlock and remove the Work Bowl Lid, then clear stuck food using the Food Pusher, a spatula or spoon. Empty the Work Bowl if its contents have reached just below the disc before reassembling.
- Wait until the blades or discs stop completely before removing the lid. Remove the cutting attachment by its finger grip before taking food out; never tip the bowl to drop a blade into your hand.
NutriBullet Baby
Yes, use ice in the guide’s adult Batchbowl drinks below the 475 mL MAX line; thaw frozen baby-food servings in the refrigerator before use.
Which Baby recipes use ice?
- Use the Batchbowl for the guide’s adult drinks with ice. Keep each batch below its 475 mL MAX blending line, even when a recipe yields more; the 945 mL total bowl capacity is not the blending limit.
- For the nutrition-rich smoothie, the recipe lists ½ medium avocado, 1 chopped banana, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons cacao powder, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, optionally 1 teaspoon maple or agave, and ½ cup ice. Add everything except ice, blend for 45 seconds, then add the ice and blend for 15 seconds; add liquid for a thinner drink without passing MAX.
- For the strawberry cucumber cooler, use 3 strawberries, ½ cup chopped cucumber, 4 mint leaves, ½ cup coconut water and ½ cup ice. Blend the ingredients without ice for 30 seconds, then add ice and blend for another 15 seconds.
How do I add ice and stop safely?
- Twist the Extractor Blade securely onto the Batchbowl, add the recipe ingredients and fit the lid and cap. Push the assembled Batchbowl down onto the Motor Base and twist clockwise to run.
- To add the ice partway through a recipe, twist anticlockwise to disengage, wait for movement to stop and remove the Batchbowl from the Motor Base. Add the ice, refit the lid and cap, and return the assembly to blend. Never add food by hand while the motor is running.
- Do not run continuously for longer than 1 minute. If the motor stops, unplug and cool the Motor Base for at least 15 minutes.
What about frozen fruit and frozen baby-food portions?
- Peel and chop overripe bananas before freezing in a reusable freezer bag, then defrost them before using them in baby food. Move frozen baby-food servings to the refrigerator to thaw.
- For short-term storage, spoon purée into Date-Dial Storage Cups, no more than two-thirds full, and refrigerate for use within 2 days. For freezing, use the Easy-Pop Freezer Tray with its lid fully snapped on, or a freezer-safe container, and use within 3 months; do not freeze food in Date-Dial Storage Cups.
- Do not store food in the Batchbowl or microwave any Baby parts. For a Short Cup blend, use completely cooled food and liquid below its 180 mL MAX line; never add hot, carbonated or effervescent ingredients.
- Unplug before cleaning. Wash the Batchbowl and cups on the top rack or by hand in warm soapy water; hand-wash the Extractor Blade without removing its seal, and wipe the Motor Base with a damp cloth. Do not sterilise plastic parts with boiling water or steam.
NutriBullet Baby Steam + Blend
Yes, defrost a frozen baby-food serving with Steam and water filled to the 10-minute line.
How do I defrost a frozen baby-food serving?
- Start with the appliance off and cool. Fill the Water Reservoir to the 10-minute line with cold water, then turn the Water Reservoir Cap clockwise to close it tightly. Never add water while the appliance is on or hot.
- Place the Blending Blade onto the Blade Holder in the Work Bowl and add a frozen baby-food serving. Keep food below the pour-spout vents; do not put food or liquid into the Work Bowl Lid assembly.
- Turn the Work Bowl Lid clockwise until locked, then place the Work Bowl on the Motor Base and twist it anticlockwise to lock. Plug in: one beep and a blue indicator mean it is ready. Six beeps when starting mean the bowl or lid needs refitting.
- Turn the Setting Dial to Steam and press Power. Repeat the defrost process if needed. Check the temperature of the food before serving it.
- At the end, unplug and allow at least 10 minutes for cooling before dismantling; wait longer if necessary until the parts are completely cool. Wait for the motor and blade to stop, twist the Work Bowl clockwise off the base, then carefully open the lid.
- Twist the circular bottom grip of the Work Bowl Lid anticlockwise to separate its two pieces; remove remaining food or water and dry them. Lift the Blending Blade vertically using a mitt, taking care with its sharp edges.
What should I avoid?
- Use the Baby Steam + Blend for steaming and blending small quantities of baby food. Keep hard fruit and vegetables, citrus rinds, pits and seed stones out; they can damage the Blending Blade or motor.
- Do not add refrigerated food to an already hot Work Bowl; sudden temperature changes can crack it. Let food cool before feeding and do not use the Work Bowl as a serving cup.
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The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Read the NutriBullet Immersion Blender 800W user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Read the NutriBullet EveryGrain Cooker user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Read the NutriBullet Food Processor user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Read the NutriBullet Chill user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Read the NutriBullet Limitless Food Processor user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Read the NutriBullet Baby user guide (PDF)
The full steps for this model are in its user guide: Read the NutriBullet Baby Steam + Blend user guide (PDF)