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You can ask chefs and health experts all around the world, and everyone would tell you that the art of making Smoothies was never simple. Although you can make a glass of smoothie just by mixing ingredients and putting them in a blender, you cannot have the perfect smoothies that experts can make. Recipes matters when you make smoothies, but the most important factor when making smoothies is what blender you use to do the job. If you are confused about which blender to buy, since it is quite difficult to understand all the spec of every juicer out there, we bring you the Best Smoothie Blender that are currently in the market:
View The Best Smoothie Blenders, Bellow.
Table of Contents
- 1 View The Best Smoothie Blenders, Bellow.
- 1.1 Magic Bullet Mini
- 1.2 NutriBullet 12-Piece High-Speed Blender
- 1.3 Why Choose NutriBullet
- 1.4 Ninja professional blender & Nutri ninja cups bl660
- 1.5 Hamilton Beach Personal Single Server Blender with Travel Lid
- 1.6 Pros:
- 1.7 Hamilton Beach Smoothie Smart Blender with 5 Speeds & 40 oz Glass Jar – Best Cheap Blender
- 1.8 Ninja BL204
- 1.9 Oster BLSTPB-WBL
- 1.10 Nutri Ninja BL482
- 1.11 New Age Living BL1500
- 1.12 Hamilton beach 51101
- 1.13 NutriBullet Pro – 13 Pcs
- 1.14 Ninja Professional Blender BL610
- 1.15 Video: Best Weight Loss Smoothies
- 1.16 Willsence 300W
- 1.17 Video: GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE FOR WEIGHT LOSS
- 1.18 Magic Bullet NutriBullet Rx N17-1001 Blender
- 1.19 Ninja BL770
- 1.20 Oster 6812-001
- 1.21 Nutri Ninja NN102
- 1.22 Oster Versa Blstvb-rv0-000
- 1.23 Breville BBL605XL
- 1.24 Hamilton Beach 54618
- 1.25 Ninja Blender BL682
- 1.26 Epica Personal Blender with Take-Along Bottle
- 1.27 Oster BLSTMB-CBG-000
- 1.28 COSORI 1500W
- 1.29 Hamilton Beach 58148A
- 1.30 Can you use ice in Nutri Bullet blenders?
- 1.31 Can Eating Crushed Ice Ruin Your Teeth?
- 1.32 Does it Mean Anything if I like Chewing on Ice?
- 1.33 Are There any Long-Term Consequences of Chewing on Ice?
- 1.34 General Thoughts on Modern Smoothie Blender
- 1.35 Can you use a blender to make Smoothies?
- 1.36 What blender makes the smoothest smoothies?
- 1.37 Can you use a hand blender to make smoothies?
- 1.38 Are fruits smoothies good for weight loss?
- 1.39 Which blender is best for green smoothies?
- 1.40 What is the quietest blender?
- 1.41 Buying Guide – Best Blenders for Smoothies
- 1.42 What factors should you look for when buying the best blender?
- 1.43 Top Features of a Best Smoothie Maker
Magic Bullet Mini
A high-speed blender can make you a glass of juice within a matter of seconds, and that is what the Magic Bullet Mini, High-Speed Blender, and Mixer are all about. When you talk about speed and economy of space, there are almost no blenders in the market that can beat this blender in particular. The Magic Bullet Mini measures at 5” in width and 9” in height and can make you a glass of juice in ten seconds only! Even though the time it takes to make a glass of juice is little, it runs at 250 watts only.
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Since the size of the blender is so small, this will fit in any small house out there; you can also take the blender outside. However, since it is small, you can make about 12 ounces of juice at a time.
The small size is not something to frown at since you only need ten seconds to juice. Therefore, even though the blender does not make a lot of smoothies, you can make up for it by using the blender multiple times.
The Magic bullet mini offers a one year warranty period for its customers. Do not be concerned about the time frame since most blenders offer a warranty period of a similar scale. It is very uncommon for a blender to have a warranty period of over five years.
Pros:
- Very easy to use.
- It is dishwasher safe.
- It needs only ten seconds to juice.
- It comes with six cups.
Cons:
- It contains BPA.
If you are looking for the best inexpensive blenders for smoothies, then this is what you are looking for. It is very small but offers a decent power for its capacity. Moreover, this will be your perfect travel companion, should you feel the need to juice when you are out of your home.
NutriBullet 12-Piece High-Speed Blender
This is another of Magic Bullet’s blender, whereas the previous one had a 240-watt motor, this one is more powerful. If you are looking for blenders that are compact and has incredible speed, then Magic Bullets products are for you.
Since the NutriBullet High-Speed Blender has a high torque power base and has a 600-watt motor, the blender completely smashes all the ingredients that you put into the feeding chute. The blender is ideal for people with busy lifestyles since it can prepare a balanced drink with the perfect nutrition in just a matter of seconds.
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Aside from the incredible speed that the NutriBullet offers you, the powerful motor also allows the blender to break down even the toughest of ingredients to give you the silkiest smoothies.
The NutriBullet also offers a simple build that is very easy to operate and clean. After intensive use, twist off the blades and wash the parts with soap and water. The news gets even better since the cups are top rack dishwasher safe.
With the blender you get 12 extra pieces that includes:
- 1 High-torque Power Base
- 1 Extractor Blade
- 1 Milling Blade
- 1 Tall Cup
- 2 Short Cups
- 1 Handled Lip Ring
- 1 Regular Lip Ring
- 2 Stay-fresh Re-sealable Lids
- 1 User Manual & Cookbook
- 1 Pocket Nutritionist
The product measures at 12.9 x 9 x 13 inches, which makes it a perfect blender for kitchen of all sizes, more so for kitchens that are small. Another bonus of the NutriBullet that you do not get with most blenders is that this one is BPA free.
Why Choose NutriBullet
Pros:
- BPA free parts.
- Has 12 extra pieces.
- It is dishwasher safe.
- Makes a glass of juice in a matter of seconds.
- Makes the silkiest of smoothies.
Cons:
- Only has a one year warranty.
All in all, this blender will be perfect for you if you need speed and if you lead a busy lifestyle. Moreover, its size allows you to carry it outdoors whenever you need to. You get all these features at an incredibly cheap price compared to most juicers.
Ninja professional blender & Nutri ninja cups bl660
Ninja is another heavyweight in the blender industry. Coming third on the list is the Ninja Professional Blender BL660, and I just have to say – this thing is a Beast! The motor on this blender is unlike anything you have ever seen before, and the cups are also quite large.
Even though it does not cost much, Ninja offers an 1100-watt motor with the Ninja professional blender! This alone should tell you that any ingredients that you put in the blender will be shredded entirely and mashed in a matter of seconds.
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Along with the motor, you also get three speeds, pulse and single-serve functions, which is unlike the blenders discussed before. The 72 oz. Total Crushing Pitcher does an excellent job of crushing ice for a creamy and silky smoothie and drink.
The blender can also perform various other tasks like making frozen desserts, nut butter, purees. Moreover, it can grind coffee, herbs, and chop nuts and vegetables. Even though the Bl660 does all this and has incredible speed, it is wondrous that it does not heat the liquid when compared to all other blenders out there.
When it comes to the build quality, the BL660 has a stainless steel finish that just looks downright gorgeous! More so, you do not need to worry about it rusting away since there have been products out there that rusts even though the product is said to be made from stainless steel.
Unlike masticating juicers, blenders mostly have a simple build and are much less complicated functions to operate. This makes the BL660 very easy to clean. You just have to remove the 72 oz. cup by pressing the release button and carefully remove the blades since they are quite sharp. After you disassemble the blender, just clean each of the components and put them all together. Just be very careful with the blades.
Pros:
- It is versatile as it can perform many tasks.
- The machine is very powerful (has a 1100-watt motor) for its price range and can crush ingredients easily.
