Best Personal Blender

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WendyFitMomCHANGED
WendyFitMomCHANGED Posts: 311 Member
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I'm researching personal blenders today and am wondering if any of you use these and which is the best for minimal cost. I'm going to keep the base at my desk and blend protein shakes and smoothies during the workday (Have a full size Oster blender at home). I've already cleared it with the office mates as I don't want to make too much noise and annoy them.

Here are the 2 I'm looking at:

Oster - My Blend 250-Watt Blender
$30 w/free 2nd tumbler at Target
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http://www.amazon.com/Oster-BLSTPB-WBL-250-Watt-Blender-Powder/dp/B004P2OLB8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Hamilton Beach - Personal Blender
$15
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http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51103-Single-Blender/dp/B002V8ZEXW/ref=pd_sim_k_3

I've read the reviews on Amazon and there's Pros and Cons to both. I'm favoring the Oster one but know the Hamilton Beach has been out longer and is cheaper.

What are your thoughts? Do you have another brand you'd recommend better?

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  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 MFP Moderator
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    Stick with a full-size blender base with a "real" motor in it as long as it has the blade attachment that will spin off of the pitcher and straight onto a mason jar... then customize the jar used for what you're making... fresh spices? 250mL container.... shake / smoothie either 500mL or 1000mL (1L) container etc. Only limited by how many mason jars you have for how many personal flavour combos you can make.

    http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/tip_blender_and_mason_jar/
  • mwestonp
    mwestonp Posts: 77 Member
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    I use the Magic Bullet at my office. It's compact, light and inexpensive. It also has a variety of cups and has been great for my protein shakes. I've seen it for less than $50 at both Bed Bath and Beyond and Costco. If you go that route, Bed Bath & Beyond also does 20% off coupons if you sign up for their promotional emails.

    http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=13430918

    It makes a fair amount of noise, but I wouldn't say it's horribly loud. Good luck on your search!
  • savageman69
    savageman69 Posts: 339 Member
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    i have a nutribullet and its amazing
  • TeresaOH1
    TeresaOH1 Posts: 31 Member
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    I have the Hamilton Beach model.... I like it!
  • amandask66
    amandask66 Posts: 38 Member
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    I have a Magic Bullet that I use as my portable blender. It's great not terribly noisy and strong enough for frozen fruit.
  • onehurt
    onehurt Posts: 143 Member
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    Stick with a full-size blender base with a "real" motor in it as long as it has the blade attachment that will spin off of the pitcher and straight onto a mason jar... then customize the jar used for what you're making... fresh spices? 250mL container.... shake / smoothie either 500mL or 1000mL (1L) container etc. Only limited by how many mason jars you have for how many personal flavour combos you can make.

    http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/tip_blender_and_mason_jar/

    Wow !!! Never gave this a thought, had to go try this!!!! So cool! Thanks for the tip!!

    Mark

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