What is the best blender for smoothies? I was looking for a blender to make smoothies and I cant find the "right" one...can someone please help me!!! Thanks
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I had an Oster blender that lasted a few years (only 2 because it was dropped and broken) but it made smoothies like a dream. Also, blended up flax seeds/dry rice/oats/etc. to make various flours within a minute. I got a Ninja Professional BL500 and was sorely disappointed as, like the other reviewer said, the smoothies were chunky and gross. Also, with the 6-blade thing its hard to fit anything in it to blend! My husband is currently returning it and I am looking for another lower-than-Blendtec or VitaMix-priced blender. Tempted to try Kitchenaid or Oster this time...hmm...
647794
Did any of you see the Popular Mechanix video that tested blenders? Neither the blentec or the vitamix comes out looking very good. I've been using my Kitchenaid 5-speed, which won the competition, everyday for green smoothies and it does a great job at a fraction of the cost.
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I own the Oster Fusion blender. Marketed as a blender/food processor due to the reversing blade capability. I have had it for 2 years and it's great! Makes smooth smoothies too! I put carrots and apples cut into quarters and nuts in it on chop first then add other ingredients and ice and put it on the frozen drink setting and it works wonderfully. The jar is glass, which is nice and holds 6 cups. Can only say great things about it...
647796
I bought a Ninja Kitchen System 1200..terrible for green smoothies. After 10 mins on high, there is still large chunks in the liquid. I would not recommend it.
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I just got the ninja 700. it has the power to crush the ice very fast but it does NOT make the smoothie smooth. I believe it's the blade design that it does not promote enough circulation inside the blender. Lot of chunky ice in there even a relatively long blend. Absolutely not recommended for smoothies. My cheapy bullet blender make smoother smoothie.
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after 4 weeks of making a daily smoothie with my 5 speed kitchenaid, the little nubs on the housing that spin the blade in the carafe melted rigth off the machine - and before it broke, the bottom of the carafe leaked everytime I blended for more than a minute (about 3-5 minutes was necessary in order to get a liquid out of all the fruit and spinach I put in there, even with a few ounces of water) - now I have an expensive paperweight. Will probably be buying a blendtec.
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I just buy a cheap osterizer or something when it's on sale for $25. I only make smoothies once a day in the morning. It takes a little longer, maybe 3-5 minutes. But I can buy 10 of them and still not spend as much as one of those expensive blenders.
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I cup of water, two scoops of the power, whey protein, coconut oil, frozen blueberries (or whatever other fruit/veg you like), some cinnamon. I highly recommend investing in one of the "bullet" type blenders. I tried the first few days with a regular blender and cleanup was just too much. Once I got my "bullet," everything was super easy!
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my $20 generic magic bullet from walmart works the best and it is little ... for making smoothies. it does not juice either. i doubt the nutri bullet will if mine doesn't and this ninja blender doesn't. i am taking the plunge and purchasing a $300 juicer ... guaranteed to juice!
76090
I mainly use the blender for salsas and smoothies. Although, one of the ingredients for smoothies are nuts. I have noticed that in order to blend the seeds or nuts, i have to push it to the highest speed. Is this normal?
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I just got the vitamix and i now seem to do more smoothies than juicing. I throw in a bunch of veggies and fruit and blend with water and it comes out to thick or runny depending on how much water you add and how watery the ingredients are. I LOVE it! You get all the fiber instead of throwing it in the garbage! i still sometimes do a juice fast, but generally, i now do a green smoothie for breakfast.
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I tried to replace my blender cup because of a chip on the rim (it still holds a seal to use it!). I couldn't find any replacement parts searching online. But the same smoothie blender was on sale on amazon.com with free shipping so I ordered a new one! I'm still using everything except the cup from my original purchase and the o-ring is still good as new! it's in there permanately and you hardly can see it, so its not a peice that will wear out easily. I have used my smoothie maker at least once a day or more since purchasing it almost a year ago and I LOVE IT!!! Its easy to use and blends great! So after a year I'm still very happy with the purchase and I think it was a great buy!! Hope this helps you out!
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I've never tried to make a smoothie with it. I have a stick blender for that. The food processor has a large S blade. My stick blender has a small S blade. I would rather use a stick blender or a regular blender to make a smoothie.
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I LOVE mine. I just got it from Costco (5200) on Sat. Got it to make green smoothies, cooking prep, etc. My smoothies initially came out a bit thick for my taste but found that I didn't run the blender long enough AND did not add enough water. The result? Today's green smoothie was delicious, creamy and not too thick- it was just right! I was really tending towards the Blendtec and was on the verge of purchasing one but after reading wonderful reviews on here and online with the SEVEN year warranty sealed the deal for me. I read more about poor customer service with Blendtec compared to Vitamix (hardly read any and believe me I read ALOT of reviews! lol) I don't have a stake in Vitamix- I just love the blender because it's American -made (keeps jobs here), excellent quality and the company stands by its products. I look at it as an investment in my and my family's health. HTH!
2019235
You should call Hamilton Beach. They replaced my blender in a matter of 3 days. They were very helpful. We no longer have issues. Love it!!!
1405122
well, my daughter used the smoothie thing and it worked well...we are infrequent users of the blender, only for shakes..cost/benefit ratio works.
2036091
I don't think it's easier to clean than a regular blender. Wouldn't you just want a stick blender, or do you need to crush ice? This machine is pretty good for making smoothies.
1069892
I used it for blending soup and marinara sauce before I got an immersion blender. An immersion blender is much better for that - I can control the level of smoothness and it's less cleanup. I think the blender is best for drinks.
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Sorry, the blender was a gift and I've heard no feedback. I should ask if it works as hoped. Thank you for the reminder!
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If you are interested in chopping anything harder than a soft cheese, (ice, nuts, frozen fruit) then I would go with the Ninja system...this was the deciding factor for me! I have blended ice, frozen peach slices, and nuts in my Ninja without fail or fear of burnout... the less expensive models are great if you are only blending powders and liquid, even a ripe banana was a challenge for a $17 dollar model I used at my dad's...so if you are interested in longevity, go with the Ninja...even if you drop off a diet smoothie kick, you can still use it to make margaritas!
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I have this blender and it works amazing. Just use a little water or use a push stick like the vitamax. It fits with the waring, If you want it to blend a little faster. Those are common rules everyone knows when blending. And any blender makes hot soup if you leave it on long enough haha. No seriously just make a regular soup then heat it up on the stove.
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I ended up returning mine. It worked well on smoothies for a week or two then it wouldn't crush up the ice in the smoothies. I hope this helps.
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How frequently do these people use their blenders? once a day? once a week? once a month?In my case, my work place(a professional kitchen in a 5-star hotel in Waikiki)has a blender like this one, we use it a lot everyday. That's why I bought one myself for home use.Don't get me wrong, Vitamix are good stuff too, we have them in the kitchens too. It's like comparing Toyota and Honda, you know?! One is NOT necessarily better than the other.