NutriBullet Pro 900 Review: 2 Years of Daily Use
Published: February 25, 2026
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💡 TL;DR
- I've owned two NutriBullet Pro 900s for 2+ years, use them daily for protein shakes
- Best features: Easy to clean, drink straight from the container, perfect for smoothies and protein shakes
- Minor drawbacks: Gasket pops out on one unit, small hole in base can cause smell if liquid spills into it
- Verdict: Best blender for consistent daily protein shakes
I’ve been making protein shakes almost every day for the past two years using my NutriBullet Pro 900. I actually own two of them. Here’s my honest take after hundreds of shakes.
Why I Chose the NutriBullet Pro 900
When I started tracking calories and hitting 150+ grams of protein daily, I needed a blender that wouldn’t become a chore. I tried a few different models, but the NutriBullet Pro 900 hit the sweet spot for my needs: daily protein shakes with some frozen fruit, easy cleanup, and the ability to take it with me.
What I Love About It
1. Cleanup Takes 30 Seconds
After blending, I rinse the blade under running water (30 seconds max) and the cup goes in the dishwasher or gets a quick rinse. There are no hidden crevices where protein powder gets stuck and turns into cement. This might sound trivial, but when you’re making a shake every single day, cleanup time is the difference between consistency and giving up after two weeks.
2. Flatter Blades Are Safer and More Effective
The blades are flatter than traditional blender blades, which makes them safer to handle during cleanup. They also do an incredible job liquefying food—they completely break down things like chia seeds and flax seeds into the shake, so you don’t get chunky bits.
3. Drink Straight From the Container
You blend directly in the portable cup, twist on a lid, and you’re done. No pouring into another container, no extra dishes, no mess. I blend my shake, toss the cup in my bag with the lid on, and drink it on my commute or at my desk.
4. Perfect for Protein Shakes and Smoothies
The 900-watt motor handles typical protein shakes and smoothies with ease. It blends smooth in just a few seconds—no chunks. It can handle a moderate amount of frozen fruit (around 1 cup), though it can struggle if you overload it with too much frozen content. For daily shakes and smoothies, it’s more than enough power. That said, if you’re looking for something that can pulverize anything or handle prolonged high-intensity blending, this isn’t a Vitamix replacement. It’s designed for quick blending (under a minute) and excels at protein drinks and smoothies that are ready in seconds.
5. Looks Great on the Counter
I have one in black and one in matte jade, and both look great in the kitchen. The design is sleek and modern—it doesn’t look like cheap plastic. I keep mine on the counter at all times, and it fits under most cabinets with a small footprint. I also appreciate that they come with multiple blender containers and a range of lids and handle options, which makes it versatile for different uses.
The Drawbacks (Minor, But Worth Mentioning)
1. Gasket Pops Out on One Unit
I have two NutriBullet Pro 900s. On one of them, the rubber gasket that seals the blade assembly pops out almost every time I use it. I just push it back in, but it’s slightly annoying. The other unit has been flawless for two years, so your experience may vary. Either way, it hasn’t stopped me from using it daily.
2. Small Hole in Base Can Cause Issues
Here’s a funny and perhaps unique problem: A bit of smoothie spilled down a small hole in the blender base on one of ours, and now there’s a bad smell when we run the blender. It’s minor and probably uncommon, but having that hole in the blender base is a small design flaw. Just be careful not to overfill or spill liquids near the base.
My Favorite Protein Shake Recipe
This is what I make almost every morning. Comes out to about 400-450 calories, 35g protein, and tastes incredible:
My Go-To Protein Shake Recipe
- 1 banana
- 1 scoop Ascent vanilla protein powder
- 8oz unsweetened soy milk
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp ground flax
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- Small handful frozen spinach
Blend for 30 seconds. Tastes like a peanut butter banana milkshake, but with 35g protein and a ton of fiber. The spinach is completely undetectable.
Tips for Better Shakes
- Liquid first: Add milk or water before powder to prevent sticking at the bottom
- Add enough liquid: If your shake is too thick to blend, add more liquid—start with at least 8oz
- Blend for at least 30 seconds: Don’t pulse or stop early. Let it run for a full 30 seconds to get smooth consistency
- Rinse immediately: Don’t let protein powder dry on the blades. Rinse within 5 minutes of blending for easiest cleanup
- Use frozen fruit sparingly: 1/2 to 1 cup max if you want smooth blending without overworking the motor
Bottom Line: Should You Buy It?
If you’re making protein shakes regularly (3-7 times per week) and you want something that’s easy to clean, portable, and handles moderate frozen fruit without issue, the NutriBullet Pro 900 is the best option I’ve found.
It’s not the most powerful blender on the market, but for my needs—and probably yours if you’re reading a calorie tracking blog—it’s perfect. The easy cleanup alone makes it worth it. I’ve had mine for over two years, use them daily, and they’re still going strong.
Track Your Shakes with Free Calorie Track
Making protein shakes is easy. Tracking them consistently is the hard part.
Free Calorie Track has a Recipe Builder where you can save your go-to shake recipes and log them in one tap. I have my morning shake saved with all the ingredients above, so logging it takes 5 seconds.
- ✅ Save unlimited recipes
- ✅ Auto-calculate calories and macros
- ✅ Adjust serving sizes on the fly
- ✅ Track protein intake toward your daily goals