High powered blender for smoothies: The 6 Best Blenders For Smoothies – Spring 2023: Reviews

The 6 Best Blenders For Smoothies – Spring 2023: Reviews

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Intro
  3. Best Βlender

    1. Best Upper Mid-Range

      1. Best Mid-Range

        1. Best Budget

          1. Best Quiet

            1. Best Personal

              1. Notable Mentions
              2. Recent Updates
              3. All Reviews
              4. Discussions

              Updated May 29, 2023 at 08:46 am

              By Theresa Ketterling

              If a smoothie is part of your morning routine or a typical post-workout snack, you’ll want a blender that makes quick work of ingredients like chunks of frozen fruit and leafy greens like kale. A good smoothie blender can handle both large and small amounts of fibrous ingredients and help with a bigger variety of kitchen chores. Many full-size blenders come with personal-sized jars to blend single-serve smoothies.

              The best blenders for smoothies make it easy to whip up a silky, delicious drink and are simple to clean afterward. Depending on your preferences, you may also want something with preset modes for simple one-press smoothie blending or even a battery-powered model so you can make a fresh drink during your lunch break.

              We’ve tested over 85 blenders, and below are our recommendations for the best smoothie makers. This list focuses on the best full-size blenders for smoothies, but most personal and bullet blenders are intended for smoothie making, so you can also find some great options on our lists of the best personal blenders and best bullet blenders. For more, check out the best blenders.

              1. Βest Βlender For Smoothies

                Vitamix 5200

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                Smoothies (Single Serving)

                9.0

                Blender Type

                Full Size Blender

                Power

                1,491 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

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                The Vitamix 5200 is the best blender for smoothies we’ve tested. This sturdy, premium blender might be overkill if you want a blender for simple smoothies, but if you’re looking for a durable machine and the smoothest blends, it’s a great option. It comes with a 64-ounce jar to accommodate big batches and easily makes an incredibly smooth puree with ingredients that some blenders struggle with, like leafy greens or fruit skin. It only comes with one jar, but unlike many full-size blenders, it processes small batches for single-serves just as well as bigger batches. If you want a smaller jar for single-serve smoothies, you can purchase a personal-sized blending jar and to-go lid separately from Vitamix.

                This blender is extremely well-built and has a long seven-year warranty (depending on where you buy it). Its controls are simple, consisting of a speed dial and a switch for pulsing. That’s all you need for any recipe, but it means you stop the blender manually when it’s done. If you want features like automatic blending programs, you might prefer the Vitamix A3500. As part of Vitamix’s ‘Ascent’ Series, it’s a more expensive option packed with extra features, including five blending programs and a companion app that you can use to access more. The A3500’s jar is also dishwasher-safe, unlike the 5200’s. You need to clean the 5200 by hand, but running it with soap and water will do most of the work for you after making a smoothie.

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              2. Best Upper Mid-Range Blender For Smoothies

                KitchenAid K400

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                9.2

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                Full Size Blender

                Power

                1,119 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

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                The KitchenAid K400 is a cheaper option with a similar performance when blending common smoothie ingredients, like fruit, leafy greens, and ice cubes. It’s less well-built than the Vitamix 5200 and has a shorter, one-year warranty. Still, it blends fibrous ingredients like fruit and leafy greens very efficiently, whether making a personal smoothie or using the blender’s full capacity to make multiple servings. Like the Vitamix, it only comes with its main jar, but KitchenAid sells personal jars for single-serve smoothies separately. Its controls also include a few blending programs, so you don’t necessarily need to stop the blender manually when your smoothie is done.

                It’s more challenging to clean by hand than the Vitamix since it can be difficult to reach under the blades. However, that’s most noticeable with sticky ingredients, so it’s less of an issue if you make liquid recipes like smoothies. It doesn’t include a tamper and isn’t easy to use for thicker recipes like hummus or nut butter. Again, it’s fine if you only use your blender for smoothies, but if you care about overall versatility, it’s worth keeping in mind.

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              3. Best Mid-Range Blender For Smoothies

                Breville the Fresh & Furious

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                Full Size Blender

                Power

                1,100 W

                Hot Blending

                No

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                If you’re looking for a cheaper option (with an arguably more entertaining name) and mainly use your blender for smoothies, you might prefer the Breville the Fresh & Furious. It’s less versatile than the KitchenAid K400 or Vitamix 5200 since it can’t hot blend, but it can make an equally well-blended smoothie, even with stubborn ingredients like leafy greens. It has no trouble crushing ice cubes, and its controls include ‘Smoothie’ and ‘Green Smoothie’ blending programs, which is nice if you want to multitask while the blender runs. It’s also quieter than the KitchenAid and easier to clean by hand since its design makes it easier to reach the jar’s bottom and clean around the blades.

