Best blender?

bluecat86

My blender is just about done and I need a new one. What's a good blender that works wel but is also affordable? I'd also like to use it to make baby food too, so it must blend thoroughly!
Thanks!

rinigirl76

I have a ninja .. love it !

Habiteer

Nutribullet is nice. Easy to hand wash because the containers are the size of a 24 oz cup instead of a big glass jar.

Chef_Barbell

Drawoc wrote: »

Nutribullet is nice. Easy to hand wash because the containers are the size of a 24 oz cup instead of a big glass jar.

I second this.

YvetteK2015

I love my ninja. I don't have the one with the blender, but I'm working on getting that one. (And at some point the Ninja coffee bar)

rileysowner

The best blender is either a Vitamix or a Blendtec. However, you asked for affordable. I would say the Ninja as well. I had a Nutribullet, and while it was good, it didn't satisfy me over time. I got a Ninja Pro, and it is still amazing me.

Slpst46

I have a nutrininja and I love it. I've never been a smoothie kind of person, but now I make them on a daily basis. It's small (doesn't take up much counter space), super easy to clean, and very good effective!

rebel_26

I've had good success with my Magic Bullet. 17 piece set if 39.99 at Sams club. Certain you can find it cheaper if you look around.

kshama2001

I was thinking about buying a Ninja but got bogged down by all the options and then realized my Cuisinart food processor works just fine for what I wanted the blender for - making smoothies.

vingogly

I have a NutriBullet and like it very much. I use it occasionally so I'm not sure how well it would hold up under heavy use.

bluecat86

Thanks everyone!

@kshama2001 Good idea-maybe I'll try this first!

sgt1372

My 30 yr old 10 speed Osterized blender works fine for everthing you need to use a blender for. It's a timeless classic design and you can still find them on eBay for as low as $15-25. Add this to a stick blender and food processor and you'll have every base covered.

kshama2001

bluecat86 wrote: »

Thanks everyone!

@kshama2001 Good idea-maybe I'll try this first!

You're welcome

My food processor is also faster to wash than a blender.

rileysowner

kshama2001 wrote: »

bluecat86 wrote: »

Thanks everyone!

@kshama2001 Good idea-maybe I'll try this first!

You're welcome

My food processor is also faster to wash than a blender.

Probably no faster than the single serve blender on my Ninja. Blend up my shake, 15 seconds, unscrew the blending part, 2-3 seconds, rinse well with hot water, 30 seconds or so, and done.

fitoverfortymom

I love my Ninja, too. We have a few of the different bowls and blades and it's great.

Chef_Barbell

crazyravr wrote: »

Vitamix. Just get the blender spatula to go with it.

OP asked for affordable. Vitamixs are not that at least around here.

fishshark

I've had the NutriBullet RX for a few years now... It does the job but the cups get gross after a while. I love my Vitamix it was worth the price for me but i make a lot of soups, purees, hummus etc ect.

Chef_Barbell

fishshark wrote: »

I've had the NutriBullet RX for a few years now... It does the job but the cups get gross after a while. I love my Vitamix it was worth the price for me but i make a lot of soups, purees, hummus etc ect.

Margaritas!!! :drinker:

fishshark

Chef_Barbell wrote: »

fishshark wrote: »

I've had the NutriBullet RX for a few years now... It does the job but the cups get gross after a while. I love my Vitamix it was worth the price for me but i make a lot of soups, purees, hummus etc ect.

Margaritas!!! :drinker:

obviously thats the only reason to buy a vitamix haha! When I got it the first thing I looked up was drinks. We have a margaritaville blender.... i have way to many appliances.

Chef_Barbell

fishshark wrote: »

Chef_Barbell wrote: »

fishshark wrote: »

I've had the NutriBullet RX for a few years now... It does the job but the cups get gross after a while. I love my Vitamix it was worth the price for me but i make a lot of soups, purees, hummus etc ect.

Margaritas!!! :drinker:

obviously thats the only reason to buy a vitamix haha! When I got it the first thing I looked up was drinks. We have a margaritaville blender.... i have way to many appliances.

Me too.. I have a whole 6 tier pantry shelf full of appliances and gadgets. :laugh:

fishshark

I just looked today when cleaning it out this is what I embarrassingly have:
Sous Vide
electric flat top
deep fryer
nutribullet
vitamix
ice cream maker
kitchen aid blender (with every attachment)
food processor
3 crock pots (whyyyyyyyy?)
3 electric fondu pots
margarita blender
quesadilla press
instapot.

Being a retired chef is hard because I just keep buying dumb *kitten* to cook with to fill a void haha.

Chef_Barbell

fishshark wrote: »

I just looked today when cleaning it out this is what I embarrassingly have:
Sous Vide
electric flat top
deep fryer
nutribullet
vitamix
ice cream maker
kitchen aid blender (with every attachment)
food processor
3 crock pots (whyyyyyyyy?)
3 electric fondu pots
margarita blender
quesadilla press
instapot.

Being a retired chef is hard because I just keep buying dumb *kitten* to cook with to fill a void haha.

kshama2001

fishshark wrote: »

I just looked today when cleaning it out this is what I embarrassingly have:
Sous Vide
electric flat top
deep fryer
nutribullet
vitamix
ice cream maker
kitchen aid blender (with every attachment)
food processor
3 crock pots (whyyyyyyyy?)
3 electric fondu pots
margarita blender
quesadilla press
instapot.

Being a retired chef is hard because I just keep buying dumb *kitten* to cook with to fill a void haha.

I have a medium and large crockpot and am looking to add a small

I'm also looking to upgrade my large, which I found in the cabinets of my last apartment when I moved in. I'm going to see what America's Test Kitchen recommends and put that on my Amazon wish list for Christmas.

luv2shimmy

I love my Kitchenaid blender. It works beautifully for smoothies and is easy to clean.