- It is BPA free.
- It is dishwasher safe.
Cons:
- The sharp blades can cause injury.
- The blender lasts about 18 months if used daily.
- The blades get dull after a year of use.
The BL660 is definitely what you would want if power is what you are looking for. The most notable feature of this blender is that it can crush anything you put in it and makes juice faster than most blenders.
Hamilton Beach Personal Single Server Blender with Travel Lid
The Hamilton Beach Personal Single Server Blender is one of the smallest blenders on the list and also one of the cheapest. But do not mistake price and size with quality, coming forth on the list, this blender is one of the most useful and convenient ones in the market.
You will not get a blender that is more easy to use than this one since there is only one button on the blender to turn it on and hence make your juice. There are no kill switches, different speeds and other features that make a blender quite complicated. The simplicity of it all also makes this the perfect blender to take outside.
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The 51103 (the model) measures at 4.19 x 11.5 x 5.18 in. and is made from BPA free plastic. However, the blades are made from stainless steel to prevent corrosion over time. You also get two options to buy from when buying this model. One has one jar, and the other has two; however, the later is slightly more expensive.
The design is also compact enough to be able to fit in kitchen and suitcases of any sizes without taking noticeable space. On the base box, you have the on-switch that also acts as the pulse switch. An interesting thing about its design is that the jar can also act as a mug if you detach it from the base box. This is especially convenient when traveling.
Pros:
- It is inexpensive.
- It is compact.
- It is BPA free.
- The jar can act as a mug.
- Easy to carry when travelling.
- It is BPA free.
Cons:
- It has a 110-watt motor which is not that powerful.
- The mug is hard to clean at the bottom since it is deep.
As far as personal blenders go, this is not only a very cheap blender but also one of the best in the market. This makes it perfect if you need a high-speed blender at an affordable rate. Many people say that this ranks top amongst the best personal blenders for smoothies.
Hamilton Beach Smoothie Smart Blender with 5 Speeds & 40 oz Glass Jar – Best Cheap Blender
The greatest thing about Hamilton Blenders is that they specifically concentrate on blending performance rather than piling on numerous extra features that people may or may not want. The later also makes a blender quite expensive. If you are a buyer, what would you want in your blender? Would you want features that would become redundant in time or a blender that makes you the perfect smoothie?
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The Hamilton Beach Smoothie Smart Blender focuses exactly on performance by not having multiple features, and it is more affordable than most blenders on the market. This blender makes a glass of smoothie and purees smoothly every time you use it, and you can pour it into your glass without making a mess.
The smart blender has six switches in an easy-clean touchpad that includes an I/O, mix milkshake, Smoothie, puree icy shake, stop and pulse button. These are as simple as they come and each has a specific task. The pulse button is to grind and crush ice, and the Smoothie function is to make the best smooth smoothie automatically, you can even call it an auto smoothie maker.
The auto smoothie function is special because its 45-second smart blending process is programmed to have perfect speed and pulse to get your job done the right way. After your job is finished, the blender also shuts down automatically! Everything about the Smoothie button is actually automatic.
Unlike most blenders, you can also blend hot liquids. All you have to do is set the blender at the lowest of the five speeds and then hold the lid with an oven mitt, and then watch the blender do its magic. Aside from blending hot liquid, you can also make soup, and chop up foods.
This blender is also known for its durability, and it has a known minimum lifetime of making at least 8,000 smoothies for its user. The warranty on this thing is also notable as it has a period of three years!
Pros:
- It is BPA free.
- It is dishwasher safe.
- It can blend hot liquid.
- It is automatic.
- The blade is easy to assemble.
- The blender is relatively quiet.
Cons:
- There is no measuring cap on the lid.
If you want a quiet blender, then you should think about buying this particular product. Moreover, the pulse button makes it the best blender for ice. As a user, one can definitely say that the Hamilton Beach Smoothie Smart Blender is the best cheap blender for making smoothies.
Ninja BL204
If you know about blenders, then you would also know that the Ninja brand is probably the most well-known brand in the world of blenders. Even chefs prefer a Ninja smoothie blender over other blenders, and for good reasons.
The Ninja Kitchen blender is revolutionary for the brand especially for its ability to combine the famous Ninja total crushing technology with the nutria ninja cups. The nutria ninja cups are easy-to-use attachments that make your life easy in the kitchen.
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With the 550-watt motor, the pulse technology will provide you consistent and evenly processed blended ingredients every time you use the blender. With the BL204, you can crush ice into snow, process fresh ingredients, juice whole fruits, and vegetables; make dips and sauce, and most of all, knead dough!
Ninja’s own total crushing technology provides you with blades that totally pulverizes and crushes through ice, fruits, and vegetables that are put into the blender within a matter of seconds.
Ninja offers a total of five bowls with the BL204, each weighing 40 oz. and two nutri ninja cups, each weighing 16 oz. in all. As attachments, you also get the total crushing blades, dough hook, and dough paddle. The last two can be used to make cookie dough as well as pizza dough.
Pros:
- The blender comes with a wide array of useful accessories and features, making it a multi-tasking blender.
- It is high powered.
- It is dishwasher safe.
- It is BPA free.
- It can knead dough.
- It can fit in all kitchen cabinets due to its small size.
- It is inexpensive.
Cons:
- All the extra features might be confusing sometimes.
- Blender is not easy to assemble and disassemble.
- It is not easy to clean because of the sharp blades.
The ninja BL204 has a large number of fan base and has outstanding popularity among chefs. The number of sells alone is enough to show the usefulness of the device!
Oster BLSTPB-WBL
Amongst all Oster Blenders, the My Blender 250-watt with Travel Sports Bottle is probably the best, especially because it would perfectly suit your active and fast-paced lifestyle. As you can see from the name, the plus side of buying the My Blender is that you get a free Travel Sports Bottle.
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The blender is explicitly designed to support the sports bottle as a blending jar also. This is very convenient since the 20 oz. bottle takes little space and can be carried anywhere you want to go. You also can place the blender in a kitchen of all sizes. Another plus side of the sports bottle is that after you blend your juice, all you need to do is pop the bottle out of the blender, open the lid and have your juice. It saves the trouble of transferring the juice elsewhere, saving both time and mess. You do not need to wash extra glasses or mugs for drinking.
Even though the blender is quite small, it houses a 250-watt motor that is quite powerful, and this means that you can blend both normal and frozen ingredients whenever you want to. No matter the size, this blender definitely has the capability to blend the 20 oz. ingredients that you put in it.
A unique function of this particular juicer is that it has a resettable fuse that stops the blender from overheating and thus leading to a prolonged lifetime. If the blender overheats, the fuse turns on the motor after fifteen minutes.
Pros:
- It is easy to clean.
- Carrying around is convenient.
- It is cheap.
- It is made from BPA free plastic.
- It has a resettable fuse that stops the blender from overheating.
- Easy one-touch blending option.
Cons:
- It has trouble blending frozen ingredients.
The My Blender is perfect for people who lead a fast-paced lifestyle. If you have early mornings or you are an outdoor type of person, then this blender will be for you since it also has the speed and size for those needs. An icing on the cake is that you also get a recipe book with the manual!
Nutri Ninja BL482
When you see Nutri Ninja then you know that you have a good blender on your hand. The Nutri Ninja Auto-IQ Blender is a blender that is well-received by people. It is the blender that has a brain! In short, the blender has a pre-programmed button, much like the Hamilton Beach Smoothie Smart Blender.
The interesting thing about the BL482 is that it has a 1000-watt motor, so you do not have to worry about power at all! The motor makes the blender so powerful that it can completely crush frozen ingredients within 60 seconds! You get four buttons with the blender, and they are – the start/stop button, the pulse, Auto-IQ Blend and Auto-IQ Ultra Blend button. The last two are Nutri Ninja’s personal touch to the blending world, making the blender unique.
