The winner was Diane H of IL.
I am extremely excited for today’s giveaway. The folks over at Blendtec were extremely generous and provided both a blender for me to review AND a unit for giveaway so one of you will have Christmas early this year!
I have wanted a fancy blender for a long time. I had a nice-ish blender. It was about $100 so not cheap- but it never got the smoothness or creaminess that I wanted in smoothies and such.
I was very excited to compare my current blender to the Blendtec to see how they compared and if the Blendtec really was worth the extra investment.
There are several models of Blendtec blenders and a few price points. The one that I have is the Designer 725 model and a twister jar- this one is the top of the line and it is amazing!!
Here is what the front of the blender looks like- there are easy little pictures you push according to what you want to make and the blender does everything. From left to right there is a button for- smoothies, salsa or other chunkier type recipes, ice cream, juice, soup and then the self clean feature. The screen also prompts you and tells you the speed.
There is also a little line under those things and you can use those lines to adjust how much of a pulse you want. So say you are making a soup but you want it to be chunky and not super smooth. You can use that pulse feature to get exactly the right texture. And it will stir your recipe by using the little pulse buttons!
I have made soup twice so far and the machine actually gets the soup hot! You toss in some veggies, broth, cheese etc… and in about 2 minutes you have dinner ready to go. I have also made several smoothies in the Blendtec and they are so creamy and perfectly blended. Previously I had to ad my liquid and greens to the blender first to blend and then the fruit to get the spinach completely blended and not chunky in the smoothie. That is no longer an issue for me as the Blendtec does a perfect smoothie in just seconds. Just toss it all in!
I also made carrot juice in my Blendtec- a juicer is a purchase we have considered in this house but the Blendtec took care of that. The juice was very smooth and fresh tasting.
We have not yet made ice cream with the Blendtec but that is on the list for sure. This one little blender really does do so many things in one. Oh and this giveaway also includes the Twister jar which is awesome. I have mentioned many times how much I love Almond Butter and I was floored with how easy it was in the Blendtec. Before it used to take me ages to get the right consistency in my food processor and the Blendtec made Almond Butter from whole almonds in about 2 minutes. Plus the blender has a feature to actually stir as you are processing your almonds! I don’t think I will ever buy peanut butter or almond butter again- it is just so easy with the Twister Jar.
Now for a few other quick features-
- The self clean feature is super easy- you put a small amount of water and dish soap and then push the button and it cleans itself. I just needed to do a little rinse and some extra cleaning of the lid.
- This will fit on a counter under a cabinet- I use mine every day now so I will probably start keeping it right on the counter.
- The blade is low in the blender and it is dull to touch so you don’t need to worry about removing it to clean or any accidents from a sharp blade.
- No tamper is needed with the Blendtec- just be sure the lid is on very securely.
- Made in America. Yay!
All in all this guy exceeded my expectations. If you have read MFA for awhile you know it is very rare that I rave about things. I have lots of things I love but I am always worried people will trust my recommendation and then get disappointed in a product. I did truly love this machine and I already told my husband that we have to get one of these for our parents for Christmas. This is a great tool if you want to have an active and healthy lifestyle- it makes smoothies, soups, juices, nut butters and so much more so simple and easy to prepare. You can eat clean and fresh in literally minutes.
AND NOW IT IS YOUR TURN!
Would you like to win a Blendtec Designer 725 with Wildside AND a Twister Jar? The value on this beauty is $725!!
If so just click below to enter. You will be asked to provide a mailing address. That is simply to expedite shipment of the prize and will be used for no other purpose.
For a bonus entry (just one bonus per person):
- a fan of My Frugal Adventures on Facebook
- or if you are a follower over on Pinterest!
- Following on Instagram!
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I will select a winner randomly on the 14th at 12pm PST.
GOOD LUCK!!!
This giveaway was generously provided by Blendtec. You can read all about the various Blendtec blenders here and you can follow them on Facebook here. There are a lot of great recipes and inspiration on the Instagram page here.
Thx for the awesome contests this week – made it a fun week! Congrats on all of the success of your site – it rocks!
Thank you Debbie! I hope you win something 🙂
I am so happy about your fans ,including me .How lucky we are .
Blender rocks ..It has self clean feature… i love that…
AWESOME!! I would love this. We currently have a very sad and broken food processor for all of our mixing needs.
Thank you for all you do… my family has benefited immensely from all your posts! Also thanks for this weeks giveaways….they are amazing!!!
Would love a blender like this. Tired of fighting with mine to make smoothies.
Needing a new machine for making margaritas and salsa!!!!!
I can’t tell you how exciting this is. I have had my eye on Blendtec for such a long time. What an awesome machine. I’ve compared to all the others online and there is none that compares.
Thank you so much for sharing this with some lucky fan.
GAH- our Cuisinart blender bit the dust last week and I’ve started shopping and comparing the “big name” blenders. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE this Blendtec! You’ve had such great giveaways this week… thank you!!!
my birthday is on Saturday. This would be a great gift to receive. Here is hoping!! (fingers crossed)
Thanks for the giveaway and I hope I win. I need a new blender!
This giveaway is great! We’ve wanted a blendtec for so long but on a single, military income we can’t really afford to splurge on something so amazing! This would also make a feet birthday present for my 30th on the 23rd lol! 😉
Anyways, you’re amazing and I love your page!! It’s always full of awesome tips and tricks!
Wow! Great giveaway!
Having such fun entering these give aways!!! Thanks Charlene for such a great promo. 🙂 And as always for all you do!
This could help me sneak some healthy fruits & veggies into my husband and son’s diet! I have my fingers crossed!
OMG, I want one!!!
Thank you for this opportunity to learn about this blender.
Charlene, it’s so sweet of you to host all of these great giveaways!
It’s like Christmas in September 🙂
Thank you!
WOW! What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for all the chances to win.
Been drooling over a blendtec for years! Its time to get my family eating healthy. Thank you for the chance!
Thank you for the comprehensive description of the Blendtec Blender! Great descriptive, knowledgeable overview 🙂
Thank you for the chance!
I have been a follower of MyFrugalAdventures for a few years now and I have to say….it is my favorite site. You do a fantastic job keeping us posted with a variety of posts. You Rock Charlene! Here’s to many more years!!
thanks for the giveaway. you are awesome!
Love to win!!!
I’ve followed you for years (5or 6 now I think!). Love your consistency and hard work!
i have been DYING to get a blendtec for about 4 years now. i think i’ve entered every giveaway i’ve ever seen for them! i hope i can win this one! thanks so much for the awesome giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway.
This looks incredible. I make my own almond and oat milk., This would be so helpful
awesome giveaway!!!!
OMG OMG ! I almost fainted ! I love this giveaway.
I would not want anything else for Christmas 😉
I have always wanted one of these blenders! I have gone through so many blenders! The just won’t hold up! I have heard a lot of GREAT things about these blenders! Got my fingers crossed I WIN!!!!
I need to upgrade, as I am recently vegan (again) and am trying to feed my family healthier. I was leaning towards a Vitamix, but I think the Blendtec can do more! Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the fun giveaway contest! So exciting 🙂 fingers crossed
I received it today!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!