My poor wee blender has gone with a bang & a puff - Recommendations please

Rukia_K

Hi folks,

I am looking for a blender for morning smoothies - blending frozen fruit, kale and flax - not nails! I cannot and more importantly will not spend >£250 ($375) for a blender and therefore the Vitamix/Blendtec are out of the question.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks

Rukia

intrigare

I bought a Nutribullet after a coworker recommended it. It seems to do what it's advertised to do in the infomercials, and blends much better than a blender I used to have. Amazon has them for less than $90.

OldHobo

Maybe 15 years ago I bought an Osterizer 14 speed blender with a mini food processing attachment and it's still going strong. Don't remember what I paid and it looks like they don't make that exact model anymore. Here's the closest thing to it I see now.

Rukia_K

Hi there, apologies I should have mentioned that I am located in Scotland so some of the American brands are not available but admittedly do look delightful. I would be needing something bigger than the bullet types of blender as I tend to make almond milk and smoothies for the family - apologies again these details should have been included in the initial post.

Has anyone got experiences of the Enpee or Berg blenders? (probably a long-shot but worth asking)

Rukia_K

Thanks for your comments Intrigare and OldHobo

rmurratti

I have Nutri bullet 900... Love it ... You can keep your eye out for a coupon for Kohls and get a great deal!! If I remember it was originally $120 with 30% off $80 good luck!

Rukia_K

Thanks rmurratti for the suggestion I have concluded that I need a family sized jug blender

WeighToGoJudy

If it's available to you in your country I would highly recommend looking into a Ninja. Mine was under 150.00 american, and does everything I need it to. Love how easy my smoothies are blended, and I use frozen fruit.

trisH_7183

JudyWeighsIn wrote: »

If it's available to you in your country I would highly recommend looking into a Ninja. Mine was under 150.00 american, and does everything I need it to. Love how easy my smoothies are blended, and I use frozen fruit.

This....my 1st Ninja went to a friend & works fine,must be 8-9 yrs old. The new Ninja is a marvel ! Wanted one for frozen fruit,ice cubes etc. In less than a minute,it makes a great smoothie.Can you order from Amazon? Good luck in finding your blender.

lulucitron

You want one with at least a 1000 as the engine speed (can't recall the term) to break up frozen fruit and ice properly and it will last a few years. I have a Breville but there's lots out there that are good. I spend the money on a good blender because I use it several times a day and want everything incorporated well.

Rukia_K

Thanks all - I'm currently looking at the BERG blender 1500w 2HP - Not too shabby - Have spoken with the customer service about the 7year warranty and like the Vitamin/Blendtec it covers the motor which isn't bad as you would expect wear and tear of the jug/blades etc especially before 7 years when used 3 times a day every day. Will give it further thought though.

lulucitron

Blentec is good too and 1500watts (that's the term!) is a good speed to have.

knitsteel

I got the Nutribullet Pro for $99. It does an amazing job on smoothies.

knitsteel

Oh sorry, just saw the comments about needing a bigger jug style. We use a Ninja too which is fine. Now I want to look up the BERG blender 1500w 2HP that you mentioned.

annaheyoolay

Another vote for the Ninja. Mine came with a large and small blender. Great for smoothies and food processing.

softblondechick

I saw a Ninja yesterday for $100. Do Ninja.

barryplumber

patceoh wrote: »

JudyWeighsIn wrote: »

If it's available to you in your country I would highly recommend looking into a Ninja. Mine was under 150.00 american, and does everything I need it to. Love how easy my smoothies are blended, and I use frozen fruit.

This....my 1st Ninja went to a friend & works fine,must be 8-9 yrs old. The new Ninja is a marvel ! Wanted one for frozen fruit,ice cubes etc. In less than a minute,it makes a great smoothie.Can you order from Amazon? Good luck in finding your blender.

Love my Ninja got it for Christmas this year best present in the world it chops ice and frozen fruit like a steel grinder awesome

Rukia_K

Thanks to everyone for their honest recommendations and boy am I jealous that you guys pay $100 for a ninja as I am based in Scotland where the jug ninja would set me back £200 ($300) and sadly their customer service in the uk is not so good (like most these days)
Anyhoo, I bit the bullet and purchased the Berg blender so will wait and see if its a hit or miss

Rukia_K

Apologies Ninja customer service is OK I got mixed up with Nutribullet who I was informed were awful and resistant to admitting there was a fault with any of their machines

paulei1975

The Vitamix is incredible. I couldn't live without it.

paulei1975

I'm sorry I didn't read the rest of your post,,, I've heard they are in the process of making a travel size, which should cheaper.

HeidiCooksSupper

Good lord! I just searched Amazon UK to see whether you guys "across the pond" had access to cheap Osterizers and Hamilton Beach blenders like we do over here. The same model that £194 ($288) on Amazon UK is $65 (£44) over here. Wow. Here, a bottom of the line Osterizer is about $20 (£13.50) and runs fine for a long time.

megomerrett

@Rukia_K I'm in Wales and we've got a nutribullet. My husband bought it from eBay (standard!) so I'm guessing it was second hand from someone who had good intentions but didn't use it as it was in perfect condition. I thought it was brand new and when I saw an advert for a different brand that was really expensive he said "don't worry, ours cost nowhere near that".

Rukia_K

Hi Heidi,

It's unbelieveable isn't it - but it may be due to the cost of shipping as well as altering it for our mains as we have a lot more juice 240v instead of your 120v

Anyhoo I've ordered a Berg Blender so will see if it's any good and update you

trisH_7183

Berg sounds like a good blender.Just had a peach smoothie,good
& good for me with yogurt,milk,protein powder,lots of ice for 178 calories
& 17 protein.I usually add 1/2 C of frozen peaches,but need to make
a grocery run.Pat

maryliscious

I loved my ninja until it broke on me the other day. It lasted 7 months.

jrline

I love my Ninja

Joannesmith2818

Mine was £15 and has lasted over a year and I have used it 2 times a day. It blends really well. Think mines like Breville or something. Interesting to see what people suggest in the higher price bracket though!

Phrick

I have a Ninja and it's pretty good, but OMFG it is loud. If I had it to do again I'd definitely save for a more expensive one (probably Blendtec) - but I don't, in fact, have it to do again! I use it to make almond milk and smoothies without issue. Is eBay an option for you?

ThisOrderedLife

I got this kenwood a few years ago when I got married it and gets used EVERY day (sometimes twice!)... I do yogurt, whole milk and frozen berries every morning and it does the job great

http://www.johnlewis.com/kenwood-fpm264-multipro-compact-food-processor/p231657443

Rukia_K

The Berg arrived and boy it's a beast I have made loads of smoothies for family with no bits at all and my morning green smoothie (coconut water/avocado/mango/spinach) is sooooo smooth As for durability only time will tell although it does come with a 7 year warranty thankfully.