Best blender for smoothies?

origwvgirl

what is the best blender for crushing ice for smoothies? I am trying to make a chocolate protein smoothie with cocoa powder and peanut butter that my old gym made. I bought a Ninja professional blender that is supposed to make "snow" from ice but it doesn't live up to the promise because it leaves chunks and doesn't blend well.

XtyAnn17

i own a vitamix. it is the most amazing thing ive ever purchased.

kittyinaz

If you don't wanna spend the $$ for a Vitamix, go with the Ninja 1000! I LOVE mine. I broke my regular blender with this one banana bread recipe... I tried the same recipe in the Ninja (hoping I wouldn't break my new $100 blender... lol), but it smashed through it like it was nothing!! They have a kid that comes with a food processor AND the blender, too. I wish I had invested in that set. But even just the blender is amazing!

JGT2004

Khols & Bed Bath & Beyond have the Ninja kit. I bought it for under $70 and I believe it has a: 48 oz, a 40 oz, and a 16 oz container. I love it and use it for smoothies and everything. Sometimes I have to stir the ice a little with a spatula (push it down) but thats because I like my smoothies extra thick! It chops up the spinach I add to my smooties (I put 2 cups of baby spinach leaves whole).

clocklady

My $35 12 speed Oster works for me right now. I get chunk free smoothies every morning. The trick is to start with liquid and soft ingredients then add the hard stuff a little at a time.

I would LOVE to have a Vitamix, but for now my Oster gets the job done.

MariaMariaM

The Vitamix is the best blender out there. There isn't a job it can't do. I love it.

ckish

I've had a vitamix for more than 30 years. Mind you it was "old and well used" when I got it. Although it still works perfectly I bought a new one about 15 years ago. I gave my old one to my niece. It is a little pricey up front but well worth it. Reconditioned ones cost a little less. Although you can get by with other blenders. Once you've owned a vitamix you would never use anything else. I use it several times a day every day. My container cracked but it was still useable after about 10 years. I called the company to get a replacement. To my surprise they replaced it at no charge even though the warrenty was for 7 years. They said it should not have failed even with heavy useage and the kids occasionally dropping it too. Great company! Great Product!

Vodkha

That's too bad. I got a Ninja and it totally lives up to the promise. I was afraid it wouldn't, but I am very impressed!

Bookers23

I have a breville ikon, thought it was the best blender I had ever used. It does everything and makes great shakes. Then I started seeing the vitamix in action. There is absolutely no comparisson. You would think a blender is a blender, but somehow the vitamix is just flat out amazing. Using fresh berries and get some tiny seeds in your teeth? Not with a vitamix! Even blackberry and raspberry seeds are completely obliterated. Not to mention hot soups from fresh veggies! Spend the money, you will use it every day and never look back.

NeuroticVirgo

I have a CHEAP blender from walmart (it was the one for 19.99) and it blends better than the $100 "professional" blender I had bought and broke!

chelso0o

I don't use a blender for smoothies because I HATE to have to clean the blender cup. I use an immersion blender (stick blender) instead and all I have to do is rinse off the stick part. I had a kitchen aid stick blender and it was awesome! I always blend frozen fruit and ice with it . The only thing I've had a problem with was when I tried to put kale in a smoothie.... the kale chunks weren't blended. But if you're going for a regular smoothie it's a great tool to have!

MariaMariaM

I have a breville ikon, thought it was the best blender I had ever used. It does everything and makes great shakes. Then I started seeing the vitamix in action. There is absolutely no comparisson. You would think a blender is a blender, but somehow the vitamix is just flat out amazing. Using fresh berries and get some tiny seeds in your teeth? Not with a vitamix! Even blackberry and raspberry seeds are completely obliterated. Not to mention hot soups from fresh veggies! Spend the money, you will use it every day and never look back.

