Ninja CT805 Recipe Book

Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.

DELICIOUS

Full Speed Ahead

50 quick & easy recipes

YOUR CULINARY

TABLE
OF
CONTENTS

WHITE BEAN &

OLIVE PUREE

DREAM

COME TRUE

The Ninja Chef™ is designed especially for you, kitchen experimenter.

Thanks to an intuitive smart dial that easily switches between manual control

and pre-set programs, it’s ready and able to handle anything you throw at it.

Whether that’s a tried and true go-to recipe or a totally new creation is up to you.

AUTO-iQ® MODE 2

MANUAL MODE 4

GET TO KNOW THE TAMPER 6

DIY: DRESSING 8

DIY: SOUP 10

DIY: NUT BUTTER 12

DIY: FLOUR/MILLING 14

BEVERAGES 16

CO CKTAI L S 32

DIPS & SPREADS 44

SAUCES & DRESSINGS 56

SOUPS 66

FLOURS 74

DESSERTS 78

36

CHAI

PEANUT

BUTTER

55

49

58

LEMON

POPPYSEED

CAKE

80

90

FLOUR/MILL

FROZEN DRINK

EXTRAC T

SMOOTHIE

ICE CREAM

PUREE

DIP/SALSA

DRESSING

NUT BUTTER

SOUP

*

2

AUTO-iQ® MODE

In Auto-iQ® mode, your blender does all the thinking for you. Simply select from

a wide range of unique pre-set programs—from flour milling to ice cream to salad

dressing—and let Auto-iQ’s unique pulsing and pausing patterns handle the rest.

*Ble nd soup in the Pitcher

from hot ingredients .

PISTACHIO
ICE CREAM

WHIPPED

CREAM

FROZEN

CO CKTAI L

HOLLANDAISE

SAUCE

BLOODY MARY

FR I TATTA

FROSTING

ALMOND MILK

AQUA FRESCA

LEMON POPPYSEED

MUFFINS

In Manual mode, creative control is in your hands. Simply turn the dial to take advantage of a

wide spectrum of motor speeds to cover all the bases in texture—from non-dairy milks to thick

mousses and ice creams. Craft and customize to your standard whenever inspiration strikes.

4

MANUAL MODE

SOME THINGS

DON’T

AREN’T

TAMPER-PROOF

Depending on the recipe, you may need a little extra help getting ingredients

down to the blades of your Pitcher. Some specific moments that might call

for using your tamper include but are not limited to: large-batch recipes,

highly frozen ice cream recipes, nut butter recipes, and purees

with little to no added liquid (think hummus or bean dip).

HAVE A
TAMPER
TANTRUM

Using the tamper tool is easy. While your
machine is running, remove the lid cap and
insert the tamper through the opening.
Then, angle the tamper into each of the
4 corners of the Pitcher, pushing ingredients
toward the blades. For best results, fill
ingredients above the 24-ounce measure line.

6

1 2

DRESS UP

Add ½ cup vinegar or
acidic juice to Pitcher.

Balsamic vinegar

Red wine vinegar

Rice vinegar

Champagne vinegar

Lemon juice

Add 1 tsp. flavor enhancer.

Dijon mustard

Sugar

Honey

Shallot

Garlic

Hot sauce

Ginger

ANY DISH

Dressing can make or break a dish—easily make it from scratch

using this general guide for dependably delicious results.

3

Add a pinch of spice.

Cilantro

Basil

Parsley

Tarragon

Cumin

Thyme

Chili powder

8

Select Auto-iQ® DRESSING.

Add 1 ½ cups oil through the

drizzle hole while program runs.

4

Grapeseed oil

Olive oil
Canola oil
Peanut oil

Sesame oil

1 2 3

10

SOUP

FOR YOU

So long, boring canned soup. Hello, delicious soup created exactly

to your taste. Great as a snack, side, or ultra-simple meal, soup
made from scratch has never been easier. Take these steps as a

guide, and have fun experimenting with all that flavor.

Melt 2 tablespoons

fat in a soup pot.

Butter

Olive oil

Coconut oil

4 5

Add 3 cups liquid

(enough to cover

ingredients). Bring to

boil. Cover and

simmer until cooked.

Water

Vegetable stock

Chicken stock
Tomato puree

Add aromatics.

Sauté until soft.

Small onion

Bay leaf

(remove after cooking)

1 tbsp. garlic, ginger,

shallot, or thyme

Transfer to Pitcher*.

Select Auto-iQ® SOUP.

Garnish.

Fresh herbs
Lemon zest

Chives

Grated cheese

Croutons

Add 4 cups peeled

and chopped

veggies to pot.

Butternut squash

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Tomatoe s

Peas

Carrots

MAKE IT

CREAMY.

For a rich, creamy soup,

add ½ cup cream, milk, or

coconut milk to Pitcher

before processing.

*Only b lend hot ingred ients in the Pitcher.

Do not fill past the M AX HOT LIQUID line.

1 2

GO NUTS

(OR SEEDS)

Want to take your PB&J well beyond PB? Been

meaning to give your snack time a makeover? Why

not try your hand at some homemade nut (or seed)

butter? It’s simple, versatile, and oh-so-satisfying.

Add 3 cups nuts or

seeds to Pitcher.

Almonds

Peanuts

Pecans

Cashews
Sunflower seeds
Macadamia nuts

3

Select Auto-iQ®

NUT BUTTER.

Use tamper if needed.

(See instructions on page 6).

Add 2 tablespoons

canola or coconut oil

and  teaspoon

kosher salt.

