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Best blender for smoothies?

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  • airangel59
    airangel59 Posts: 1,887 Member
    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
    ShellBell4281 Posts: 127 Member
    Blendtec! It's not cheap but it's well worth the $$
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    I have the magic bullet and the nutribullet. Both are great, the nutribullet takes way less time to smooth it all out.
  • amyyeary71
    amyyeary71 Posts: 10 Member
    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
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    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
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    the one on sale
  • rainunrefined
    rainunrefined Posts: 850 Member
    I love my Kitchen Aid blender!
  • 1andonlykellyd
    1andonlykellyd Posts: 33 Member
    The Ninja by far makes them the best!
  • theepervette
    theepervette Posts: 638 Member
    I have a cheap $40 one from target and it makes smoothies just fine! :-) no chunks or clumps! all smooth.
  • enigmachik
    enigmachik Posts: 150
    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
    H3TR0 Posts: 87
    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
    superjean1 Posts: 78 Member
    See this:
    http://www.americastestkitchen.com/equipment-reviews/detail.php?docid=38417
  • Bama56
    Bama56 Posts: 101 Member
    vitamix...there is no other. it is a big investment but worth every single penny.
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    :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
    squeakylynn Posts: 55 Member
    I have the Blendtec and it is the best.
  • magnum26
    magnum26 Posts: 356 Member
    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
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    :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:


    :heart: 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
    mindyrunner Posts: 6
    vitamix is by far the best!
  • pepi17
    pepi17 Posts: 1
    NUTRI BULLET LOVE IT
  • run2bfree
    run2bfree Posts: 108 Member
    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
    castelluzzo99 Posts: 313 Member
    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
    Laurarodie Posts: 7 Member
    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
    ShaneMac4u Posts: 15
    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
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    :drinker: bump
  • SewBethy
    SewBethy Posts: 16
    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_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    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
    JTutz Posts: 69 Member
    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
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    :wink: 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
    My0WNinspiration Posts: 1,146 Member
    I just purchased a ninja pro. I plan to make high protein ice cream with it :bigsmile:
  • allall1
    allall1 Posts: 6
    I love my Vita-Mix and use it daily. I think it is worth every penny that I payed.
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