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The BL482 comes with three containers; first, you have the 24-ounce jar, then you have 18 and 12-ounce jars as additions. The jars come with additional two seals and sip lids, in case you want to carry the containers to work or outside. All these jars and lids are made of high-quality plastic and they are BPA-free.
The blender is also very easy to use; the assembling process consists of a few steps. All you have to do is attach the base with the blade system and then place the jar on top of it and twist. After twisting, you will see the LEDs light up. Blending is also easy due to the two Auto-IQ preset buttons.
Aside from juicing, the Nutri Ninja BL482 can also perform other tasks. The blender can make frozen desserts and purees. Apart from that, it can also grind and crush ingredients to make dips and sauce, or spices.
Pros:
- The blender is powerful due to the 1000-watt motor.
- It is compact and therefore, convenient when taking it outside, or just place in the kitchen.
- The jar can be used as a cup.
- It is dishwasher safe.
- It is BPA free.
Cons:
- It is overpriced.
- It is a very loud blender!
Like most blenders, the BL482 has a one year warranty and has less durability than most. However, people still like the blender because of the powerful motor and the quality of the juice it can maintain. However, do note that it can juice for two people at a time only. However, this blender is perfect for people who travel a lot. Nutri Ninja reviews are always good on average, and this has more positives than negatives.
New Age Living BL1500
The New Age Living BL1500 is not as well-known as Nutri Ninja blenders, but it is a beast of a machine! It comes with a 1500-watt motor that can make you the smoothest of juice you will ever taste. The blender is consistent throughout use and can make a glass of juice within seconds.
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The powerful motor will make sure that there no literally zero chunks of ingredients left after you complete juicing. Also, this juicer will give you the same kind of juice with essential nutrients as most of the high-end products that cost way too much. The blender works well with various ingredients like fruits, vegetables, stems, nuts, and because of the motor, working with frozen ingredients is exceptionally easy.
The speed control is variable on this blender. There are no options; you get to set the speed you want. To be more efficient, New Age Living has given a copper motor to reduce power loss and increase input/output ratio. You also get an automatic shut off add-on when the blender overheats. So, you do not need to worry about longevity at all, since overheating severely damages a blender.
The control panel is as simple as they come; you have two switches to operate with and a control knob. You have the on and off switch and a pulse switch, and the control knob is for variable speed. It is because of the variable speed that you get the perfect smoothie every time, all you have to do is switch on the button and turn the dial.
Pros:
- It is easy to operate.
- It has an excellent motor.
- It has a giant pitcher to make smoothies for a whole family.
- You get variable speed control knob.
- It has a copper motor.
- It is BPA free and is shatterproof.
- It can turn cold ingredients hot in minutes.
Cons:
- It can be tough to detach the base when the jar is full.
- It is huge.
The 2.5-liter jar and the motor is the highlight of the blender. It is powerful and has the right speed for constituent blending. Also, the juicer is speedy enough to complete juicing within seconds without leaving any chunks of ingredients inside the pitcher. The only downside of the juicer is that it is very big. So, if you ignore the inconvenience of space then this is the blender you are looking for.
Hamilton beach 51101
Like all personal Single Server Blenders, the Hamilton Beach Personal Single Server Blender (51101) with Travel Lid is very easy to use, considering that you only need one button to make a smoothie. That is literally the least amount of work you could do to make a glass of smoothie.
Since this is a single server blender, it comes very, and Hamilton Beach and its fans boast that you get quality juice just like those you find at a restaurant at only a fraction of its price.
The best thing about the personal blender is that you get to personalize your recipes, this means that you can perfect your mixing skills and control the amount of each ingredient you put in the blender. The jar is portable and can be used as a mug that also has an attachable drinking lid.
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Other than smoothies, the 51101 can also be used to make shakes, baby food, marinades, salad dressings, dips and even cocktails. Since it has a 175-watt motor, you do have to realize that it cannot perform as well as a blender with very powerful motor, nor will it run as fast. This means that you will struggle to make thick smoothies, and you cannot grind coffee with it. However, most compact personal blenders cannot do those as well.
The build of the 51101 is as simple as blenders come, it only has one switch to go with, and the entire product is BPA free. The blades are made from stainless steel, and even though they are small, the blades are made to be durable after extended uses.
Pros:
- It has a compact design.
- It is BPA free.
- The jar can be used as a traveling mug.
- The blade is durable.
- It is inexpensive.
Cons:
- It has a smelly motor.
- It can take time to make a glass of juice.
- It is not dishwasher safe.
The 51101 is the best personal single server blender for smoothies since it is also very cheap and can still make a number of different foods other than juice. Since this a portable blender, this will be perfect if you are looking for a blender that is convenient to travel with and is cheap.
NutriBullet Pro – 13 Pcs
The NutriBullet Pro now comes at a better form after releasing the 900 version after the 600 was now deemed to be less powerful. And the release is well-received by customers since the 300 extra wattage proves to be very useful. But it does not end there, the 900 also has bigger jars and two extractor blades, unlike its father.
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The NutriBullet pro is so good that it stands it own against the blender powerhouse, Ninja Blenders. The NutriBullet 600 was considered to be one of the best, and the 900 is even better. The design and finish are also excellent when it comes to looks.
The best thing about the Pro 900 is that it is very small when you compare it to other blenders with a 900-watt motor. The exact dimensions of the Pro 900 are 14 x 16.3 x 7.9 inches, which is smaller in every way when you compare it with blenders like Vitamix and New Age Living.
The 900-watt motor does its job perfectly since you get consistent thick smoothies every time. You can blend ingredients like raw vegetables, seed, and fruits with ease. This is also a multipurpose blender that can also make hummus and homemade bean drips. Other foods that you can make are baby foods, sauce, and purees. You can also grind coffee with the Pro 900 since it has a powerful motor.
This now has the best smoothie blender value for money since the price has dropped quite noticeably since its initial release. Also, you get to have free services during the one year warranty period; no matter how many times defects arise. However, you do have to keep in mind that this does not apply to wears and tears.
Pros:
- It has a powerful motor.
- It is BPA free.
- It is dishwasher safe.
- It comes with a hardcover Recipe Book.
- It is a multipurpose blender.
Cons:
- It has no heating capability.
- There are other more powerful blenders at this price.
If you have the money to spare, then this blender will be the smart option to go with. The product is almost ideal for single servings.
Ninja Professional Blender BL610
Not much needs to be said in terms of quality when you hear the name Ninja in the blending world. Having said that, one can say that the Ninja BL610 is probably the best blender under 100. This particular blender has been used by many well-known chefs in the world, including Gordon Ramsey on some occasions. One can definitely rest assured in a cooking tech when Mr. Ramsey uses it.
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This blender can pulverize soft vegetables and fruits very nicely, however on some occasions, and you will find grainy smoothies when you juice or make smoothies with hard ingredients. Fruits like strawberry, blueberry, and most other berries are well blended except the seeds, so you need to filter the seed residues when you pour the smoothie if that is your preference.
Even though the blender sometime has a hard time dealing with hard ingredients, specifically hard vegetables, and fruits, it can crush ice with ease since it was made to do just that. In fact, its motor is so powerful that you can make snow cones from pure ice cubes without even having to use water or any other liquid.
This is also a multipurpose blender since it can chop and mix ingredients for dishes, and can make pancake, cookies and other types of batter. It can also make purees, nut milk, and nut butter, although not perfectly since the blades were designed to crush big ingredients like ice.
The blender has quite a few options when it comes to functions and speed. You have the high, medium and low-speed buttons, the on and off button, and the pulse button. You can use the low speed to chop soft ingredients for dishes, the medium speed will chop harder ingredients like cheese and nuts, and the high speed is for making smoothies and juices. The pulse feature is also useful to chop ingredients and remove air pockets in smoothies.