SPICE IT UP!

For a fun twist, add 1 teaspoon

cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder,

vanilla, or honey during Step 2.

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1 2

FLOUR

POWER

Milling your own flour has never been easier—

thanks to the Ninja Chef™, it’s as simple as selecting

a pre-set program. In just a few seconds, you’ll

have deliciously fresh flour that tastes great and

is packed with the fiber, vitamins, and minerals

processed flours leave behind.

Choose 2 cups grain

for about 3 ½ cups flour.

Buckwheat

Wheat berries

Oats

Brown rice

White rice

Khorasan wheat

Choose Auto-iQ®

FLOUR/MILL.

Allow flour to cool before using.

Using almonds, cashews,

or coconut flakes?

Pulse ingredients on SPEED 1

until flour is yielded.

Sift after processing.

IF YOU DON’T USE IT, YOU’LL LOSE IT.

Only mill as much flour as you plan to use for any given recipe.

Freshly made flour does not keep long (unmilled whole grain kernels,

however, will keep at room temperature indefinitely).

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BEVERAGES

WATERMELON QUENCH

PREP: 5 MINUTES | CO NTAI NER: PITCHER | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups watermelon chunks

2 cups pomegranate juice

1 cup frozen peach slices

Questions? 1-877-64 6-52 88 | ninjakitchen.com

DIRECTIONS

1 Place all ingredients into the Pitcher in

the order listed.

2 Turn dial to SMOOTHIE, then press

START/STOP to begin.

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APPLE PIE SMOOTHIE

PREP: 10 MINUTES | CON TAIN E R: PITCH ER | MAKES: 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 large Golden Delicious apples, cored, chopped

4 cups unsweetened almond milk

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1

/2 teaspoon salt

4 cups ice

DIRECTIONS

1 Place all ingredients into the Pitcher in

the order listed.

2 Turn dial to SMOOTHIE, then press

START/STOP to begin.

18 BEVERAG ES

CINNAMON & COFFEE SMOOTHIE

CASHEW MILK

PREP: 10 MINUTES | CON TAIN E R: PITCH ER | MAKES: 2–3 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1

/2 cup strongly brewed coffee, cooled

1 square (1 ounce) dark chocolate

1 cup rice milk

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

4–6 ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

1 Place all ingredients into the Pitcher in

the order listed.

2 Turn dial to SMOOTHIE, then press

START/STOP to begin.

PREP: 5 MINUTES | SOAK : 8–10 HOURS | CO NTA INE R : PITCHER | MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked 8–10 hours or
overnight, drained, rinsed well

3 cups cold water

VARIATIONS

STRAWBERRY CASHEW MILK

Blend milk with 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries

1

and

/3 cup coconut sugar until smooth.

DIRECTIONS

1 Place all ingredients into the Pitcher in

the order listed.

2 Press MANUAL, press START/STOP, then

turn dial to level 1 and steadily increase
to level 10 for about 90 seconds.

3 Store in an airtight container in the

refrigerator up to 5 days.

VANILLA CASHEW MILK

Blend milk with 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1

and

/3 cup coconut sugar until smooth.

20 BEVERAG ES

RECIPE
SUGGESTION

Control the thickness
of your milk by using
more or less water
according to taste.

21 Questions? 1-877-64 6-52 88 | ninjakitchen.com

STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE

PREP: 5 MINUTES | CO NTAI NER: PITCHER | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 small ripe bananas, cut in half

2 cups low-fat milk

1

/4 cup agave nectar

4 cups frozen strawberries

DIRECTIONS

1 Place all ingredients into the Pitcher in

the order listed.

2 Turn dial to SMOOTHIE, then press

START/STOP to begin.

23 Questions? 1-877-646-5288 | ninjakitchen.com

TROPICAL CHILL

GREEN APPLE EXTRACT

PREP: 10 MINUTES | CON TAIN E R: PITCH ER | MAKES: 2–4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 ripe banana

1

/2 cup pineapple chunks

1

/2 cup honeydew melon chunks

1

/4 lime, peeled, cut in half, seeds removed

3

/4 cup coconut water

1

1

/2 cups ice

DIRECTIONS

1 Place all ingredients into the Pitcher in

the order listed.

2 Turn dial to SMOOTHIE, then press

START/STOP to begin.

PREP: 10 MINUTES | CON TAIN E R: PITCH ER | MAKES: 2–4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups coconut water

3

/4 cup fresh orange juice

Juice of

1

1 small green apple, cored, cut in 1-inch pieces

2 small ripe bananas, cut in half

1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut in quarters

2

1

/2 lemon

1

/2 cups curly kale, woody ribs removed

cups ice

DIRECTIONS

1 Place all ingredients into the Pitcher in

the order listed.

2 Turn dial to EXTRACT, then press

START/STOP to begin.

24 BE VER AGES

INGREDIENT
SUGGESTION

Substitute other leafy
greens such as lacinato
kale or spinach for the
curly kale.

25 Questions? 1-877-64 6-5288 | ninjakitchen.com

ISLAND SUNRISE SMOOTHIE

PREP: 5 MINUTES | CO NTAI NER: PITCHER | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 small ripe banana

1 cup pineapple chunks

2 cups coconut water

1 cup frozen mango chunks

1 cup frozen strawberries

DIRECTIONS

1 Place all ingredients into the Pitcher in

the order listed.

2 Turn dial to SMOOTHIE, then press

START/STOP to begin.

26 SMOOTHIES