Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender
A blender with a built-in heating element. It cooks and blends simultaneously.
True Cooking Capability
Many high-performance blenders claim to make hot soup, but they do it by using the friction of the blades spinning at high speeds. The Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender takes a different approach: it actually has a built-in 800-watt heating element in the base of the glass pitcher.
This means it doesn't just heat soup; it can actually boil and cook raw ingredients. You can sauté onions directly in the blender before adding broth and vegetables. This opens up an entirely new world of one-pot (or one-pitcher) cooking.
Beyond Smoothies
Because it can boil, it is fantastic for making infused waters, melting chocolate for fondue, and creating rich, cooked fruit jams. The glass pitcher is heavy-duty and thermal-shock resistant, though it is quite heavy and must be hand-washed carefully to protect the heating element.
- Pros: Built-in heating element actually cooks food, excellent for hot soups and dips, glass pitcher, very affordable.
- Cons: The glass pitcher is very heavy, cannot be submerged in water for cleaning, motor isn't as powerful for cold blending as other Ninjas.
- Best For: Soup lovers, making hot dips, and people who want to minimize dirty pots and pans.
For cold blending, it features a 1000-watt motor. It handles ice and smoothies well, but it isn't quite as powerful as Ninja's dedicated cold blenders. The true value here is the heating element and the automated cooking programs.
Final Verdict
If you frequently make hot soups, cheese dips, or sauces, the Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot is an incredibly useful, innovative appliance that justifies its counter space.