Ninja SLUSHi Review: We Were Blown Away...

[@TheAverageKitchen]

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[@J_Peace]

Just FYI, you can add allulose (sweetener) to zero/low sugar drinks to get it to slush. It makes the drinks a bit sweeter, but not dramatically.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Good to know ! Thanks for watching. Marc

[@scarfa21]

and probably that fake sugar aftertaste. or no?

[@fred5784]

Allulose is only 70% as sweet as sugar.

[@joeslinky]

The low sugar/high alcohol detection does not directly measure the liquid. What is does, is it’s measuring the temperature that the liquid is getting. If temp keeps decreasing but no slush is formed after a certain period of time it’s going to assume that your mixture either has low sugar or high alcohol. So it will take 30 minutes to tell because it’s time based

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great insight. Thank you. 🙏🏼. Marc

[@louisborsato7676]

Thanks for the review! If you live in Canada, Canadian Tire has a special buy on this item for $349.99. Sale runs from September 5th to September 12th Currently at Lac Seul in North Western, Ontario. The bite is on!!🎣

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Haha thanks for the info! Lac Seul is up there for sure! Thanks for watching. - J

[@watsomd]

I bought one after being on the waiting list 4 times. I tried coke slushi, margarita, sneaky pete, whisky/coke, gatorade/vodka, shirley temple slushi, and chocolate mikeshake over labor day weekend party. It as great. We did experience the error of too much sugar, and too much alcohol. Everyone loved it and wanted one. The cost was the only negative, we wish $249.99. On the margarita we did not use the book recipe and just put in premix that already had alcohol in it. As expected, it had TOO much sugar we added just a little water and it froze up nicely. We also set the milkshake to the coldest setting which is very close to a Wendy's frosty, but just misses it due to it having to be extruded by design. The sneaky petes were the best ever due to the consistency of the product. If you are on the fence, DO IT! I am still amazed I can have slurpees at home anytime I wish. A total game changer. FYI there are syrups that do have the brix freezing that are Sugar Free, hit Amazon if you are diabetic like me.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the great comment! - J

[@likemotherlikedaughter]

What should we search for on Amazon for those sugar free syrups that work in these types of machines?

[@patch21]

I'd like to make a simple pineapple vodka or rum drink. What would you recommend in terms of measured ingredients?

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Same amount of liquid as the margarita, which going off memory was 1 cup and 1/4 alcohol. Marc

[@jiminboo]

Nice video thanks. Some people have reported liquid getting stuck in the back of the machine that does not come out during the rinse cycle and that’s impossible to clean due to how it folds, leading to mold. Apparently it’s a design flaw. Has Ninja addressed this?

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Not sure. Maybe ninja could answer that. Marc

[@critr41]

I solved this issue by laying a bead of food grade silicone at the seam.

[@jiminboo]

@@critr41 Thanks! This is at the seam on the back where the hole is, near the bottom? Cheers

[@MichaelJ84.]

@@critr41can you post a picture and also what you used and how you put it in there…I have one coming and would like to do the same to avoid issues

[@countrycitybeach]

Love that you did all of the functions ! Thank you !

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for watching! - J

[@johnnytuinals9046]

I just bought a Ninja for $191 (35% off on new credit card from Kohl's) and got another $60 off (Kohls dollars}brings it to around $130.Kohls has been sold out for awhile but I had to buy one with these discounts.Will be getting it sometime next week but very happy with my new toy...

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great deal! - J

[@kennethcox4115]

Can't wait to get mine.Is supposed to be here wednesday or "thirsty" Great review I enjoyed it!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much! Let us know your thoughts once it arrives! - J

[@nrusso967]

As always, Jamie & Marc, I LOVE your videos!!! Your opinions, I feel, are completely honest & unbiased!!! It is quite expensive! But if you have a lot of company for holidays (especially in the summer), baseball/soccer watching parties I could see it getting a lot of use! Especially for barbecues! The frozen margaritas and daiquiris would be GREAT!!! I wish I had money for one! Keep up the good work!!! I enjoy your videos so very much!!! Nancy

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thank you as always Nancy !! I agree it’s a luxury item at this price point !! Marc

[@juniepat]

Bought the kitchen tongs. Love them. As for this machine i almost bought it but it seems to sell out fast. Glad i had watched your review first because I don't really have room for it. I like what it does, but you are right, it is a luxury item and it would just take up space i don't have. I watch all you reviews. You two are awesome.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much for that amazing support! - J

