Just toss in your fixins and get to blending.
While ingredients are obviously key to making a delicious smoothie, the equipment you use is just as important.
But with so many options on the market, how do you choose the best blender for making smoothies?
Theres something for everyone,Juice Generationfounder and CEO Eric Helms says of smoothie blenders.
Read on to learn more.
Best blenders for making smoothies, at a glance:
What is a smoothie blender?
Mackenzie Burgess, RDN, is a recipe developer at Cheerful Choices
A smoothie blender is really just a blender, but with very specific features.
Smoothie blenders are available in three options.
If you’re making multiple servings, a standard blender with a large pitcher may be more suitable.
A pulse button is always a plus, and Helms prefers presets like Smoothie or Ice Crush."
Dishwasher-safe parts are great for that reason, says Lessenden.
It blends ice and frozen fruit easily and pulverizes leafy greens completely smooth.
Mackenzie Burgess, RDN, is a recipe developer at Cheerful Choices
The 64-ounce, BPA-free plastic container makes it great for multiple servings, but the best part?
Its easy to clean, says Lessenden.
Just add dish soap and warm water, then give it a spin to get things spotless.
| Power: 1,200 w |Accessories:24 oz.
Its compact, reliable, and easy to clean.
Its equally easy to use.
The NutriBullet Pro+ blends contents to a creamy smoothness for exactly one minute.
For chunkier textures, just press the pulse button on the motor base.
At 1,200 watts, the Pro+ packs more power than the original NutriBullet without taking up extra counter space.
Not bad foran affordable blender!
It has a touchscreen, smart programs, and a self-clean mode.
You get top-of-the-line features.
(Talk about smart!)
It can do it all smoothies, nut butters, soups, even frozen dessert.
Its ultra-powerful and smart, with presets that make blending practically hands-off.
Less work for me?
TheBlendtec Pro 800is your MVP.
An illuminated window provides feedback on the smoothies progress and how much time remains.
TheZwilling Infinigy Personal Blenderis not only stylish but also has a nice compact design that doesnt compromise power.
It’s ideal for small kitchens with minimal storage, says Lessenden.
Ice may also need a few shakes during the blending process to ensure that no chips are left behind.
This Vitamix devours leafy greens and delivers a smooth, grit-free texture, says Helms.
Give credit to its pulse feature and a 10-speed dial that ranges from lowest to highest.
Variable speeds let you nail any texture.
Its perfect for quick, post-workout blends.
The blunt blade technology is superior at ice crushing!
An illuminated LCD timer keeps tabs on the smoothies progress.
|Power:1,100 w |Accessories:Extra 24 oz.
Its perfect for smoothies on the go, with travel-ready blending cups and Auto-iQ controls, says Helms.
Best looking: The Beast Health Blender
$165
Dimensions:4.92 x 4.92 x 15.75 |Weight:6.72 lbs.
The curvy, supermodel of a machine was unanimously voted the best-looking smoothie blender by our experts.
I can hands-down say its most definitely worth every penny.
This blender does it all smoothies, chopping, dough mixing you name it, says Burgess.
I love how it switches from smoothie maker to food processor in seconds, making meal prep easier.
Best quiet: Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Blender
$184.95
Dimensions:16.14 x 10.24 x 9.06 |Weight:8.42 lbs.
Thats because theHamilton Beach Professional Quiet Blenderwas designed with silence in mind.
It has a noise shield and still packs decent power, Bond says of the whisper-quiet whiz.
So, how does it work?
Says Burgess, This ones great if youre blending early mornings or during naptime.
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