I also had the Breville Ikon blender and thought it was the best thing out ther for 1/2 the price of the Vitamix. I am a very heavy user of the blender, at least twice a day every day. A week after the warranty was up it stopped working. Good think I bought it at Bed Bath and Beyond and kept my receipt. I went there to check other blenders out and when the manager asked me what I had before and I told him, he said: Breville is one of the best ones out there and should had lasted longer, bring it back and we will give you your money back or exchange for anything else you want. I did that, and use the money to buy a real blender from Costco: the Vitamix!! Double the price but well worthy. It is also made in Ohio so you are supporting US production!

P.S: I have other Breville appliances (citrus juicer and regular juicer) and I still think it is one of the best brands out there. Vitamix just smokes the competition away.

chenoamac

i love my magic bullet I acutally have 2 of them

one at home and one in the office

dizzielizzie99

I to hated cleaning the blender until I got a kitchen aid blender and the directions said to clean you just add water and soap and then blend it. Rinse it out and voila effortlessly clean. Love my kitchen aid, I was able to find a great sale on it and a stand mixer.

StaceyL76

I too have a vitamix! Love it

ShanniLee

i love my magic bullet I acutally have 2 of them

one at home and one in the office

LOVE my magic bullet also!!!! So quick, easy and NO CLEAN UP!!!!!!!!

RumOne

i own a vitamix. it is the most amazing thing ive ever purchased.

^^ AGREE a 1000 times over

BarbWhite09

I have one from Wal-mart that cost me $15, it works just fine.

mcott1012

Magic Bullet baby!! Makes the smoothy right in your own cup! It's great for portion control.

BeautyCrys

I bought a cheap little pink one at Target it was $14.99 I think it's made by Hamilton, and it works great!!!!!!

frugalmomsrock

The vitamix is amazing. No lie. But it may cost you your right leg.

I have a kitchen aid, and it's great. I bought the Ninja and used it once. I thought it sucked...

questhaven

Vitamix for sure! It's a little pricey but it's amazing and you won't regret it!

nextrightthing

Vitamix,,,,,,,the best!

stephenbryant2481

I recommend the vitamix too blends everything really fast at commercial quality, there's a good site that goes over all the best blender for smoothies at http://www.thebestblenderforsmoothies.net

zfa32937

Blendtec and vitamix are hands down the best for blending smoothies but they do come with a hefty price tag. There are some alternatives if you are not looking to spend too much money. Check this guide out:

http://www.nichepage.com/n/kitchenware/best-blender-for-smoothies

pandasand

Vitamix!

aylawill

I have a Magic Bullet, as well as a Bosch. The Bosch is expensive, but it was a wedding present. Works awesome! I usually just use the magic bullet though.

delilah47

On the more affordable side, I use a Black & Decker Crush Master. It makes very silky smoothies with no chunks. Stuff it full of fresh spinach, berries,ice, some almond milk and blend away for about 1 minute. I think it cost less than $35.00. It even crushes ice cubes. I wanted a vitamix, but couldn't afford the $400.00.

UZBGIRL

I've had a vitamix for more than 30 years. Mind you it was "old and well used" when I got it. Although it still works perfectly I bought a new one about 15 years ago. I gave my old one to my niece. It is a little pricey up front but well worth it. Reconditioned ones cost a little less. Although you can get by with other blenders. Once you've owned a vitamix you would never use anything else. I use it several times a day every day. My container cracked but it was still useable after about 10 years. I called the company to get a replacement. To my surprise they replaced it at no charge even though the warrenty was for 7 years. They said it should not have failed even with heavy useage and the kids occasionally dropping it too. Great company! Great Product!

Yes, that is right. Vitamix is a great product. Blends even chicken bones, wheat, corn.. etc.

MariaMariaM

Vitamix! Best purchase ever!!

LishaCole

My breville die cast hemisphere makes snow, it pulverizes everything I have thrown at it. It's basically amazing. I did originally want a vitamix, but managed to get this one for a few hundred dollars less. It doesn't disappoint. I have in the past had a basic oster, a ninja, and a few magic bullets. This one greatly out performs them.