[@lilflexlewis5802]

I think its a nice product but once u get into how much sugar to not add or how much liquor not to add... its a no no 4 me.. it has to slush what ever i put not restrict me

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for watching and your perspective! Marc

[@timophay]

First of all thank you for this video and all videos you done. I didn't understand something. What the different between functions? All functions are rotating the auger and cooling the liquid. Instead rinse function that only rotating the auger. Is the different in temperature range or what? The speed of rotation looks same. I really don't like the control panel of this machine. Why Ninja couldn't use digital screen to show us the temperature? And why there only max and min lines and no more quantity indicators? I think that this machine could be better.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Yes you are right, it's only the temperature that changes. The functions simply choose a preset temperature. - J

[@speedbird737]

you didn't mention the larger reservoir you can get and non drip dispenser

[@TheAverageKitchen]

👍🏼

[@senraq6332]

Good idea for the person who has it all, but for me, it’s to big and bulky and seems to make only a few cups. What if the machine was running low, can we top it off with more ingredients to make more? Seems like it would throw the machine off

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Agreed on your first points. But yes you can absolutely add ingredients as you go. - J

[@scottydoggymama]

love the steamwhistle glasses

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Haha 🤙

[@anjeroxjp]

Bought one, haven't used it because I absolutely hate slushies, but the thumbnail said to buy one.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

😂😂

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Well I guess that's good for Ninja! - J

[@LuxuryNoCap]

lol wtf 😂

[@jstephen]

Not sure where you ordered this from. I am also in Canada and ordered it direct from Ninja Canada. Price was $399 Canadian and I signed up for a Ninja mailing list and received a 40% discount. with Tax delivered to Oshawa Ontario it was $406.00

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Nice! It was not available from Ninja Canada at the time we ordered it. They always release products in the States before here. Thanks for watching! - J

[@TheWestaCovinos]

The drinks look good! especially the pineapple

[@TheAverageKitchen]

We totally agree ! Marc

[@Dreadylock9170]

got mines Sunday (model fs301) , total $330 included $10 shipping got it discounted $10 shipping but my tax was about $30 arrived about 3 days so still not to bad for machine that can make so many diff drinks to bad i did not find out about when summer almost over for sugar free(less) drinks i plan to use Rx liquid sweetener (an allulose sweeter)

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome! Let us know how you like it. - J

[@Dreadylock9170]

thanks , I'm just wondering can i use agave syrup as the sweetener

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Any non-artificial sweetener will work (according to Ninja). - J

[@edyoung6573]

This would look awesome next to my Bartesian!! Just need a bigger kitchen!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Haha great idea! - J

[@Andre-rc7lp]

My daughter has this along with her Bartesian 👍🏿

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Nice! - J

[@engineeringVirtue]

Bought one, had some shaking on first batch making milkshakes, biggest concern is sll the parts look like they were made on expensive 3d printer... no stainless steel ...worried its just a motor surrounded by liquid and plastic, why couldnt they build this to look like it will last ten years... if im splurging on a luxury appliance, i dont want it to break...

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great point! - J

[@DerekMatthews]

Buy it????? HOW.... Where is the link?

[@TheAverageKitchen]

In the description and pinned comment. - J

[@DerekMatthews]

@@TheAverageKitchen which one? Because you can't order this in the UK

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Ah. Maybe it’s not available in 🇬🇧 yet ? We are in Canada, we always order from 🇺🇸 before it’s available here and do our review. Marc

[@DisneyMarkUK]

Hi lads. Mark with a K from the UK here. This actually looks pretty fun, it’s a shame about no sugar thing but it’s a fun toy for kitchen gadget fans. Cheers as always.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Absolutely, thanks for the comment! - J

[@alvinclose8181]

New to your channel and am going to binge watch all other videos, good job.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much! - J

[@cathypeacock4916]

Will chocolate milk work as chocolate milkshake ?