                While it’s well-built overall, it feels less premium than the previous, more expensive picks. It has a slightly smaller capacity than K400 and takes more blending time to produce similar results. Also, Breville doesn’t sell personal jars for single-serve smoothies. This blender is well-suited for blending small batches in its main jar, but if you want personal jars, you might prefer the Ninja Mega Kitchen System. It’s louder, bigger, and less suitable for making big batches of smoothies, but it comes with at least one personal jar that you can use to blend silky smoothies for one.

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              4. Best Budget Blender For Smoothies

                Oster Pro 1200

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                8.7

                Blender Type

                Full Size Blender

                Power

                1,200 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

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                The Oster Pro 1200 is the best budget blender for smoothies we’ve tested. Unlike the rest of the picks, this blender doesn’t feel very durable. Its 48oz main jar is also the smallest, which might be an issue if you usually blend multiple servings. That said, it comes with a 24oz jar and to-go lid, so you don’t need to spend extra if you want a personal blending jar that doubles as a travel cup. When it comes to making smoothies, it doesn’t quite match the virtually perfectly smooth texture you get with all of the previous picks, but it’ll still do a fantastic job with most recipes.

                It easily crushes ice, but the manufacturer says not to add more than six ice cubes at once, while most full-size blenders can handle twice that. You can remove the blade assembly from the main jar, making it easy to clean by hand. However, it only comes with one blade assembly instead of one for each jar, so you need to disassemble and reassemble it when you switch jars. Some parts of the blender feel flimsy and not very sturdy, but you can get it with a three-year U.S. warranty (depending on where you buy it), which is long for a blender.

                If you’d like to see more inexpensive blenders, you might find what you’re looking for on our list of the best budget blenders.

                See our review

              5. Βest Quiet Βlender For Smoothies

                Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Blender

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                9.1

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                Full Size Blender

                Power

                1,500 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

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                Blending up an early-morning smoothie is less appealing if your blender is loud. You can’t avoid the fact that blenders make some noise, but you might want to avoid the loudest models if you have roommates or family members who tend to sleep when you’re blending. The best quieter blender for smoothies that we’ve tested is the Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Blender. It uses a plastic dome to muffle noise when running, making it significantly quieter than most blenders we’ve tested. It’s also well-built, easy to clean by hand, and has an automatic program for smoothies and a wide range of speed settings.

                It has a smaller capacity than the similarly-priced Breville the Fresh & Furious since its jar only holds 32 ounces. You can use the noise dome as a pitcher but not for blending, so it’s not the best blender for serving a crowd. It’s superb for making silky-smooth drinks with ingredients like leafy greens. It can make snow-like crushed ice, so it won’t struggle to process frozen fruit or ice cubes. However, you might prefer the much pricier Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance if you’re concerned with your blender’s versatility. It doesn’t have a noise dome and isn’t as quiet as the Hamilton Beach, but it’s still very quiet for a full-size blender. It also has a bigger 64oz capacity, a better build quality, and a better blending performance since it can make silky smoothies and smooth nut butter.

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              6. Best Personal Blender For Smoothies

                Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO

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                9.2

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                Personal Blender

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                1,100 W

                Hot Blending

                No

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                Personal blenders are designed for blending up individual-sized smoothies. If you don’t need a big capacity jar and don’t care as much about having multiple speed settings, the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is a fantastic option. Its short, compact motor base makes it easier to bring in and out of a cupboard or store on your counter. The pair of 24-ounce personal jars can create a velvety blend with smoothie ingredients like leafy greens and berries. Like the Vitamix 5200, it can produce a nearly perfectly smooth mixture quickly. You can take your smoothie in the same jar since each has a matching spout lid.

                While its smaller capacity limits you, it’s versatile. The 14-ounce ‘Smoothie Bowl Maker’ jar has rotating arms that help a lot with thick mixtures, which is nice if you like making spoonable smoothie bowls with frozen fruits. It also easily crushes ice, meaning you can add a few ice cubes to your smoothie with no worries. However, it’s very loud. If you’re looking for a quiet personal blender for smoothies, the Beast Health Blender makes much less noise and similarly fantastic smoothies. Not all of its components are dishwasher-safe, and it only comes with one jar, but it’s better built and has a modern aesthetic you might prefer.

                If you’re looking for a blender for single-serve smoothies, you can also see more options on our list of the best personal blenders.

