There are many appliances you can buy to make your kitchen time a more enjoyable experience, not to mention faster and easier – and a blender is one of them. Blenders typically Have a larger capacity for blending smoothies and soups. Traditional ones tend to have similar must-have features, including the ability to crush ice, a multi-speed pulsing function, and include a secure lid that’s easy to remove. While some blenders can be as affordable as fifty bucks, some on the higher end can cost hundreds of dollars a pop. It all depends on your needs and we’re here to help you find the best blender that will suit your kitchen and your budget.
Zillwing Enfinigy Personal Blender
Designed for individual meal prep, the Zillwing Enfinigy Personal Blender turns into a spill-proof to-go container by simply removing the 20 fl. oz. Tritan jar from the machine and topping it with the included lid. Tritan is significantly lighter than glass and shatter-resistant so you can make your morning smoothie in less than 5 seconds and head out the door to class, work, or for a morning jog. The size is perfect for single households. The serrated cross blade is developed in Germany—a staple for Zillwing products—so you know it’s sharp!
Breville Fresh and Furious
At the crossroads of power and versatility is the Breville Fresh and Furious. Yes, it is a blender, but it also can perform a few food processing tasks to turn a rough start into a smooth finish. The blade design and high torque motor delivers quiet and efficient blending performance. The Kinetic blade design and countered bowl system whips up from below and pulls down from the top, so lumps have nowhere to hide. You can press on any of the nine pre-programmed buttons to carry out your daily needs from mix or chop to puree, blend and liquify.
KitchenAid Cordless Hand Blender
Stick blenders are handheld kitchen blade grinders used to blend ingredients or purée food in the container in which they are being prepared. The KitchenAid Cordless Hand Blender makes our list because of its power, efficiency, and unique look. With this gadget, your sauces will come out more consistent. The variable speed trigger switch gives you greater flexibility and control over the recipe and the safety switch protects against accidental trigger movement. Sometimes it seems that outlets are never near enough, that is why this wand is cordless and the battery will last you several uses before needing a recharge.
Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender
Elevate your blending experience with the Blendtec Total Classic! This high-quality blender is ideal for shakes, margaritas, soups, snow cones…oh yeah, did we mention it is self-cleaning? Cleanup for an entire multi-course meal could be as simple as pushing the pre-programmed, self-cleaning button to wash a single jar, and just like that, you’ll be done. If you’re in the mood to make soup, the Blendtec blender will heat contents through blade friction in under six minutes, just press the hot contents button on the display.
Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender
Ready for the big leagues? The Vitamix 5200 aircraft-grade hardened stainless steel blades are designed to handle the toughest ingredients. From the first blend to the last, you get the same quality results. The dial can be rotated at any point during the blend, so can manually adjust it to achieve a variety of textures. With a 64-ounce container, this unit is ideal for blending medium to large batches. It even features a radial cooling fan and thermal protection systems, so safety is just as important as making delicious food.