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great suggestion. It should I would think? - J

[@bulldogbrower6732]

Looks fantastic, uses the same amount of time as it takes for the slushy machine to make cold drinks in the convenience store. Makes everything. Easy to clean. Can we get the price down to $200.00, please.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great points! - J

[@t3ddyt3ddy]

Good review! Very impressive Ninja product!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks very much ! Marc

[@alexorpha5841]

looks amazing guys .. hope they will bring it also in my country.. i would prefer some of the recipies less slushi by default.. keep up the good work

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much ! Where are you from? Marc

[@alexorpha5841]

@@TheAverageKitchen In the easternmost part of the Mediterranean... It is an island that is a member of the European Union and is called Cyprus

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome. I’ve never been there, but I’ve been to Croatia, Greece and Turkey. Cheers !!! Marc

[@alexorpha5841]

@@TheAverageKitchen Wow that's nice.. i am sure you enjoy the food there especially in Greece and Turkey ) If you ever come to Cyprus i would be happy to show you around.. Keep up the good work guys

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Love that !!! Thanks !! Marc

[@smiley1914]

I was hoping you would do an energy drink like a monster or Red Bull

[@TheAverageKitchen]

That might have been a good idea! - J

[@angelradness5542]

I've done it, it's delicious (redbull)

[@foodfordan]

R.I.P. MR.Lahey 10:20

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Lol

[@johnlucas7096]

I live in Ottawa Ontario Amazon is sell this $599.00 I purchased mine for $399. In store at Canadian tire they have like 10 in stock apparently they sell them in Walmart in store but was not able to fine one in store at Walmart. So if you want one in Ottawa go to Canadian tire on Carling ave. Before they are gone. I picked mine up on Oct 9 2024

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the info! - J

[@spuzzum100]

There must be a way to trick the machine with the sugar sensor

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Quite possibly, but we don’t know how. Marc

[@TechOut]

Sure you probably can but no sugar drinks will not freeze. Sugar is what makes it crystallize into slush instead of a frozen block

[@MrGreed2000]

Nice review. I wouldnt be too upset about your unit because Ninja already has a "cheaper" Walmart unit out with a (supposedly) different and cheaper compressor that is louder. This may be one of the few cases where being an early adopter can lead to a win. Personally im waiting for reviews on the Walmart one as you can get 4 years of warranty for like $30 more from All State/Walmart and as you know Ninja machines are great but do break and this is a pricey machine even at $300 since as your buddy says it only makes slushii's haha

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the comment! - J

[@bcollarguy]

i have seen the promo's for $50 off.... not sure if there is actually 2 different units?

[@amesstoday]

How fun,! Love it.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much! - J

[@christianefletcher1042]

Try the strawberry Fanta it’s really good .

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Ohhhhhhhhh good call!! Marc

[@purrito4424]

It has the added benefit of living in it when not in use. It's YUGE.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Lol. - J

[@gharv1313]

Awesome review! Definitely the price is a bummer!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

We totally agree !! Hopefully it will come down in price after all the hype. Marc

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

Bro even used a spoon for the god damn milkshake 😂😂

[@TheAverageKitchen]

🥄 life.

[@LordElpme]

Would it work if you added alcohol to the coke zero? Bacardi/Amaretto/Caramel Liquor. The spirits should prevent the drum from freezing up

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Very good question. Logically I would say yes. But I don’t really know for sure. Marc

[@samanthaheizer-metcalf9703]

Definitely would love one of the ninja slushy machines in our house. My only concern is if you switch from an alcoholic drink to a non-alcoholic drink do you need to do a full wash or can you safely do a rise cycle to remove all alcohol content fully.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great question. Don't think we're qualified to answer but I would say in order to be sure, do a full wash. Thanks for watching! - J

[@theploymaker]

Rinse cycle should be fine. Any tiny little bit of alcohol left would get very heavily diluted. May there be trace amounts of alcohol? Yes. But if you or your kids have ever eaten anything with vinegar in it, they will have probably consumed more alcohol than what is left in the device.

[@jamesmckay4573]

coke or pepsi zero is zero calories but artificial sugar

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Yes absolutely. But that isn't supposed to work in this machine. Thanks for watching! - J

[@HighLife42001]

Nice Video Bro

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks 🤙

[@genageeraert8039]

I’m excited you did a review on this. I will be buying😊

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome ! Let us know how you like it. Marc

[@22seanmurphy]

Hi Marc and Jamie a very good review and very helpful, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when i was 3 years old so it's no good for me and to be honest i think that it might be one of those products that gets used a few times and they put away in a cupboard, I couldn't agree more with you re ninja there products are so well built and I've had over the years and other brands and we here in the UK call fizzy drinks POP, cheers guy's and take care 🍻🍻

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the insight and your perspective! Marc

[@senraq6332]

I have so much more respect for the average slushy.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Haha touché !