Pros:
- The blender is very good at crushing ice.
- The motor is powerful (1000-watt).
- It has a large jar to make more juice at once.
- It is BPA free.
- It is dishwasher safe.
- It is light.
Cons:
- Life expectancy is 1 to 1.5 years.
- The container can crack easily.
The BL610 is a powerful and sleek looking blender. Although it is not for people who want to blend lots of smoothies in a short amount of time, it is perfect for people who want the perfect for making cool smoothies.
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Willsence 300W
Are you tired of searching for a blender that can make you a decent green smoothie? Search no more, as the Willsence 300 W 2-in-1 ranks amongst the best blenders for green smoothies. Although it is not known as the well-known brands as NutriBullet and Ninja blenders, the people who use the Willsence 300W has always complimented about it.
The Willsence 300W does not only make smoothies but also performs a number of other tasks. It excels in other jobs such as making salad, dressings, and juice. Since it has a 300-watt motor, the blender can also chop nuts and grind coffee beans. If you want an instrument to prepare herbs or spices, then the Willsence can also grind and crush them.
The build quality of the device is fantastic since the body is built from stainless steel, and the blender has a black and silver finish with a transparent jar. The blender also comes with two blades for chopping and grinding, and all the cups and lids are made from shatter-resistant, dishwasher safe and BPA-free plastic. It is very easy to clean, and you do not need to worry about unwanted chemicals leaking out.
Since you get two cups with the blender, they are used for different purposes. The bigger cup is the one used for making smoothies, and the smaller cup is for grinding spices and herbs. You have to take care that there is enough liquid inside the bottle before making a glass of smoothie.
Pros:
- It is made from BPA free Tritan materials.
- It has a powerful 300-watt motor.
- The blades are made from stainless steel.
- It is easy to clean.
- It has a 2-year warranty.
Cons:
- The motor smells during intense use.
- The button does not function well.
This is a blender made for affordability. The blender is not the best when it comes to the complete package, but it is perfect when blending greens. This is a huge plus point for the blender since there are only a handful of blenders out there in the market that can blend greens well.
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Magic Bullet NutriBullet Rx N17-1001 Blender
Another blender under the 100 dollar mark, the Magic Bullet Rx delivers you all the features of the original NutriBullet and more. This blender is the result of years of research and development by some of the best engineers, top nutritionists, and leading laboratories; the Rx N17-1001 offers an astounding 95% nutrient extraction ratio. This means you get the best out of your juice.
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The Rx N17-1001 is as powerful as they come; the 1700-watt motor is a monster, especially considering that it is worth under 100 dollars. The NutriBullet Rx also offers Smart Technology, which is unique amongst blenders that can automatically make nutritious cold drinks for both single and family servings. You also get a heating function that allows you to make soup and sauce for your family. The Rx is undoubtedly the world’s most powerful Nutrient Extractor!
The Rx’s motor uses smart technology to run at the perfect speed automatically and for the exact amount of time that is needed to break down even the hardest foods. As a result, you get the silkiest smoothies that a blender can offer you. The heating function can turn raw vegetables, nuts, fruits, seeds, and spices into heated pureed soup, dips, sauce, and beverages. You even get a cookbook with it.
With the Rx, you get extractor blades that help you that get you the best of ingredients, soup pitcher with a 2-piece lid, 2 cups and lids. You also get a blade remover in case your blades get jammed after intense juicing.
Pros:
- It uses Smart Technology to make juice automatically.
- It is cheap.
- It is a multipurpose blender.
- It has a very powerful motor.
- It is BPA free.
- It is easy to clean.
Cons:
- It is noisy.
- The blades can be difficult to assemble.
Nothing more needs to be said when you have a blender that is smart and can be bought under 100 dollars. This ranks amongst the best rated blenders for smoothies.
Ninja BL770
If you are a great fan of Ninja smoothie, then the Ninja Mega Kitchen System worth a look at. Ninja has really outdone itself this time, and the name Mega is perfect for this particular blender. Why so?
First of all, you have to know that there are four other versions of the Ninja Mega Kitchen System – 770, 771, 772, 773CO. However, most people would say that the BL770 is by far the best of the four. The similarity among the four blenders is that all of them use a 1500-watt motor, which is equivalent to 2 HP. Since the motor is quite powerful, speed is not an issue, and you can make smoothies in seconds.
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This will be perfect for your needs if you have many family members or you have frequent guests at your house since the blending jar is 72 ounce. You also get three extra jars to make foods other than juices. The two small jars can be used to grind and crush spices, seeds, and nuts. You can even make snow cones and cold coffees with the extra-large jar.
The quality of the juices produced is excellent since it is seen in tests that the blender produces consistent thick smoothies with almost no pulps remaining. This is with the normal jar; however, the extra-large jar will have pulp remnants when juicing. However, pulps are not bad since you get to keep the healthy fibers if you eat and you get a very respectable yield. The only negative side is that washing the remaining pulps from the bottom of the jar always proves to be painful.
Pros:
- It is extremely fast.
- It has a powerful motor.
- It is easy to clean.
- The jar is quite big.
Cons:
- You cannot slice or grate anything.
- The warranty period is insufficient.
The Ninja BL770 is unique because you cannot get this much features at this price from other blenders. Considering this is Ninja’s product, you really do not need anything else when you get it at this cheap of a price. Many would also say the Mega BL770 would be their top pick when looking at the best blender food processor combo.
Oster 6812-001
Oster blenders are another one of those companies you have heard of anytime people talk about blenders. In fact, Oster blenders are well–known to bring lots of helpful features to the market but at a lower price, but they can be as good as Ninja blenders.
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If you are looking for a blender that is powerful and versatile but is cheap while keeping quality in check, then look no further than the Oster 6812-001 Core 16-Speed Blender. The blender has a 700-watt motor and a variable 450-watt blending power; it is also versatile enough to crush ice, shred, grind and mash fruits and vegetables, make purees, whip cream, and so much more. The pulse feature is great for removing air pocket when blending. You get multiple blending options and variable speed control to ensure all your smoothies and foods have the right consistency.
You get two different settings in the blender – high and low. The high setting is to crush ice, grate, blend, shred, grind, mash, liquefy, and frappe and the low settings is to stir, blend, puree, chop, whip and mix ingredients. You also get an easy clean option and pulse function.
Every Oster blender that you come across will have a premium finish and this is no different. They are all uniquely designed with Legendary Duralast All-Metal Drive that can assure long-lasting performance and performance while having a sleek look. They also have the reputation for outlasting their competition by a long margin.
Want a surprise that no other blender has, or even this list has? The Oster 6812-001 has enough juice to last even 10,000 smoothies, and it is back up by a 10-year warranty! No other blender will give a period that long because blenders do not last that long.
Pros:
- It has a powerful motor. (400 watts)
- It is easy to clean.
- It is versatile.
- It has an impressive warranty for ten years.
- It has a premium build quality.
- It is compact.
Cons:
- It is hard to tell if the jar is correctly placed on the base.
- The blender is loud.
Oster blenders have a long-standing reputation as one of the best ones in the market. It is undoubtedly one of the best blenders for smoothies under 100.
Nutri Ninja NN102
The NN102 is one of the newer blenders on the market, and you know what that means – new technology and more efficiency! Along with the NN102, you have three other choices – NN100, NN100A, and the NN101. However, the NN102 is the best and most favored amongst all the four. Since they are not that different, prices do not vary that much. You only get different jars and recipe books.
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Like all Auto-IQ blenders, the NN102 produces silky smooth smoothies from even the toughest ingredients like kale, carrots, spinach, apples, and many more. An important thing to note is that while other blenders usually have trouble processing berry seeds, the NN102 completely crushes them. However, you so have some residues behind at the bottom on rare occasions.