                See our review

              Notable Mentions

              • NutriBullet GO:
                The NutriBullet GO is a battery-powered blender for drinks like smoothies. It’s more portable than the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO. However, it’s better suited for simple recipes and soft ingredients since it struggles to fully process fibrous ones.
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              • Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642:
                The Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642 is a good alternative to the Breville the Fresh & Furious if you want a full-size blender with personal jars. It comes with at least a couple of personal jars with resealable lids in addition to its main jar. However, it’s not good for processing big batches of fibrous ingredients in its main jar, making grainy smoothies if you make multiple servings at once.
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              • Vitamix Propel 750:
                The Vitamix Propel 750 performs similarly to the Vitamix 5200 for smoothies but has automatic blending programs on its dial, which you may prefer. It also has a simpler design than the Vitamix A3500 since it lacks extras like Bluetooth connectivity and a display screen. However, it’s more expensive, and the blender is unsuitable for blending small batches of fibrous ingredients.
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              Recent Updates

              1. May 29, 2023:
                Added the Vitamix Propel 750 to Notable Mentions.

              2. May 04, 2023:
                Added the Wolf Pro Performance as an alternative to the Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Blender.

              3. Apr 07, 2023:
                Replaced the Ninja Mega Kitchen System with the Breville the Fresh & Furious, partly because it offers a better performance for multiple servings of smoothies. Kept the Ninja as an alternative that comes with personal jars.

              4. Mar 09, 2023:
                Checked that picks represent the best recommendations and that the products are in stock.

              5. Feb 10, 2023:
                Added the Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642 and the NutriBullet GO to Notable Mentions.

              All Reviews

              Our above recommendations are what we think are currently the best smoothie makers for most people. We factor in the price (a cheaper blender wins over a pricier one if the difference isn’t worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no blenders that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).

              If you want to choose for yourself, here is the list of all our blender reviews for smoothies. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no blender is perfect, most blenders are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you look for them.

              The 5 Best Personal Blenders – Spring 2023: Reviews

              1. Table of Contents
              2. Intro
              3. Best Blender

                1. Best Mid-Range

                  1. Best Budget

                    1. Best Quiet

                      1. Best Portable

                        1. Notable Mentions
                        2. Recent Updates
                        3. All Reviews
                        4. Discussions

                        Updated May 29, 2023 at 08:53 am

                        By Theresa Ketterling

                        A personal blender is a great way to make personal-sized blends that you can easily take on the go. They generally excel at making smoothies, and they tend to come with differently-sized single-serve jars. While they’re not as versatile as full-size models, have simple controls, and can’t hot blend, they’re a great choice for making smaller-portioned mixes.

                        We’ve tested more than 20 personal blenders, and below are our recommendations for the best small blenders, whether you’re looking for the best personal smoothie blender or don’t have space for a full-size blender in your kitchen. If you want more options for making single-serve smoothies, check out our list of the best bullet blenders. For more great options for smoothies, try the best blenders for smoothies and the best budget blenders.

                        1. Best Personal Blender

                          Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO

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                          7.8

                          Smoothies (Single Serving)

                          9.2

                          Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

                          8. 0

                          Ice Crushing

                          7.3

                          Soups

                          3.7

                          Professional Use

                          6.8

                          Blender Type

                          Personal Blender

                          Power

                          1,100 W

                          Hot Blending

                          No

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                          The best personal blender we’ve tested is the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO. If you’re looking for a smoothie maker, it’s a fantastic option, with an overall performance that rivals some full-size models. It’s partly because of its ‘smoothie bowl maker’, a jar with rotating arms inside that allows it to easily process hard ingredients like nuts and make very smooth, spreadable nut butter. It comes with a pair of personal jars that you can use to blend extremely silky smoothies with fibrous elements like kale. Add in its fantastic ice-crushing ability, and you have a compact, multi-purpose blender that can help with everything from smoothies to hummus to slushies.

                          It has a few other helpful design features, like to-go lids for the personal jars and automatic blending programs that let you move away from the blender as it’s running—which may come in handy because it’s one of the louder blenders we’ve tested. Like most personal blenders, it can’t hot blend, and its small capacity and single speed preset also make it less versatile. The jars, lids, and blades are all dishwasher-safe, but if you’re cleaning by hand, you must be careful of the sharp blades.

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                        2. Best Mid-Range Personal Blender

                          Ninja Fit

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                          7. 2

                          Smoothies (Single Serving)

                          8.8

                          Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

                          6.9

                          Ice Crushing

                          6.1

                          Soups

                          3.0

                          Professional Use

                          5.7

                          Blender Type

                          Personal Blender

                          Power

                          700 W

                          Hot Blending

                          No

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                          The best single-serve blender we’ve tested with a mid-range price point is the Ninja Fit. This simple bullet-style blender lacks a few features compared to the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO and isn’t as versatile. However, it has no trouble processing tough smoothie ingredients like spinach or blueberries. It’s also great for small batches of crushed ice, so it can easily handle ice cubes in your smoothie or produce well-blended slushies and blended margaritas.

