How to Use a NutriBullet

Last Updated: March 14, 2023 References Approved

The NutriBullet is an at-home blender designed to extract the nutrients of fruits and vegetables. This article will teach you how to use both functions of the NutriBullet, making drinks and making powders, and how to clean your NutriBullet.

Part 1

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Extracting and Milling with the NutriBullet

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Differentiate between the two blades. There is one regular Extractor blade that has four sides, and one Milling blade with only a single blade. The Extractor blade is used to blend all fruits and vegetables into drinks, and the Milling blade is used to turn dry ingredients into powders. You will change this blade depending on what you are making, a drink or a powder.^{[1]
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Use the NutriBullet on a level surface near a plug. A kitchen counter or table is best. Keep the NutriBullet base away from water when you are using it. Now, plug in the Power Base. This is the part of the NutriBullet you will plug in and will place the cup onto.^{[2]
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Fill the Tall or Short Cup with the desired ingredients. Use fruits and vegetables that you like to make a nutritious drink, or fill the cup with ingredients you want to turn into powder, like nuts or seeds. The Tall Cup NutriBullet has the capacity to hold 24 ounces and the Short Cup has the capacity to hold 18 ounces. Do not fill the cup past the max line.^{[3]
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- For nutritious drinks, add 50% fruit and 50% leafy greens. This will make a drink filled with vitamins.
- Cut the vegetables or fruits in halves or quarters if they do not fit into the cup.
- Fill the cup up with almonds or oats to make a powdery substance you can then eat in yogurt or on top of cereal.
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Add liquid if you are making a drink. The amount of liquid you use will determine the consistency of your drink, so use less liquid for a chunkier drink. Never fill the cup past the fill line. You can use water, juice, almond milk, or any liquid of your choice.
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Place the blade you will be using on the cup. Once you place the ingredients of your drink or powder in the Tall or Short Cup, cap the cup with the Extractor or Milling blade. Press down and twist, screwing the blade on until it is securely attached to the cup.
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Press the cup blade side-down onto the Power Base. There are two notches on either side of the NutriBullet logo on the base. There are also two round protrusions on the cup with your ingredients; line up these notches and protrusions. Then, simply push the cup down, and your ingredients will mix.
- Lift the cup up and out to stop it.
- Mixing the ingredients should only take a few seconds.
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Tap or shake the cup to loosen stubborn ingredients. Sometimes, ingredients will get stuck, especially if you do not put enough liquid in the cup. Tap or shake the cup to loosen these ingredients so everything mixes together.
- You can also add more liquid if desired by removing the cup from the Power Base, removing the blade, and then adding more liquid.
- Feel free to shake or tap the entire NutriBullet without removing the cup from the base.
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Use the re-sealable lids to save drinks. Each NutriBullet comes with two re-sealable lids in case you do not finish your drink. Place them tightly on the cup, then refrigerate for up to 2 days.^{[4]
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Part 2

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Cleaning the NutriBullet

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Wash the cup and lid on the top rack of any dishwasher. Do not place the blade or base in the dishwasher, however. Wash the cup and lids on a normal cycle.
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Wash the cup, lid, and blade with warm and soapy water. Use regular dish soap and warm water to rinse the cup and blade, but be careful handling the extremely sharp blade.
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Wash the NutriBullet base with a damp rag. Unplug the NutriBullet base before cleaning. Use a damp rag to wipe away any residue.
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Clean stubborn, dry residue by blending soap in the NutriBullet. Use the Milling Blade for this cleanup. Fill the cup 2/3 of the way with soap, then blend for 30 seconds.^{[5]
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Printable Recipes

NutriBullet Weight Loss Shake Recipe

NutriBullet Breakfast Shake Recipe

NutriBullet Hummus Recipe

Community Q&A

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Can I use milk in a NutriBullet?

Community Answer

Yes. Liquids like milk and water are fine.
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Can I use hot water in it?

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Community Answer

Probably not, because the hot water may damage the cup which could affect the NutriBullet's performance.
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Can it work as a food processor?

Community Answer

Not really. It is intended to liquefy foods, so you pretty much only get one consistency. You can try to not fully blend whatever you put in it, but that doesn't work very well.

Warnings

The sound of blending may be very loud, depending on what you're blending.

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Once you've finished putting in your fruits/vegetables, make sure the container fits snugly. You don't want liquid splattering everywhere.

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While the Nutribullet can crush ice, the blender blades are not designed to crush ice. You can use a couple ice cubes in your Nutriblast smoothie recipe as long as you use liquid. Ice should be less than 25% of your total ingredients when making a Nutribullet smoothie.

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Never immerse the NutriBullet cord, plug, or base in water.

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Always remove apple core seeds, peach pits, avocado pits, etc. Any seeds or pits are poisonous if blended.

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Do not add hot liquids in the NutriBullet; only add room-temperature water.^{[6]
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Do not place NutriBullet in the microwave.^{[7]
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