Smoothies
The Magic Bullet is perfect for creating delicious, satisfying, frosty
smoothies and protein drinks. The best part is that you blend your
ingredients and drink your smoothie out of the very same
dishwasher-friendly cup … no mess! Plus, the power of the Magic
Bullet pulverizes ice in a way few blenders ever will.
First … Add your favorite smoothie ingredients and ice into the Tall
Cup, or Party Mug, and twist on the Cross Blade. (See recipes on
Page 84.)
Then … Place the cup onto the Power Base, push down on the cup
and twist clockwise until the tabs of the cup fit under the lip of the
Power Base and the motor is running consistently (Lock On mode).
Keep blending … until you achieve a smooth consistency. The
thickness of the drink will depend on the ingredients you use. You’ll
usually be able to hear when it’s done. When all the ice is crushed,
the grinding sound will stop and you’ll hear a nice even whirring
sound.
If your smoothie is so thick that the ice or fruit is having a
hard time reaching the blade, add more liquid and continue
blending.
Experiment with different smoothie ingredients. Smoothies
are all about throwing whatever fruits, juices, yogurts, or
whatever you have around the house, into a cup and giving it a
whirl. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients.
To improve the performance of your Magic Bullet:
When crushing ice, use the cross blade with either the Party Mugs
or the Blender Jug. Do not fill the container with more than one third
ice. Use “Pulse Blending” mode, do not use the “Lock On” mode.
If ice gets stuck under the cross blade, lift the container off the
Power Base, give the container a shake and then continue blending.
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Magic Bullet Basics
Chopping Onions and Garlic
With the Magic Bullet, chopping onions and mincing garlic is
effortless. No more tears, no more stinky hands and no more knife
and cutting board … you are literally seconds away from chopped,
minced, even pureed onions and garlic.
First … prep the onions or garlic by removing any skin and making
sure the pieces will fit into the Magic Bullet cup.
Next … Place the whole onions, onion pieces, or garlic into the
Short Cup and twist on the Cross Blade.
Then … Give it several very quick Pulses. Remember to apply a bit
of counter-clockwise pressure to the cup to keep it from locking on
(see the Pulse technique on Page 17). With the other hand, give it a
quick tap and release as soon as you hear the motor start. For
coarser onion or garlic chunks, Pulse only a few times. For a minced
consistency, Pulse five or six times. And for a smooth puree, just
keep Pulsing, or Lock On (see Page 15) until you’ve achieved a
smooth, thin consistency.
When chopping onions and garlic, you may find the Tap
Technique (Page 19) helpful.
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