Magic Bullet MBR-1701 17-Piece Express Mixing Set
- 17-piece high-speed mixing system chops, whips, blends, and more
- Includes power base, 2 blades, 2 cups, 4 mugs, 2 sealed lids, 2 vented lids, and recipes
- Durable see-through construction; press down for results in 10 seconds or less
- Microwave- and freezer-safe cups and mugs; dishwasher-safe parts
- Measures approximately 4 by 4 by 10 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Product Description
Magic bullet high speed blender mixer system – power base with stainless steel cross blade and flat blade/tall and short bullet cups/shaker/steamer tops/stay-fresh lids/four mugs with colored lip rings/100-page magic bullet, 10 second recipe book. The magic bullet replaces a food processor, blender, and coffee grinder. Yet it occupies only the space of a coffee mug. It stays handy on your countertop for instant meals and snacks. There are no buttons to push. Just lo… More >>
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I received my Magic Bullet set as a gift, after coveting it for quite some time(love that informercial!). After owning it and using it, I still love it, but I did have to adjust my expectations a bit.
It works wonderfully for soft foods. It is great for making dips, sauces, marinades, salad dressings, tapenades… It is great for blending soft foods, for making emulsions, whipping cream… I have made great hummus in my Magic Bullet, as well as chicken salad. You get the idea.
It also makes an EXCELLENT coffee grinder!
What it does not do is work like a normal food processor, in that it cannot process harder foods. Raw vegetables are a no. Also, forget crushing ice! Those mugs that come with the set are a cute idea, but they are useless. You cannot make a frozen drink with the Magic Bullet because all it does is throw the ice around in circles.
So, If you want a real food processor, do not buy this one. If you want a light-weight and small processor that is great for soft foods and liquids (and grinding coffee beans), then you can’t go wrong with the Magic Bullet!
Rating: 3 / 5
According to the Amazon data base, I purchased the Magic Bullet in March. It is hard to believe that I’ve been using this blender at least twice every day since. I have used it primarily as a “frozen” drink maker–some would call them smoothies, I call them meal replacement drinks. I have also ground coffee beans to an espresso grind; made pesto, salad dressing, and use it to mix the wet ingredients for my seitan.
What I have learned: the heavier ingredients need to go into the cup first and then the lighter ingredients, whatever they are. When making pesto, this means that the nuts go in first, followed by the cheese (especially if you are using a chunk of cheese as opposed to shredded) and then the basil. If you are using olive oil, it should actually go in last. The reason for the importance of the order is that the blade, while it is put on top of the cup, is actually the bottom of the blender. Putting the heavier ingredients into the cup first help insure smoother blending action. The only time that the heaviest item should not go in first is when it is sticky: nut butter, molasses, etc.
When I make pesto, I leave it in the cup and use the “storage” lid. I have found that it keeps very nicely for about a week.
What I do not recommend: While grinding coffee beans was successful, I was a bit concerned about the motor burning up. It may be because I was grinding the beans to an espresso grind rather than a drip–as they show on the infomercial. I also do not recommend grinding large quantities of cheese. Truthfully, it is questionable as to whether it is faster than using a box grater. I have also tried to grind medications and calcium tablets. It takes a very long time and the pills never really got powder smooth. They also stay “stuck” to the bottom of the cup when blending into a drink.
Advice: remove the gasket for cleaning. When using berries, the seeds can slip under the gasket and cause a mess. Also, when using the Magic Bullet for mixing anything with oil or fats, I recommend washing it in the dishwasher (top shelf). I had no luck cleaning the “grease” out; however when blending just about anything else, it is very easy to clean with just water and a drop of dish soap.
Yes, I will buy another if/when this one dies of over use.
Asides: for some reason, the Amazon data base has me having purchased the Bullet through them through a 3rd party vendor. My purchase was not through the 3rd party vendor–why, when Ammy ships for free? My original review can be found at: Magic Bullet Express 17-Piece High-Speed Blender Mixing System
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a great little machine. Does not do everything according to the infomercial but is compact and handy with what it does. However the construction is bad. My blade assembly started leaking under the blade and the customer service refused to replace it because I did not have the receipt. I paid for a new blade which again started leaking in a few months, they are willing to replace it but now want me to pay for shipping&handling. I have spent enough on this machine, even bought a few as gifts, I am disappointed that it is not long lasting.
Rating: 1 / 5
This “magic” bullet does not do what you think it will do. It is a big pain and I finally just threw mine away out of frustration after trying for 20 minutes to grind coffee beans. It does not chop without stopping, shaking, stopping again repeating,…You really would save time just chopping onions, garlic, chesses, and the like. Forget grinding chicken into the sandwiches like the infomercial. Doesn’t happen. Only the slushy drinks turn out well. It was a rip off and I have buyers remorse!
Rating: 1 / 5
I bought this after seeing the infomercial; I mean what a great idea. I have a small kitchen and wanted to have one appliance that could replace my blender and food processor. What a disappointment! It doesn’t do what the commerical states. Mine broke off one of the tabs on the first use but they did replace it. And those great drinks they show in the commercial – fogettaboutit! The ice never breaks – just makes smaller globs. The only thing I was happy about was its ability to shered fresh Parmesan cheese. MIne is going in the garage sale! Don’t buy this.
Rating: 1 / 5