I think that I might have broken up with my blender.
This has massively surprised me as I was a fully signed up member of the Vitamix fan club. But a shiny new model came along and tempted me, and I have to say that my fledgling new relationship is pretty darned good.
My new blender is the Optimum 9400 sold by, new to the UK, Australian company Froothie.
My impressions after just one use were that the Optimum is
- Lighter
- Quicker
- Far quieter
- Blends better – no need to use the tamper
The Optimum is also considerably cheaper than the equivalent Vitamix. £329 as opposed to £460 for the Vitamix Total Nutrition Centre.
Technically the Optimum does well too:-
Comparison analysis from Froothie.
It is still early days for the Froothie Optimum 9400 and I, but I am reasonably optimistic of a happy future together. I will be putting both the blenders head to head in some more tests and reporting back.
The Froothie blended this chocolate hazelnut smoothie in seconds this morning, it tastes of a chocolate & hazelnut spread, but contains 4 portions of fruit and veg and none of the added fats and sugars of a jar of spread. Simply delicious and a healthy start to the day.
Delicious chocolate smoothie with added leafy greens. Tastes like Nutella!
- 240 ml Chocolate milk I used Oatly
- 1 banana – frozen
- 1 apricot – stone removed
- 1 nectarine – stone removed
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 2 tsp hazelnut butter
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 large handful kale
- Pinch – cocoa nibs – to serve
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Put all the ingredients into the jug of an elite blender and whizz until smooth.
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Serve immediately sprinkled with the cocoa nibs.
I am sending this to June’s #ExtraVeg challenge hosted by Michelle.
Fuss Free Flavours received an Optimum 9400 blender to review from Froothie. All opinions are our own, and we were not required to write a positive review.
Oh yum! This looks delicious! I’ll have your Vitamix if you ever totally break up. (I’m not kidding! I tried a Vitamix juice and sorbet at BritMums and fell in love, but there’s no way I could afford to buy one!).
The optimum is far more affordable Elizabeth, but still very expensive. But I use mine everyday for a green smoothie and have not had a cold since I started drinking them regularly.
My that does look nice. Will be interesting to see if the Froothie can stand up to the heavy duty use I know you will subject it to!
I am looking forward to putting it through it’s paces Sarah. Soup for lunch today.
Interesting that your head has been turned by this blender. The noise of the Vitamix is the thing I don’t like.
It is so much quieter. Still noisy, but I feel I can use it at 7am without worrying about the neighbours.
What an insanely healthy recipe Helen! You’ve packed an outrageous amount of nutrition into that smoothie – you could conquer the world after drinking that I’m sure. Can’t believe you’ve ditched the Vitamix…
Thanks Katie,
It is early days, but I am so impressed with the Optimum 9400!
I’ve recently converted myself to having smoothies for breakfast everyday, I don’t always add the greens but I have noticed that I am just feeling better in general with more energy. I’m going to have to hunt down some chocolate milk to give this recipe a go as it sounds like a brilliant way to start the day.
I’ve been lusting after a Vitamix so it’s good to know that the Optimum is a bit cheaper, better start saving up though!
I am very impressed with the Optimum. Most blenders can cope with spinach, but it does need better one to get kale and other greens to silky smoothness.
I’m surprised to read you’re ditching the Vitamix Helen, the Optimum must be really impressive. I love the look of your smoothie, healthy and chocolate has got to be a winner!
It is early days Sian, but I am super impressed. The Froothie team have oodles of confidence in their product as they are sending review Optimums to die hard Vitamix fans.
How interesting – I still like the vitamix but the idea of a quieter version makes it tempting to try the Froothie machine. Lovely pic of the smoothie too Helen.
Both are excellent machines Nazima. Living in a flat the difference in noise is really appreciated.
Super excited to have received my Froothie yesterday. Haven’t got around to testing it yet, first have to do a spot of shopping. That’s one very healthy smoothie you have there, Helen!
I am loving it Michelle. So much lighter than the Vitamix.
I’m favouring the Froothie for the same reasons, most especially the noise reduction and the quick result when compared to the Vitamix (although mine is the cheaper and smaller Vitamix Aspire, exclusive to Lakeland). Lovely recipe too, Helen. Have been away a lot so I haven’t properly put it through its paces, but so far I am quite impressed.
I am really enjoying it. I cannot imagine not having an elite blender now.
Haha, I love that. I’m breaking up with my blender. You do make me smile Helen, but I feel the same. Fabulous recipe. I love that you mixed chocolate in with a green smoothie. Great idea!
Nutella to drink! I’m sold – must make this in my Optimum 9400, The list of things to make is growing!
Loving my optimum too!