[@bbymks5]

Ahahahahahaha!!! I'm having flashbacks from conversations with the hubby who's services various commercial equipment (coffee, espresso, juice, tea, a type of slushy machines). The amount of user error calls he had on this type of machine was through the roof. People adding too much or not enough sugar. A bar trying to add too much alcohol. All I have to say, is good luck Ninja customer service and have fun with the people who can't follow directions 😂

[@TheAverageKitchen]

The instructions seemed pretty straightforward, but maybe you're right! - J

[@bbymks5]

@TheAverageKitchen he would get the same people calling weekly. He'd go out there and show the same people how to correctly measure and use the machine. Wash, rinse, repeat. People think they're smarter than the machines. Trust me. I have heard it all in the last 18 years with many more to go 🤣

[@truckerdave8465]

Leave it to adults to mess this up! I worked at sonic in high school and we never had issues with our slush machine! The smart thing for people with this to do is to do what sonic does, make a plain slush base and add flavor after.

[@jsmit9484]

I you want a slushy, go get one at a store. Don't buy another massive useless expensive machine for one single purpose. You shouldn't be having slushies everyday anyways

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the perspective. Everyone is on their own slushi journey! - J

[@jsmit9484]

@@TheAverageKitchen Haha, oh no. Now I feel bad. Such a negative comment. Absolutely nothing against you. Great vid, informative and and you have nice energy. For some reason I just get frustrated by single-purpose appliances 😂

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Fair enough! Thanks for watching. - J

[@critr41]

This is a valid argument. However, the reason I quit buying slushies from the store is because I don't know the last time those machines have been cleaned. I assure you that those machines get funky rather quickly.

[@jsmit9484]

@@critr41 Uuuuuuh, god. You're right. Well, thank you for ruining slushies for ever. And thank you for possibly saving my life, haha.

[@mauriceflowers3639]

Margarita needs lime juice

[@TheAverageKitchen]

And salt ! Thanks for watching. Marc

[@dday216]

35min to make a few margaritas that will take 5 mins to drink!! No thanks!!!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Good thing it makes 8 of them at once. - J

[@extrasmokedragon3915]

@@TheAverageKitchenand spin at the ready for up to 12 hrs with said margaritas! Garçon!🤚

[@fred1908]

Hard pass for people with diabetes, keto diets, carnivore and anyone that cannot have sugar.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Touché. Marc

[@MrPlusses]

There's a difference between "cannot" and "will not". Saying a machine won't be purchased by people it's not manufactured for can be taken with a grain of obvious.

[@boardindoors3274]

Nature has decided you are too weak for this machine.

[@bigfootwalker5399]

🤔 something that requires alot of sugar, isn't meant for people who don't eat sugar 🤣 how long did it take you to figure out that! 🤡

[@paulwoll1748]

Use allulose

[@anashiedler6926]

well, too big, too expensive, too slow, and only an item that can do one thing. and probably using electricity like a sponge while its working. no thanks.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Fair enough! - J

[@RichPurnell73]

Too slow 😂😂 It's quicker than a commercial machine.

[@boardindoors3274]

@anashiedler6926 clearly prefers premature ejaculators

[@HeavyWeightHank]

I think it's versatile. Frappes, sorbet, milkshakes, blended, icee. That's alot of functions. It's just like how people buy expensive coffee machines. I would love to have one of these bad boys at my house. Like you said it's a luxary item which means if your money isn't in order dont buy it. 😂

[@TheAverageKitchen]

100% great comment. And you’re right. Luxury as in, a want not a need. If ya can’t afford it, ya don’t need it. 🤣🤣. Marc

[@SnookerFan-qt9yn]

Carbonation destroyer 3000

[@TheAverageKitchen]

It’s not a pop machine, it’s a slushy machine.

[@senraq6332]

Good idea for the person who has it all, but for me, it’s to big and bulky and seems to make only a few cups. What if the machine was running low, can we top it off with more ingredients to make more? Seems like it would throw the machine off

[@TheAverageKitchen]

You can totally top it up. I was making frozen margaritas last weekend doing that. Marc