5 Ways To Use Your Ninja Detect™ Duo® Power Blender Pro This Fall + Winter

As the holiday season starts, so begins the buzz around all of the upcoming ‘must-have’ products entering the market – and one of the bigger launches that has home chefs excited is the Ninja Detect™ Duo® Power Blender Pro. Why? Well, if you’ve ever used a blender to make batches of smoothies or margaritas, you already know the biggest hurdle between you and a frosty drink is ensuring the drink ends up as smooth and sippable; as if you ordered it at a restaurant or cafe. That often requires some babysitting: whether it’s adding more ice or upping the speed or power of the blades, it’s not as simple as setting it and leaving it alone if you want chef-approved results.

Until now, that is. The Ninja Detect™ Duo® Power Blender Pro features something called BlendSense™ Technology, which automatically adjusts the speed and time of the blend by actually sensing the ingredients you put inside. That means no guesswork is involved, just deliciously smooth, thoroughly blended beverages every single time. It detects whether or not ingredients are fresh or frozen, pulsing and chopping them to your preference; and the innovative dial also alerts the user of the current mode it's in, too. Plus, with 10 different speeds for the full-sized pitcher and a setting for the individual cups that will alert you if you need more liquid, there’s no chance you’ll end up with anything less than amazing results.

With two individual 24-ounce blender cups included as well as a large 72-ounce pitcher, the Ninja Detect™ Duo® Power Blender Pro will be your one-stop shop this holiday season and beyond; whether you’re making batch drinks for a holiday party or a quick breakfast on-the-go, this will save you both time and energy in the kitchen. Check out our five favorite ways to use the blender in the colder seasons below. And be sure to use the coupon code FOOD10 at checkout to save 10%—a special gift exclusively for Food Network fans!

Make Restaurant-Style Salsa for a Holiday Party

If you love the perfectly chopped salsa that arrives tableside when you eat out at your favorite Mexican restaurant, let us introduce you to one of the best kitchen hacks: to recreate that at home, you’ll actually need a blender. And with the Ninja Detect™ Duo® Power Blender Pro’s single-touch preset programs, chopping vegetables like onions, jalapenos, tomatillos and herbs is as easy as a press of a button. Try salsa verde for a unique flavor that goes amazing with pork or chicken, or blend cans of fire roasted tomatoes and green chilis for a more classic flavor. Luckily, the 72-ounce pitcher holds a lot: you’ll want to eat this all week long.

Crush Batches of Ice for Next-Level Cocktails

If you’re hosting holiday parties, nothing gets people more excited than a frozen cocktail. For easy prep and almost no party work, keep bags of ice in your freezer and pre-made batches of drinks like margaritas in the fridge (it’ll be easy to mix them up the day before!). Then, just blend them up when your guests arrive. The powerful Ninja® Total Crushing® & Chopping Blades will create frothy, delicious drinks quickly – and with the BlendSense™ Technology, it will sense the ingredients and adjust its speed and pulses accordingly. That means if you want to switch it up and add frozen fruit like strawberries or mangos to the mix, you won’t have to guess if the blender has pulsed them up thoroughly before you serve them.

Mix Up Perfect Pumpkin Spice Frozen Coffees

Is fall really fall without pumpkin-flavored coffees? Nope. But instead of waiting in line to pay a pretty penny for a creamy, warm, spicy kick of caffeine, make them at home for a more bespoke and affordable option. Prep coffee the night before to leave in the fridge. In the morning, add ice, your milk of choice, and pumpkin spice syrup (you can purchase this or even make it yourself with brown sugar or maple syrup and spices) to the blender. Boom! Instantly delicious, next-level coffee at home. Use the two single-serve cups, and the Ninja Detect™ Duo® Power Blender Pro will alert you if you need more liquid. Or use the 72-ounce pitcher for batch coffee for the whole family.

Chop Vegetables for Easier Soups, Stews, and Frittatas

The Ninja® Total Crushing® & Chopping Blades makes quick work of vegetable prep, which means your hearty stews, soups and chilis are about to get easier. Add in onions, garlic, carrots and celery for instant prep. Keep it in the freezer or get cooking right away: after all, half the work of making soups and stews is all of the chopping and dicing, so you’re looking at a warm, hearty dinner in less time than ever before. And, since holidays always seem to bring overnight guests, make that work easy with a make-ahead frittata. Use the Ninja Detect™ Duo® Power Blender Pro to chop up onions and peppers, pour some beaten eggs with some milk into a casserole dish, add cheese and pop it in the oven. It really can’t get much quicker or easier.

Prep Smoothies Ahead Of Time for Easy Mornings

Smoothies are one of the easiest breakfasts if you plan a little bit during your Sunday meal prep. Using reusable silicone bags that are safe to freeze, place your ingredients for one or two smoothies in each one: try nutrient-rich veggies and fruits like bananas, spinach, kale, apple, pineapple, berries, lemon, ginger and more. In the morning, dump the ingredients into the single serve cup, add a scoop of protein powder or flax seeds and the juice, water or milk of your choice. Then, let the blender do all of the leg work and voila! Attach the spout lid, grab your purse and get the day going.

There are so many reasons to love the Ninja Detect™ Duo® Power Blender Pro. And with top-rack dishwasher-safe containers, lids and blades, clean-up is as easy as the blending. It also comes with everything you need to begin: 1800 Peak Watt Motor Base, 72 oz. Pitcher with pour spout, Total Crushing® & Chopping Blade Assembly, two 24 oz. Single-Serve Cups, two Spout Lids, and a Hybrid Edge™ Blade. For under $200, it’s a great gift for family or for yourself this holiday season. And remember, Food Network Fans can save 10% by entering the code FOOD10 at checkout. Happy blending!