Like it easy and powerful? Then try the Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700!
Written: Mar 21 '03 (Updated Mar 30 '03)
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Pros: Powerful, Easy to use and to clean up
Cons: The cost is high
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a powerful, long lasting blender and/or smoothie machine, the Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700 Smoothie Machine SP700 is for you!
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| 2buzy's Full Review: Back to Basics SP700C Smoothie Pro 3-Speed Blender |
Trying to get my family to eat properly is a full time job! Fortunately, I have found an easy way to make sure they get recommended servings of fruit every day ~ by making fruit smoothies! And best of all the are quick to make, delicious tasting and are low-fat as well!
When I first starting making these smoothies, I used our regular blender. I soon found out this was NOT going to give the best results and I went looking for a more powerful machine the would last through my family's daily use and I found it in the Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700 Smoothie Machine SP700!
** The included Custom Stir Stick can be used to break up air pockets and increase the mixing speed.
WHAT MAKES THIS MACHINE WORK SO WELL?
There are two elements that help the Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700 work so well. First is the Container Shape which is somewhat funnel shaped. The top of the machine is wider than the base and therefore the ice and other ingredients are forced down into the center where the blade then pulls it down for continuous mixing. Add to that a POWERFUL 700 Watt Pulse-Power Motor and you can see how easily the fruit and ice are smoothed together.
** The Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700 comes in • Chrome or • White colors.
OKAY, I SEE HOW IT WORKS BUT IS IT EASY TO USE?
This is one EASY to use blending machine!
When you are making your smoothies they have even eliminated the guesswork of the amount to make! The Large 56 oz container is clearly marked, indicating how much to use for both two and four servings.
Them there are only FOUR buttons • On/Off • Mix • Smooth • Pulse ~ could it get any more simple?
Dispensing the smoothies couldn't get any easier either! Instead of having to take off the lid then pour the drinks like you do with a regular blender, the Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700 has a easy to use dispenser value which allows you to place the glass under it, hold the switch up to fill and replace it back down to stop the flowing.
Clean up is quick and easy too ~ simply rinse out and a quick cleaning of the container, top and mixing stick and you're done!
SOUNDS GOOD BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO MAKE A SMOOTHIE
Smoothies can be made using ANY Fruit ~ making it easy to find one that even your pickiest eater will like! The Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700 comes with a 100 page recipe book to get you started. From there you can you can make additions and/or substitutions to fit your needs and taste. You can make them fat free, full of fat, with extra vitamins, with flex seed added, etc., the choices are endless!
Here are a couple of our favorites ~
Raspberry Banana Smoothie
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup raspberry yogurt
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup banana chunks
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup ice cubes
Banana Strawberry Smoothie
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 cup banana chunks
• 1 1/2 cup Strawberries
• 1 cup ice
• Flex seed
Tropical Twist Smoothie
• 1 cup Pineapple Juice
• 1 cup Peach chunks
• 1 cup Banana chunks
• 1 cup Star Fruit OR Kiwi
• 1 Mango, peeled and cubed
• Protein Powder
• 1 cup ice
LOW FAT Fruit Smoothie
• 1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
• 2/3 cup skim milk
• 1 cup banana
• 3" cube of soft tofu
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup ice cubes
For ALL of the above recipes ~
Put the ice cubes in first, then follow with remaining ingredients in any order. Blend on • Mix for 30 seconds then • Smooth until well blended, usually less than a minute. If you are using frozen fruits OR if the ice cubes are not easily breaking up, use the • Pulse setting for 30 seconds before moving to the • Smooth setting.
TIPS
** Use fresh or unsweetened fruit to save calories and avoid a syrupy sweet drink.
** To make a frostier drink, freeze the fruit before making.
** ADD juice or lemonade to THIN out a drink. ADD more fruit, ice cubes or tofu to THICKEN a drink.
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Drinking smoothies is an easy way to make sure your family gets their recommended servings of fruit every day! And using the Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700 Smoothie Machine SP700 makes it easy and fast!
I would recommend this machine to anyone who makes a lot of smoothies and/or fruit drinks. Or anyone who wants to START making them!
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 59.99
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