The blender also handles ice with ease, meaning that you can make frozen desserts and snow cones. Also, the blender handles chopping and mince herbs and spices very well, and you can also puree perfectly for soup. Last but not the least, you also get a free dough book with the blender, so it is perfectly suitable for creating dough or batter with the blender.
With the NN102, you get a 4-cup bowl with securely locked lids and a 24 ounce Tritan copolyester cup. The lids are interchangeable between all the cups, and you can easily drink out of them. The 24 oz. cup is quite small so that is for a single-serve purpose only, and all of the cups are very sturdy.
You get four stainless steel blades with the blender that are good enough to perform the various tasks you want. You also get various functions with buttons to do each job perfectly. First, you have the start and stop button, then the pulse function, the Auto-IQ smoothie function, an extract function to process hard ingredients, and then you have the mix and chop button, and lastly, the dough function!
Pros:
- It can handle a multitude of tasks.
- It is versatile and has quite a number of preset functions.
- It comes with a good recipe book.
- It has a Tritan build finish that lasts a long time.
- You can buy compatible attachments separately.
- It has strong suction cups.
Cons:
- The machine is very loud.
- It only has a 1-year warranty.
- It can last up to 3 years at max.
The blender not only has a sleek design but also can perform various tasks. It can make smoothies very well and makes small food processing very easy. So, if you are a customer looking for a good versatile blender at a good price. This is the blender you are looking for.
Oster Versa Blstvb-rv0-000
Oster blenders are well-known for their excellent performance and its reputation for being good personal blenders. However, if you want an Oster blender that can make you professional grade smoothies, then the VERSA Pro is the blender of choice. Yet, you do have to note that it costs over 100 dollars. But with all the features, it can compete with the best high-end blenders in the world.
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If the price is any indication, this blender is bound to make excellent smoothies very easily. It can pulverize soft fruits and vegetables with no problems, and can also handle hard ingredients and leafy greens with ease, leaving no residues at all.
The blender can also perform other tasks, and it is the most versatile blender on the list. It has no problem making nut milk, and while most blenders have problems making nut butter, the Oster VERSA Pro has no trouble doing that at all. Besides that, the blender can also make frozen desserts very easily since it boasts a 1400-watt motor; it can also make shakes, purees, and has enough speed to make hot soup. The blender can also help you in processing foods by grinding and chopping herbs and spices. The only thing that this blender will not be able to do is making dough.
The Versa Pro houses a powerful 1400-watt motor and can use the power to have multiple speed variances. You have eight variable speed dial knob, pulse function, and three preset functions – Smoothies, Soups, and Dips. The maximum speed of the blender is around 28,000 RPM! All these functions make the blender extremely versatile, and you can fully utilize the recipes from cookbooks or even some of your own.
Pros:
- The blender comes with a huge 64-ounce jar and has a measuring cup.
- It is very powerful, houses a 1400-watt motor.
- The quality of performance is extremely high.
- It is very sturdy, and it comes with an all-metal motor.
- The blender is very stable and does not need to hold down.
- It comes with eight variable speeds!
- It has in-built blades, making it very easy to clean.
- Best blender for crushing ice
Cons:
- The pitcher can break from high stress.
The Oster VERSA blender has all the qualities of a high-end blender but is not priced at an insane value. Even though it is over 100 dollars, it is well worth the money. It ranks amongst the best-rated blenders for smoothies. Oster VERSA is the best blender for ice.
Breville BBL605XL
Vitamix blenders are well-known to be one of the best out there, and the Breville BBL605XL is considered by many to be a cheap alternative to Vitamix. However, unlike Vitamix blenders, the BBL605XL only has a 750-watt motor. Even though the comparison here is not fair, other features make the blender a pretty good choice for a good blender.
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Since the blender has a 750-watt motor, it can only make good quality smoothies from soft fruits but is consistent. It cannot prepare smoothies from hard ingredients very well as chunks are often left at the bottom. Even though Breville says that the blender can pulverize ice, it is partially true; the blender can shave thin ice into snow with ease. However, you have to use small ice cubes with liquid. Making frozen desserts often automatically shut off the device.
The blender is good when it comes to menial tasks like chopping and food prepping, it can also grind coffee and soft grains like oats. However, you cannot use hard grains as it leaves residues behind.
The blender has sleek looks, and it comes with a number of options in the control panel. It has the on and off button, five different speeds, pulse mode, and two preset functions – ice crush and smoothies. The blender also has an inbuilt blade system, making it easy to clean it.
Pros:
- It has a sleek and modern look.
- The machine is equipped with good blades.
- It is very easy to clean.
Cons:
- It is heavily out-priced for being so weak.
- It is not as versatile as it is supposed to be.
- It cannot blend hard ingredients well.
This blender only has the looks to match a high-end blender; you cannot expect it to work as one. If the price was under 100, then this could have been a good one.
Hamilton Beach 54618
The Hamilton Breach Wavestation Express is an incredibly cheap blender that has a lot of potentials. It has advanced technology that can make smoothies that are silky smooth and can be used to as a food processor.
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The advanced technology that the blender uses creates a wave inside the blender that perfectly mixes food ingredients and transforms it into a liquid with ease. The blender houses a 500-watt motor, and although it not very powerful, you cannot expect much from a blender that costs as low as the WaveStation Express.
The blades of the blender are made from patented ice Sabre stainless steel that can work well with ice. The blades work well with the four-speed variances and the pulse function. The blender is also very compact and therefore, it is a good traveling companion. The blades and the build make the blender very easy to clean.
The Wavestation is also useful when in case of house parties. The 42 oz. jar and the speed of the blender can make smoothies in a matter of seconds. You can serve shakes, smoothies and frozen desserts with the blender. The most attractive quality of the blender is its price.
Pros:
- The 500 watts operating blender works fine for smoothies.
- The Stainless steel blades can crush ice.
- The 48-ounce jar is enough for a house party
- The blender is user-friendly.
- Dispensing smoothie preparation.
- The cord has a storage facility.
- Offers a three-year warranty.
Cons:
- It is not a multipurpose blender.
- It cannot chop and grind.
This is strictly a budget blender and should only be bought if you only want a blender for making smoothies. At a cost, this small, the ice crushing technology is a luxury. Moreover, the 48-ounce jar is perfect when you want to throw a house party. Since the blender is quite fast, making a lot of smoothies in a short amount of time is easy.
Ninja Blender BL682
A heavyweight in the blender world, the Nutri Ninja duo with Auto-IQ is one of the best blenders for ice. The name is more than enough to say what the blender is capable of. There is no guesswork when working with the BL682. This is a blender, and a food processor, and is very powerful. Since its release, the blender has received nothing but positive reviews from customers worldwide.
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You get five preset functions when working with the BL682, all of these are Auto-IQ programs; you also get three manual settings. These, combined with the total crushing technology will give you everything you need to blend smoothies, make purees, and much more. The 1500-watt, 2 HP motor makes the blender 2.5 times more powerful than normal blenders. This means that the motor can help you extract nutrients more efficiently from the ingredients.
There are three models in total when it comes to the Auto-IQ blenders, but this is one of the more sensible ones to buy. Right out of the box, you get the 1500-watt motor base, the 72 oz. jar, one pro extractor blade, and total crushing blades, three sizes of ninja blender cups, seal and lids, a cookbook, and some instruction books.
The blades are made from stainless steel, and the blender is made from BPA free plastic. Even though the blender is made from plastic, there is a unique premium feel to it. Since the blades are removable, cleaning the blender is very easy, especially because the blender is dishwasher safe.
Pros:
- The blades are effective for all tasks.
- It is very good at grinding coffee beans.
- Auto-IQ technology is unique.
- Controls are easy.
- The motor is very powerful.
- It is BPA free.
- It is dishwasher safe.
- It is durable and stain-resistant.
- It can easily be stored.
