A food processor can make meal prep quick and easy while also creating new options for dishes and snacks. You can make creamy soups (like tomato and squash), homemade pesto, falafel, party dips, hummus, pastry doughs and so much more with a Ninja food processor. You can also prepare the minced and chopped ingredients for soups, coleslaw and salads.

Some Ninja food processors even work as blenders, so you don’t need to get a separate Ninja blender to expand your snack and beverage options. With a Ninja blender food processor, you can easily include shakes and smoothies and blended cocktails in your array of culinary creations. Smoothies full of fruits and veggies are one of the most delicious and nutrient-filled ways to start your day or enjoy a pick-me-up in the afternoon.

While blenders and food processors have similarities, the differences between a blender and a food processor mean they are used for different kinds of meal and drink prep. If you’re not sure which one you want, a Ninja food processor and blender combo makes the choice easy.

Your processor from Ninja will give you the best performance if you take care to find out which parts are dishwasher-safe and which need to be handwashed. Additionally, rinse or wash the components in a timely manner so that food particles don’t stick, dry and become harder to remove.

While no food processor can take the place of a classic cutting board and cutlery for certain tasks, your Ninja food processor can certainly make prep more efficient for many dishes. Think of your favorite dishes with lots of fine chopping or expand your menu by looking up new food processor recipes. You can also use additional Ninja appliances to enjoy easy and nutritious meals. For example, you can toss some homemade pastries or pizza in a Ninja toaster oven or use a Ninja air fryer to make delicious garlic truffle fries at home.

A Ninja processor and blender combo can also pair well with a Ninja ice cream maker, which can make ice cream and create milkshakes in the blender, and a Ninja coffee maker for blended coffee drinks.