Blendtec Cycle Conversions
What if my blender doesn't have the Batters cycle? I don't see a Whole Juice button on my Blendtec - what speed should I use? If you have found yourself asking these questions, you are not alone.
Our Fresh Blends Recipe Book and many of the recipes on our website were created specifically for the Total Blender Classic Series, which has 6 preprogrammed blend cycles, manual speed up & speed down controls, and a pulse button. Since then, many new Blendtec models have been created and they don't all have the same options. However, they all have the same capabilities!
Designer 725 Interface
We're working on creating a prettier conversion chart, but for now, use these instructions to convert blend cycles:
SMOOTHIE Blend on a Medium speed for 40-50 seconds.
SAUCES/DIPS/DRESSINGS/BATTERS Blend on a Medium to Medium-Low speed for 30 seconds.
ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT Blend on a Low speed for 15 seconds, then blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 30 seconds.
WHOLE JUICE Blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 50-60 seconds.
SOUPS/SYRUPS/FONDUES Blend on a High speed for 90-180 seconds, blending longer for hotter soup.
CLEAN CYCLE Blend for 10-20 seconds, starting at a low speed and gradually increasing to a high speed, then decreasing again before stopping.
ICE CRUSH/MILKSHAKE Blend on a Medium to Medium-Low speed for 30-40 seconds.
Keep an eye on it as to not over- or under-blend.
*These cycles are meant to be guides. You may want to blend less or more depending on the consistency you're looking for (and the ingredients you're using). Any questions? Ask us in the comments below. Happy blending!
Hi, I just bought The Home Blender with 1 to 4 buttons and 25 pre programmed cycles but I’m not too sure how does this compare to the Total Blender Classic 6 pre programmed cycles? Thanks
The WildSide+ jar is the jar that should have come with your Blendtec model. Here is a link to the page.
I have a Classic 570 Blendtec. What is the wildside+ jar?
Shahin
I am a product demonstrator for Blendtec and i feel your pain. I struggle every once in a while too as my ice gets real wet after a few hours of opening and closing the cooler. I get good results with this.
5 oz half and half or your choice dairy
1/2 oz of vanilla
1 oz or 1.5 oz agave or sweetner
handfull of spinach
1 scoop of protein powder or non fat dry milk
handfull of chocolate chips
1/2 banana
3-4 cups of ice depending on hardness or size.
Play with the ice starting with 3 cups, if too much then splash in a spot of half and half. If too little then add ice at the final end of blend
I run mine on the 50 second smoothie button since I demonstrate the 570..It takes a little practice to get consistent results. if at the end of the cycle you taste a few ice slivers then pulse it for about 10-12 seconds but dont go overboard or you will have spinach soup.
Hope this helps
The Home Blender will give you more of a selection and you can set the 4 buttons to whichever of the 25 cycles that you would like. The Total Blender has no programming ability, only the 6 cycles that are already set on each button.
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