With the popularity of my 10 of the Best Green Smoothies post, I have been getting a lot of questions about what blenders I recommend to make the best smoothies. So, here are 5 of the best ones (in my opinion). From just a couple dollars to a couple hundred dollars, I’ve got you covered.
Obviously the less expensive blenders will have a less-powerful motor and sometimes frozen fruit or ice will burn out the motor quickly, so be aware of that as you blend your smoothies.
If you do have a less-powerful blender, be sure that you “pulse” your ingredients until they are lightly mixed before pureeing them at a high-speed (it’s a great way to save your blender’s motor). Also chop up your fruit and greens before blending to make it easier for your blender.
Pros:
-Price: less than $15 right now!
-Compact for small-living spaces
-14 oz jar doubles as a portable travel cup
-Perfect for mixing baby food, marinades, mixes, etc
Cons:
-Not the most powerful motor
-If you don’t pulse ingredients first, the motor burns out
Pros:
-Both a blender and food processor in one
-Price: Less than $40 right now!
-Motor goes on top of blender and food processor- easily switches back and forth
-Great for mincing, dicing, chopping, or pureeing (besides just smoothies!)
-4 1/2 star rating on Amazon
Cons:
-Not the most powerful motor
-Have to pulse hard-to-blender ingredients first
Pros:
-Price: Less than $100 right now
-High powered 600-watt motor
-Effortlessly pulverizes fruits, vegetables, superfoods and protein shakes- no pulsing needed
-Includes many cups and different blades
-4 star rating with over 1600 reviews on Amazon
-Quieter than most blenders
-#1 Best Seller on Amazon
Cons:
-Some feel that the small cups are too small for anything and the only one you use is the 1 large cup
-Might be a little pricey for some (but it’s less than other blenders that have the same motor wattage)
Pros:
-Price: Less than $60 right now
-High powered 600-watt motor
-Large glass cup makes many smoothies at once (great for freezing extras for later)
-Dishwasher safe
-4 star rating on Amazon
-Great blender at a low price
Cons:
-Some of the low ratings were because it was loud
-Some users reported cracking on the plastic base over long periods of use
Pros:
-.9 HP motor
-Made of metal with a stainless steel blade
-Blender pitcher can hold 56 ounces (it’s huge!)
-Dishwasher safe and shatter resistant
-Has a “crush ice” button
-Cord storage feature
-1 year warranty
Cons:
-Some low ratings were because of a leak problem
-Cost is more than other blenders (about $140)
Pros:
-Motor is extremely powerful- maxes out at 2 HP
-Huge 64 oz container
-Patented tamper tool for processing thick ingredients
-4 1/2 star rating on Amazon
-Does so much more than smoothies- blend nuts to make nut butter, make your own frappucinos, sauces, pestos, soups, etc
Cons:
-Only two speeds (which seem to be fast and faster)
-VERY expensive (over $350)
(This is actually the blender that I am using right now. I have had it for almost a year and absolutely love it! So . . . my opinion of this one might be a little biased)
Pros:
-1500 watt motor (extremely powerful)
-Cuts through ice, frozen fruits, etc without any problems
-72 oz capacity on containers (this is the biggest that I have ever seen)
-Incredibly sharp blades (my smoothies are ready in about 3 seconds- no joke)
-Made of stainless steel
-Doubles as a food processor
-Comes with single serve cups- can also blend smoothie in the single serve cups and then they are ready to go, which is super convenient for busy mornings
-Reasonably priced for all the you get and the power behind it
-4 1/2 star rating on Amazon
Cons:
-I don’t have any and even Amazon’s reviews contain very little (some are about the food processor)
Is one of your favorite blenders not on this list? Let me know! I would love to hear what you love to use!
Make it happen,
Jared
By Jared Beckstrand
I randomly came across your post online and had to read it as we are in the market for a new blender right now. I had settled on the Ninja one you have posted last and am happy to hear that your review matched everyone else’s that I’ve talked to! Thanks for letting me know I’m getting the right one for a Christmas present!
Christine,
You absolutely can’t go wrong with the Ninja! I absolutely love ours! The hardest part for you will be waiting until Christmas to break into it! Good luck, and happy holidays!
Jared
I have the Ninja mega blender and I love it. Good article, very informative. Didn’t realize there were blenders so inexpensive. Thanks
We could never go back to anything but the Ninja! Glad you found this informative, Deanna, and thank you for following!
~Jared