Best blender for smoothies?

airangel59

I've been happy with this from Bed, Bath & Beyond (cheaper with coupons)

The Cuisinart® SmartPower Compact Portable Blender System Model # CPB-300.

It's compact looking and doesn't take up the entire counter space. Also has 350w motor, is BPA free and has shatter resistant attachments. Includes 32-ounce blender jar, 8-ounce chopper cup and a set of four 16-ounce travel cups. Dishwasher safe.

ShellBell4281

Blendtec! It's not cheap but it's well worth the $$

ChantalGG

I have the magic bullet and the nutribullet. Both are great, the nutribullet takes way less time to smooth it all out.

amyyeary71

I LOVE my Kitchenaid. It is not the most powerful...but it does the job with ease...AND...Kitchenaide has lifetime warranty replacement...AND its MADE IN THE USA You can get a "brand new" referb for 1/2 the cost on Kitchenaids store on eBay. Good luck and enjoy your smoothies!

SezxyStef

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!!!!!!!!

I have the nutribullet loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it...no chunks left ever and with an blender there was always chunks

Capt_Apollo

the one on sale

rainunrefined

I love my Kitchen Aid blender!

1andonlykellyd

The Ninja by far makes them the best!

theepervette

I have a cheap $40 one from target and it makes smoothies just fine! :-) no chunks or clumps! all smooth.

enigmachik

I have a Vitamix, but I got an amazing deal on it. There really is no comparison though. I use it every single day!

H3TR0

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!

Love Love Love the Ninja!!

superjean1

See this:
http://www.americastestkitchen.com/equipment-reviews/detail.php?docid=38417

Bama56

vitamix...there is no other. it is a big investment but worth every single penny.

LJCannon

:ohwell: Do you Cook Frozen Vegetables before you add them to your Smoothies?
I read a Comment someplace yesterday (I can't remember where) that said you "Should Always Cook Frozen Vegetables before adding them to your Smoothie". It did not say why.
:drinker: Has anyone else heard that?

squeakylynn

I have the Blendtec and it is the best.

magnum26

Really depends on how much you want to spend I have this one: http://www.omegajuicers.com/blenders/blender-330s.html

And it's by far the best blender bar none that I have owned.

LJCannon

:drinker: Hubby got me a 14 Speed Oster Blender last night. The little 20 ounce Oster "My Blend" but it was way too small (in my opinion) for all the Spinach / Vegetable Smoothies I have been making. Plus, it just Quit on me when it was Not Very Old. :explode:


He did get a 2 year Warranty with this one, so I hope I don't have to use that. I have made 2 Smoothies so far and I LOVE it!!

mindyrunner

vitamix is by far the best!

pepi17

NUTRI BULLET LOVE IT

run2bfree

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!

This.. I got mine at Walmart - 14.99 small single serving blender. use it everyday at work. my fancy one at home works just as well as my cheapy one.

castelluzzo99

What does Jamba Juice use? Pretty much every store that makes smoothies uses either a Vitamix or a Blendtec. Both are equal in quality, as far as I can tell; the only major difference is the shape of the jar and buttons verses a dial. I have a Vitamix. It can blend nuts into my smoothies (protein & healthy fat boost) so fine that I can't tell they are there.

I had a Ninja once. I gave it away to a couple who didn't have a blender as soon as I got the Vitamix. I will never recommend a Ninja again!

Laurarodie

I've had my vita- mix for a couple of years now,LOVE it!!!!Well worth the money.Maybe you can watch qvc,when they have them on there you can usually get easy pay,so that might be a little easier on the pocketbook?

ShaneMac4u

I was given an Oster 10 speed for Christmas. I have only used it for whey protein + bannana smoothies and does the job for that.

Considering that a Vitamix can run over $500 I think it depends on what you plan to blend and how often you will use it.

LJCannon

:drinker: bump

SewBethy

Even though I have a couple of blenders that work just fine, I keep reaching for my immersion blender. I keep it plugged in and on a nearby pot hook. I only have the stick part to remove and rinse. Like the immersion post above, it's the convenience and ease of cleaning that make it my go-to blender. If you have access to crushed ice from your 'fridge, that makes things super easy too.

Timshel_

I did the Ninja, and it always left chucnks no matter whta I tried. Returned it and bought a Blendtec. Love it.

That said, you can probably get some cheaper ones that do a decent job too.

JTutz

I love my Nutribullet. I was hesitant at first - it seemed a little gimmicky but it actually is pretty great. Does exactly what it's supposed to.

LJCannon

If an Avocado is a Fruit, is Guacamole a Smoothie?

Loved my NutriBullet years ago, but never made a smoothie with it (I used it to make pureed food for an Elderly client with one tooth)

Now I have a 14 Speed Oster and so far it is doing Great with Frozen Fruit and Veggie Smoothies.

My0WNinspiration

I just purchased a ninja pro. I plan to make high protein ice cream with it :bigsmile:

allall1

I love my Vita-Mix and use it daily. I think it is worth every penny that I payed.