Cons:
- It is loud.
- Putting on and off the lid is sometimes a problem.
SharkNinja has positive reviews from all over the world and they outdid themselves with this blender. The blender has a whopping 4.5 rating on Amazon, and it is one of the most sold blenders in the world.
Epica Personal Blender with Take-Along Bottle
The Epica Personal blender has the weakest motor on the list, but it more than makes up for it with the high torque of 23,000 RPM (Rotation per Minute). That being said, this is also the only blender on the list that has an insane speed of 23,000 RPM with a cost under 50 dollars, making the blender very affordable.
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The blender works very well in terms of functions; it can make quite good smoothies from fruits and vegetables, leaving no residues/chunks behind; those surely are the result of poor performing blenders. The blender also works well with ice provided that ample amount of water is added to help the blades; however, you cannot shave ice with this personal blender.
Since the motor has a power of 300 watts, it is just perfect for chopping ingredients to make sauce and dips. It can even chop up nuts with no problem; this is another one of those features that are impossible to obtain at such a low price. The blender can also work at high temperatures, making the blender eligible for making soup.
The machine is very easy to use since it only has one button. You can either turn it on or off. There are no speed settings and automatic turn-off settings. To get the right consistency, you need to run the blender for a specific amount of time then turn it off. All parts of the blender are dishwasher safe, but you can easily wash this by hand with a little soap.
Since the blender was made to be compact, the jar is only 20 ounce and is made from Tritan copolyester, making it very durable. The blender also comes with quality stainless steel blades. In short, this blender was made to last a long time.
Pros:
- It is compact and easy to travel with.
- It is easy to clean.
- It is BPA free.
- The entire blender is made from stainless steel!
- It can chop and help process foods.
Cons:
- It only has a 2-year warranty.
- You cannot make juice for the entire family at once.
This blender is not the most powerful, nor the most versatile blender in the list. However, it does have an affordable price given all the functions. You can place it in kitchens of all sizes and most of all, and it is travel-friendly.
Oster BLSTMB-CBG-000
If you are looking for a cheaper alternatives to Vitamix blenders, then going with Oster blenders is probably the next best thing. Vitamix blenders are good; however they are extremely expensive, some even costs over 400 dollars, especially when you want a blender that small blender with a single-serve jar.
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The Oster 1200 is way less expensive than a Vitamix blender, but you still get a 6-cup glass pitcher and a 24-ounce jar. This gives the option to choose between single servings and larger batches of smoothies. The blender allows you to make large batches of smoothies and sauce.
The blender houses a 1200-watt motor that is perfectly capable of crushing ice to snow. Besides making smoothies, you can make frozen drinks, soups, sauce, and salsa. The most notable feature of this blender is its three preset functions that almost no other compact blenders have; you also have three variable functions, pulse mode, and on and off button.
The blender has a sleek look thanks to the brushed metal finish, and it is not large, even with a jar as large as the 6-cup pitcher. This blender has a three-year warranty plus a 10-year warranty on the metal drive!
Pros:
- It has an all-metal drive system.
- It is BPA free.
- It is easy to clean.
- The blender is affordable.
- It has a large 3.5-inch blade.
- The warranty period of satisfactory.
- It allows you to make both single serving and large batches of smoothies.
Cons:
- The glass jar is heavy.
- The blender does not make nut butter.
- It is noisy.
The blender is powerful, versatile, and compact, but is not pricey; and it will not take a lot of space when you place it in a kitchen or even the smallest size. The blender is as good as Nutri Ninja and Magic bullet.
COSORI 1500W
This blender is another heavyweight on the list; however, unlike most heavyweight blenders that require you to spend 300 or 400 dollars to purchase, the COSORI 1500W blender is priced like a medium-sized blender. Like Oster, Cosori also now manufacture high powered blenders at a low price.
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The Corsi blender is also a blender that can be an alternative to a Vitamix blender. It offers similar features, performance, and design but at a price way lower. It has the same pitcher type and interfaces as a Vitamix, in fact, it is a cone of a Vitamix blender. The blender also comes with a traveling bottle so that you can take your smoothies outside.
The entire blender is completely BPA free, and that means you do not need to worry about chemicals leaking into your smoothies. Even though this costs less than a Vitamix blender, the Cosori has six prongs instead of 4 prongs like Vitamix. The bottom two prongs are used to clean up residues that the top four prongs cannot reach.
The blender houses a 1500-watt motor, and it reaches an insane speed of 30,000 RPM, making it completely safe to blend and grind ice to snow and make frozen desserts. There is also a control knob for speed that allows you to decide how fine or how chunky you would like your smoothie to be. The interface is also very simple. You have the speed knob, and the on and off button, lastly, you also get a soup or pulse switch. The soup is the only preset function that the blender has.
Pros:
- It has a very powerful motor.
- It has a variable speed control knob.
- It has six prong blades to make smoothies perfectly.
- It has a large pitcher to make smoothies for your entire family.
- It is easy to clean.
- It is BPA free.
Cons:
- It has a short warranty.
- The blender is very loud.
This is probably the best alternative to a Vitamix blender because of its functions and design, which is almost exactly the same, the blades are even better on the Cosori. The only problem is the warranty period which is quite short.
Hamilton Beach 58148A
The Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function is the best-selling blender in Amazon right now, and with good reasons. This is the only blender on the list that has a glass jar instead of plastic, and the most significant advantage of using a glass jar is that it is able to withstand substantial changes in temperature.
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This blender is one of the cheapest ones in the market. This is a chief contender to the Ninja blenders but is almost four times cheaper. For a machine with such a price, it is surprisingly versatile, and you can make salsa, frozen desserts, and soups with it. Crushing ice is also not a problem for the blender.
Since the pitcher is made of glass, it is quite heavy. But if you want a light blender, then going with plastic jar blenders will have to suffice, but at a much higher cost and sometimes at the expense of BPA plastics. Cleaning the blender is very easy, you just have to put water and detergent inside the blender and pulse for around 30 seconds and your blender will be as clean as new. It is not advised to open the blender as it exposes the blade.
The blender can work just fine with soft fruits and vegetables as well as hard ones, but it does struggle a little with leafy greens as the blades often get stuck. You can easily solve this problem by tugging the leaves with a spoon to unclog the blades.
The blender houses a 700-watt motor and the glass jar is 40 ounces, and it has a 12 blending function! They are a mix, milkshake, easy-clean, dips, sauce, icy drinks, puree, grind, grate, crush ice, and a smoothie. Lastly, it comes with a three years warranty.
Pros:
- This is one of the most affordable blenders in the market.
- It is BPA free.
- It is easy to use.
- It is easy to clean.
- It can crush ice perfectly and make silky smooth smoothies.
Cons:
- The glass jar is heavy.
- It is noisy.
This is undoubtedly the best blender for people who are looking to make the perfect blender without having to spend hundreds of dollars. The blender is quite consistent; however, at this price, you cannot expect professional-level performance and quality.
Can you use ice in Nutri Bullet blenders?
Nutri Bullet manufactures excellent blender for making smoothies, but they are not the best blenders for crushing ice since they have low-powered motors. However, their Pro 12 and 13 are good enough blenders to make smoothies using cold milk and soft fruits that are fresh out of the refrigerator. Nutri Bullet will do a perfect job of making smoothies out of soft fruits and vegetables without leaving any chunks at the base.
But if you must use ice with a Nutri Bullet blender, then you need to add an ample amount of water with your ingredients to help the blades. Adding small-sized cubes will also help the blender make cold and thick smoothies.
Can Eating Crushed Ice Ruin Your Teeth?
In the wise words of DJ Khaled, “Water is the key to success in life.”
He hit this quote right on the head. Water is the most important substance on planet earth as all life revolves around water (why do you think people love living near bodies of water?). Ice is water in a frozen form that has no nutritional value on its own. However, it is absolutely necessary for your lemonade on a hot summer day or making your favorite adult beverage.
