Hinari MB280 The Genie Multi-Attachment Blender

Well done to the manufacturer and to the seller of this product!Breakfast will never be the same again!For many months I struggled to endure a healthy bowl of porridge oats every morning, understanding the oats were reputedly 'good for me'. The only problem was however much I tried to stir the frequently insoluble lumps into the milk the more I couldn't help thinking (as I stared into the abyss of 'unwelcome goo' that occasionally gave a resounding 'sploip'!) that this reminded me of something from a swamp, something from a land that time forgot! Not exactly like the adverts on the telly and pretty off-putting first thing in the morning. You can imagine my disheartened approach to the breakfast table . . .This was until I bought my Hinari 'Genie' blender, after which thankfully my breakfast scenario changed forever. The reasons being that now I can stir my porridge into the lukewarm milk in the saucepan, add some organic oatbran, transfer the whole lot to my 'Genie' and with just three short bursts of blending everything has worked wonderfully and there isn't a sign of any lumps or bumps at all. After transferring everything back to the saucepan, replacing on the hob and bringing to the boil (stirring 'gently' all the time) breakfast is ready to be served.To serve this I pour the now 'beautifully smooth' porridge into a breakfast bowl, sprinkle some further oatbran on the top and finish the ensemble with a drizzle of delicious honey. . . I have never tasted such delicious porridge in my life!This little 'Genie' with it's no-fuss approach to smaller food preparations is an absolute must - not only for breakfast but suppers are lovely too . . .Other smashing recipes include delicious smoothies and beautifully scrambled eggs, all prepared in just seconds.This product brings such advantages in food preparation that the quality of mealtimes and occasional treats during the day has improved no end. I've enjoyed my 'Genie' every day since it arrived and would be pleased to recommend it to anyone considering purchasing a blender for a single person or perhaps a couple. I don't think it would be ideal for a large family but if you're on your own and would like to spoil yourself you could always try the above recipe - go on, treat yourself . . . 'breakfast will never be the same again!'Thank you to Hinari, the Seller and to Amazon.

I bought this because I've seen the TV ads for the magic bullet but couldn't justify the cost for something I wasn't sure I'd use, so was delighted to see this budget version. For the price I paid (£20) I have to say, I'm really pleased with it. Yes, it is cheap plastic; yes the motor is noisy and gives off a faint burning smell if used for too long gone (so I suspect it will burn out fairly easily if you aren’t careful); yes the session are a bit fragile; and yes, the juicer attachment is really hard to use and messy.BUT it does the job, has a lot of attachments, takes up minute amounts of counter space and is a good first buy if you want to try one of these gadgets without taking out a second mortgage. I use mine all the time so I'm getting good value for the money I paid.Oh, and if like me, you laugh hysterically when you see that one of the included recipes is for scrambled eggs (!) I suggest you try it. I did (just for a laugh) and it makes the best screamed eggs ever - because the high speed blender makes them so light and fluffy.

Great blender, I have made some great smoothies using a combination of fruits and vegetables.The extra beakers and screw top lids are useful to keep juices and smoothies in the fridge and the coloured beaker tops are great for covering the screw tops when drinking. The Genie is quite noisy in use and does tend to move around the worktop, so you really do need to keep your hands on the blender.The motor is strong, I have been using mine now for about 6 months and it is still working well.Some reviewers have noticed the rubber seals breaking up but I have had no problems, the original seal is still in good condition and I have had no leaks.Both of the blades work well, however I have found that nuts do not grind very well, I was left with a stodge, the blade is not sharp enough to cope with oily nuts.The filter in the juicer jug is a fine mesh but is not very good at separating the juice from the mulch, so instead of a nice smooth juice drink I get a wet mulch. If you need a juicer do not buy this, get a proper juicer instead.I do recommend this juicer for making smoothies or milk shakes and for this it is good value for money.I have ground coffee beans but, again, this is not as good as a purpose built coffee grinder, it did take a long time to grind the coffee and the texture of the ground coffee was not consistent.In summary.This is a good, inexpensive machine for making smoothies, milkshakes, or blending soups and baby foods but not so good for juicing.

Great way to start juicing and blending and see how you go. Its nowhere near as powerful and therefore as thorough as the more expense ones (to be expected), but works well.Becareful how you treat it though - the plastic lugs are easy to break (and then you cannot active the unit) and letting run a more than 30-60 seconds could result in a hot motor.If you decide that juicing is for you then you can buy a better one - however, if you dont then you havent spent much.