One of the more versatile, yet powerful appliances that currently sits in my kitchen is an all in one food processor.
Let’s face it, mixing dough, grating cheeses, grinding up nuts and seeds, or chopping and slicing vegetables, can be a very tiresome process if done by hand. Machines such as a food processor can help save multiple hours of prep time and stress in the kitchen.
Blenders and food processors are two very different beasts. The former is best suited for mixing drinks and smoothies, while the latter is designed to chop, mix, or shred solid food. Processors primarily deal with items like tuna, chicken, and hard-boiled eggs. It can therefore be a bit challenging to find an appliance that’s an effective combination of the two.
Having both a blender and a food processor in your kitchen can really help make it easier to prepare things such as cocktails, beverages, and fresh meals. But what if you could have these two tools in one appliance?
It would help you to save space without too many appliances piling up in your kitchen. You could whip up milkshakes, smoothies, grind up spices and nuts, chop or puree vegetables, as well as knead bread dough. The possibilities really are endless!
Combining a food processor and blender is a wonderful solution for those with limited countertop or cabinet space. The trick to choosing the best blender/food processor combo is finding a model that performs both functions well.
All In One Food Processor and Juicer
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This Juiceman 3-in-1 Total Juicer combines a citrus juicer, a juice extractor, and a blender all into one appliance, creating one kitchen system for all your juicing and blending needs.
The citrus juicer attachment can press fresh, natural orange juice, the juice extractor can extract a nutritious, but flavorful glass of juice, while the blender attachment can blend up your favorite smoothies and shakes all at home. It does everything from juicing to blending, and everything in between.
It features a wide mouth feed chute that allows you to insert whole fruits and vegetables, so there is no pre-slicing or cutting necessary. There is also an internal stainless steel filter which, during the juicing process, separates the juice through a small spout opening into your container, while the attached 2 Liter container catches all of the pulp.
Finally, cleanup is made simple, as all of the parts are dishwasher safe.
All In One Food Processor and Blender
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Personally, the best all in one food processor and blender combo is this Nutri Ninja / Ninja Blender System.
Its state of the art Auto-iQ Technology provides smart programs which combine timed pausing, pulsing, and blending patterns allowing the blender to do most of the work by itself.
The Extractor Blade Assembly easily breaks down seeds, ice, vegetables, and even whole fruits for the optimal amount of vitamins and minerals.
Its Total Crushing Pitcher finely shaves ice in seconds for frozen smoothies and other drinks, while the Food Processor Bowl provides perfect, even chopping.
It also includes three Nutri Ninja Cups (18 oz., 24 oz. and 32 oz.) with Sip & Seal Lids which are perfect for taking drinks on the go, and the 25 recipe inspiration guide is a nice added bonus.
Manual All In One Food Processor
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This Breville All In One processing station blends, mashes, chops, and slices all in one multi-function kitchen tool.
It utilizes an Immersion Blender, so you have complete control of blending process. I also found the Ergonomic Control Grip provides increased stability and control with a soft touch finish.
The Adjustable Slicing Disc has nineteen thickness settings so you can also customize the thickness of your slices from a thin 0.5mm up to a thick 6.0mm.
Its adjustable speed controls include fifteen speed settings for precise blending and processing.
Along with an extra-large processing bowl, it also includes ice crushing blades, an S Blade, a Variable Slicing Disc, and a Reversible Shredding Disc.
When it comes to cooking in a kitchen as small as mine, any extra room freed up is greatly appreciated. Not only can all in one food processors perform a wide variety of kitchen tasks with their versatility, but the preparation time and countertop space saved just make them a no brainer!