Eating crushed ice is a popular habit but an ice crushing ruin your life (eating the crushed ice, I mean)? Some people chew ice like they do sunflower seeds. One of my buddies would always get a cup of the small cubed ice from QuikTrip every time we went, no soda or juice, justice. I used to hate the gritty crunching sound he made as he would chew a cup of it.
My friend may have been doing more damage to his mouth/teeth than he realized.
Was this behavior of eating ice really that harmful? Let me explain.
Does it Mean Anything if I like Chewing on Ice?
There is nothing inherently wrong with you if you like crushed ice, but it could mean something else.
For most people, it is a habit they have just developed like chewing your nails or rubbing your hands together. Growing up in the South, a lot of people will just chew ice when it is hot outside, but it could be different in other parts of the country. To some, it is as American as chewing sunflower seeds at the baseball game.
Medically speaking, a deficiency of iron is related to people eating excess ice. An iron deficiency causes anemia (low blood count). There can be many causes of iron deficiency anemia: not eating enough iron-rich foods, blood loss, chronic states of disease, or for women, menstruation. Besides a headache and fatigue, another symptom of iron deficiency is a strange love for ice.
For some, eating ice could be part of a stress-induced habit or an obsessive-compulsive disorder. These are the people that will uncontrollably eat ice out of daily habit or by a certain situation.
There is an eating disorder called Pica. It is part of the compulsive type of disorders where people are compelled to eat foods with no nutritional value. Along with ice, some people find themselves eating pennies, clay, and dirt.
Pica also happens to be a symptom of people with iron deficiency so these two can be seen together.
Are There any Long-Term Consequences of Chewing on Ice?
Yes, all of these consequences will lead to seeing your dentist sooner than planned. Both costly and unpleasant.
- Damage to your teeth and gums– We do not have blenders in our mouth, we must take care to ensure we are not eating anything that is too hard or with too sharp edges. The damage caused by eating ice can result in the need for crowns or fillings (neither of which are fun to get). The general rule is that if you have to try and chew something, it is too hard.
- Increases cold sensitivity– If the damage accumulates, you can damage the nerves that are under the tooth. Once this happens, you will notice a sharp pain when anything too cold enters your mouth.
- Can lead to TMJ– Temporal Mandible Joint Syndrome (TMJ) can be caused by chewing on ice, teeth grinding, or jaw misalignment. Symptoms include jaw clicking and soreness, headaches, and pain. This is usually due to the chronic use of the jaw that eventually wears it down.
Eating crushed ice is not worth the future problems it can cause. There are other ways to get your oral fixation that are gentler on your teeth like chewing gum or mints. If you want to eat some ice, let it be crushed properly by best blender for ice like the Nutri Ninja Pro or the Breville Boss Blender. That way the ice is more likely to melt in your mouth rather than you having to crunch down on it. That way ice crushing ruins lives NO MORE!
General Thoughts on Modern Smoothie Blender
We live in a fast-paced life where we have little time to worry about our own health; however, this can provide very harmful in the future. If you do not have time to prepare healthy foods due to time, then buying a blender will be convenient for you. we have a full guide to make healthy and nutritious smoothies in a matter of seconds using blender,
Today, smoothie blenders do more than just make smoothies. There are blenders out there that can make frozen desserts, salsa; grind and crush herbs and spices, make baby foods, soups, and can even knead the dough. All you have to do is find the one that best suits your needs. If you live alone, buy a Best Single-serve Smoothie Blenders, and if you have a family, buy a bigger one.
Buying the best blender is very easy when you have the right tools at hand. This guide will show you what to look for in a blender and will clear you of any confusion that you have. The guide is for both professionals and beginners.
Can you use a blender to make Smoothies?
The most basic function of a blender is to make smoothies. The best blenders in the market have four to blades inside them to perfectly crush and grind the ingredients to make silky smooth smoothies. However, there are also blenders that cannot make you the perfect smoothie. How so?
Almost everyone considers that a good smoothie is a drink that is thick and has no chunks of ingredients inside. It has to perfectly smooth. However, no all ingredients are easy to break down. There are ingredients like leafy greens, seeds, and hard fruits and vegetables that most blenders, especially the cheap ones, have a hard time of handling.
The important question what other features would you want a blender to have? It is only natural that a blender will make smoothies. Well, some blenders can also juice fruits. Keep in mind that a smoothie and a glass of juice are different. While a smoothie is thick and is made from grinding ingredients, a glass of juice is squeezed from ingredients; this means that a glass of juice will not nearly be as thick as a glass of smoothie.
Apart from making smoothies and juices, a blender can also do a number of different tasks such as making salsa, sauce/dips, baby foods, frozen desserts, and many more. Making nut milk and nut butter is hard and only the best blenders with high motor power are able to do that.
What blender makes the smoothest smoothies?
The most popular brands are able to make smoothies that are silky smooth, with absolutely no chunks of ingredients left inside. To get the silkiest smoothies, you do need to spend more money than normal. Since not all blenders can make good smoothies out of ingredients like leafy greens and seeds, you need a blender that can perfectly crush everything, including ice. These blenders usually have more than four blades and have a very high motor power to crush any ingredients you put into them. Some of the smoothest smoothies are made by brands like SharkNinja, Oster, MagicBullet, and Hamilton Beach. Apart from these, New Age Living, Nutri Bullet, and COSORI also produce smoothies that are silky smooth. If you are looking to make silky smooth smoothies within a short amount of time, go with SharkNinja or Magic Bullet since that are insanely fast.
Can you use a hand blender to make smoothies?
Hand blenders are good for grinding, mixing, and chopping. In short, they are the perfect tools for processing foods. But easy, they are also quite adept at making smoothies. However, they are not a good as normal blenders.
- They do not have enough blades and motor power to crush ice.
- You cannot use a hand blender to make smoothies for an entire party since it is too small.
- You can prepare foods like pudding, bakes, and spices with a hand blender. You can also make smoothies from soft ingredients. However, to make smoothies from hard ingredients, and frozen fruits, you need an electric blender.
- Hand blenders cannot extract vitamins and nutrients as perfectly as electric blenders.
You can clearly see that hand blender is not ideal when making smoothies for a number of reasons. At its base, yes, it can make you a glass of smoothies, but it is not at the level of an electric blender. Electric blenders can be a little expensive, but they offer great speed and powerful motors, and most of all, you can make smoothies that are as good as the ones you taste at a restaurant.
Are fruits smoothies good for weight loss?
It is without a doubt that healthy smoothies are one of the best ways to lose weight. This is because you can choose the healthiest ingredients and mix them up so that you can make the best smoothie to lose weight. They have low calories and have more nutritional value than most other food that you eat in a day.
Smoothies are ideal to start your day with. Buying a SharkNinja blender can help you prepare smoothies that are both healthy and tasty in a matter of seconds. By combining ingredients with good nutritional value, you can concoct a smoothie that will energize your body and keep you refreshed for the rest of the day.
It is also much easier to make a glass of smoothie than making snacks. All you need to do is put ingredients like fruits and vegetables, leafy greens, seeds, and various dairy items inside your blender and then turn it on. Auto-IQ blenders blender any of these at the touch of a button since it as preset functions that tells it exactly when to pulse, what speed to maintain, and exactly when to stop.
The best thing that you can do when making a healthy glass of smoothie is to look up healthy smoothies recipes and make them with your blender. There are food and health experts out there who can help lose weight in the shortest amount of time possible.
Many experts say that drinking a healthy glass of smoothie at the start of the day is the best way to lose weight. You can make a glass of smoothie from peanut butter and banana. Peanut butter are very healthy and the perfect ingredient to lose weight quickly, you can also use almond milk instead of dairy milk if you want. A doctor would always tell you to choose ingredients that have low calories and high fibers. This means that the smoothie from peanut butter, oats, banana, and milk will give you a high amount of protein and fiber while offering a low amount of calories. Try using the Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Blender with Glass Jar (58148A), since it has zero possibilities of leaking BPA into your smoothies. There are many jars and cups that leak BPA and is health hazardous. In short, fruit smoothies can help you lose about ten to forty grams of weight from your body per day if you keep your diet in check. You just have to figure out the right recipes for the entire process.
Which blender is best for green smoothies?
Leafy greens are the one thing that almost all blenders have trouble handling, save a few elite blenders. You will find almost no budget blender that can quite handle greens with ease. However, since leafy greens make the perfect breakfast smoothies for weight loss, you must know which blender is the best for making green smoothies. There are quite a few brands out there are advertises that they can work with leafy greens. However, after buying them, you would see that the blender has problems handling such a task.
Some of the best blenders on the market are without a doubt the ones that are manufactured by SharkNinja, Hamilton Beach, NutriBullet, Oster, and COSORI. Here, we will decide the best smoothie blender, not by features alone, but also what customers have to say, and its price. This is why Vitamix is not on the list. Although they are good blenders, they are very costly.
SharkNinja and Hamilton Beach have the most reviews and sales in the blender world where SharkNinja blenders are more expensive than Hamilton Beach. Besides them, Oster, Nutri Bullet, and COSORI also have good sales and reviews, and most of all, they have the advanced IQ system – smart processing blenders.
SharkNinja is probably the most well-known brand in the world. They offer Ninja Blender Cups, cup bowl, and recipe books. Price is a little higher than average blenders, but it is still affordable. A Ninja Smoothie is often called the best smoothie in the world!
All of these blenders are exceptionally good at handling green vegetables. Since Hamilton Beach blenders are cheap, you can clearly see that they cannot handle leafy greens as well as the more expensive Ninja blenders. The two best blenders for leafy greens are –
NutriBullet pro 13:
- Offers 13 sets for easy food prep.
- Cyclon action base and stainless steel that mixes green ingredients using 700 watts.
- It has a 1-year warranty.
New Age Living 3HP:
- It uses a 1500-watt motor and spins at 35,000 RPM at max!
- Prepare green smoothie for healthy living
- It has a long 5-year warranty.
What is the quietest blender?
Any blender that has a base power of 300 watts or under is a quiet blender. The blender that is very good and is also very quiet is the Epica Personal Blender with a Take-Along Bottle. The blender has a 300-watt motor but can still spin at an amazing speed of 23,000 RPM. You will not see many blenders that have such a low-powered motor and is still as fast.
The Epica Personal Blender has the capability to make smoothies, fruit juices, purees, and even soup. However, you cannot crush ice with the blender because of the motor. Also, crushing ice will make noise no matter which blender you use. This blender is perfect for making Paleo Smoothies to Help with Working Out in the morning without waking up your family.
Buying Guide – Best Blenders for Smoothies
If you look at the kitchens of today, you will find almost none that is without a blender. A blender not only helps you make smoothies and juices, but they can also perform a number of different tasks that can make your life in the kitchen very easy.
With the overwhelming number of choices that you face when you shop for blenders, it is only expected that you feel confused. There are many things that a blender can do, and they range from making smoothies and juices to making soups, purees, nut milk, but butter, and many more. However, there are no blenders that can do all these tasks perfectly, even though a company might boast that their blender can do so.
That is why we are here to help you choose the blender of your needs. This guide will make your shopping easy and much more interesting.
What factors should you look for when buying the best blender?
- What type of blender do you need: There are many different brands that make smoothie blenders. Each of these blenders is different from one another in little ways, and prices vary depending on the brand.
- What is your Budget: You need to plan your budget before buying a blender carefully. Since no all blenders work the same, each has different specialties. If you are looking for a blender for smoothie purposes only, then a blender around 20 to 80 USD is good enough. However, if you are looking for a blender that makes salsa, nut butter, and grinds, crush ice, and much more, then you need to go above 100 USD. There are some blenders, like Vitamix that can cost over 400 USD!
- Feature and Quality: It is not wise to focus on brand image and popularity only. To find your desired smoothie blender, you need to analyze each product. You need to look at features like quality, features, and warranty.
- Functions: There are different sizes of smoothie blenders available on the market. Some of them are single servers, and some are professional, travel, or sports type. Family size, couple size, and single size blender are also available on the market. You need to choose your blender according to your needs.
- Motor Power: Before buying a blender, you should check its capacity of crushing the ingredients and the power of the motor. A blender with power around 500 to 1500 watts will not make any significant changes to your electricity bills.
- Parts & Accessories: To stay alive in the competition, average brands offer different sizes of mugs, bottles, and jars. They would also eagerly replace your blades if they wear out during the warranty period. For chefs at a restaurant and people at home, it is essential to select the blender which contains proper accessories.
- Easy to Clean: Cleaning can be a challenge when working with many blenders. There are blenders out there that are too deep to reach inside, and some are hard to assemble. A Ninja XL Blender is not easy to wash using hands; therefore, you need something that is dishwasher safe. The jars and cups need to be strong in order to be dishwasher safe. Look for those blenders when you go shopping.
- Warranty: Looking at the warranty period can take you a long way in terms of checking out durability. A blender that has a warranty period of over 1 or 2 years is better than a blender with a 1-year warranty period. It is also important that you read the service and warranty guidebook that comes with a blender.
Top Features of a Best Smoothie Maker
- You cannot expect all blenders to produce the same quality of smoothies. Therefore, you need to look at some features that decide how good a smoothie you are going to get from a blender.
- Electric power control system: A good smoothie maker has very fast blades which require high power motor. SharkNinja, Nutri Bullet, COSORI all offers blenders that have motors ranging from 300 to even 1700-watts. These are the best blenders for smoothies with frozen fruits.
- Stainless Steel made and razor-sharp blades: A blender that has 4 to 6 blades works fine to mix and convert ingredients into the liquid. Also, these popular brands have included the feature of crushing ice. In SharkNinja Auto-IQ models, customers enjoy smart technology for quick and smoothly crushing ice into the snow.
- Large pitcher, container, or Jar which has 64 to 72 oz. size: To prepare a smoothie for your family or parties, you have to choose a blender with a large container and pitcher. Buying a Ninja Xl blender will help you do just that since it has multiple ninja food processor attachments.
- Extra Set of Blenders: Nutri bullet pro offers 13 sets with one of their blenders. Also, Magic Bullet NutriBullet Rx N17-1001 Blender offers 10 set pieces for easy blending.
- Budget: SharkNinja Auto IQ is the first choice for many restaurants and home users. Although their prices are a bit high, their quality is top-notch. Hamilton Beach offers lower prices than SharkNinja and offers good service. If your budget is only for smoothie makers, then this is the perfect tool for you.
- Warranty Feature: To get long-lasting smoothie makers, you can select Hamilton Beach that offers a 3-year warranty on their 54618 model. New Age Living offers a warranty period of 5 years! Also, Oster provides you Duralast that has a 10-year warranty.
There are many blenders out there in the market, and there is no one blender is rules supreme above all. The important thing is to find the blender that best suits your needs. One of the Best Smoothie Blender in the market is: Hamilton Beach 51101BA Personal Blender. And best cheap smoothie blender is Nutri Ninja Pro (BL456). First of all, understand what you actually want your blender to do, then from the guide, you will find the blender of your dream!
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Dr. CHRISTIAN-JEVON BRAMWELL MD
Christian Bramwell, MD uses his own weight loss story as teaching for people struggling with their own weight through blogging, teaching, and writing. His mission in life is to promote health and education, that is why he has chosen to be a family physician and found his own nonprofit Project RAK based on education and empowerment.
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