                          The blender’s main downside is the controls—it has no buttons, so you need to push down on the blending jar and hold it to blend. It means you can’t multi-task while blending, but making something like a smoothie, even with tough fibrous ingredients, doesn’t take long. Also, it doesn’t come with a ‘Smoothie Bowl Maker’ jar and isn’t as easy to use for recipes like nut butter. The 16oz jars are narrow, so depending on the recipe, you may need to stop and shake the jar partway through the process. It’s quieter, so it’s not as irritating to stand next to it for a few minutes.

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                        3. Best Budget Personal Blender

                          Magic Bullet Mini

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                          5. 3

                          Smoothies (Single Serving)

                          7.6

                          Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

                          6.0

                          Ice Crushing

                          1.0

                          Soups

                          2.8

                          Professional Use

                          3.9

                          Blender Type

                          Personal Blender

                          Power

                          200 W

                          Hot Blending

                          No

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                          The Magic Bullet Mini isn’t as well-built or as powerful as the previous picks, but it’s a good option if you’re looking for the best mini blender for smoothies or want to save money. This blender’s light, compact design makes it easy to store on a shelf or in a cupboard, which is good news for cramped kitchens. It makes a smooth blend with fibrous ingredients like kale and blueberries, meaning it can make a well-blended smoothie with all kinds of recipes. It takes longer to blend a smoothie than the Ninja Fit, but you don’t need to hold onto the jar to blend.

                          Its design feels plasticky and not particularly durable, and it’s not very versatile since it’s very hard to use for blends like nut butter or hummus. Like most Magic Bullet blenders, it’s not meant for crushing ice without liquid in the jar. It doesn’t come with a resealable lid for the jar, which is unusual for a personal blender. If you want a personal blender with a jar that can double as a travel cup, the Oster MyBlend is around the same price and comes with a resealable lid. However, it struggles to make a smooth blend with common smoothie ingredients like leafy greens.

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                        4. Best Quiet Personal Blender

                          Beast Health Blender

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                          7. 8

                          Smoothies (Single Serving)

                          9.2

                          Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

                          8.4

                          Ice Crushing

                          7.5

                          Soups

                          4.1

                          Professional Use

                          7.2

                          Blender Type

                          Personal Blender

                          Power

                          1,000 W

                          Hot Blending

                          No

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                          If there’s one downside to our top pick, it’s the noise—despite its relatively small size, the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is one of the loudest blenders we’ve tested. That might not bother everyone, especially if you’re making quick blends like smoothies, but the noise can get annoying if you use your blender often. If you don’t want to wake up the whole house blending an early-morning smoothie, consider the Beast Health Blender. This model is even quieter than the much less powerful Magic Bullet Mini. It’s more expensive than the DUO but has a sturdier, more premium build and an equally fantastic performance for most recipes. It easily liquifies ingredients that can be tough for blenders to smoothly process, like leafy greens.

                          Its 34-ounce jar has a shorter, wider shape than the jars that come with most personal blenders, which might make it a little less convenient to use as a travel cup. Then again, it comes with a drinking lid with a screw-on cap. This blender can handle tough blends and is exceptionally easy to use for thicker dips and spreads like nut butter. It doesn’t crush ice as well as the Ninja, which might bother you if you like making drinks like slushies, but ice cubes in a smoothie recipe or a small batch of ice for cocktails are no problem. The jar’s ribbed design gives it a premium look but makes it harder to clean by hand than most picks here since food tends to get trapped in the ridges.

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                        5. Best Portable Personal Blender

                          BlendJet 2

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                          4.7

                          Smoothies (Single Serving)

                          6.3

                          Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

                          4.3

                          Ice Crushing

                          4.0

                          Soups

                          2.1

                          Professional Use

                          3.5

                          Blender Type

                          Personal Blender

                          Power

                          N/A

                          Hot Blending

                          No

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                          The best portable personal blender that we’ve tested is the BlendJet 2. This blender is around the same price as the Magic Bullet Mini and isn’t as good at processing stubborn elements like leafy greens or fruit skins. If you’re looking for something you can take to work or on a trip, it’s the best battery-powered option we’ve tested. It’s small enough to fit into a backpack or a big purse, and the lid has a built-in loop to make it easier to carry or hang from your bag. It charges with a USB-C to USB-A cable, and the manufacturer advertises it to last for about 15 20-second blending cycles. It also comes in different colors and patterns to suit your style.

                          Depending on your recipe, your smoothie will have a grainy or leafy texture, so it’s not ideal if a perfectly smooth puree is important to you. However, it can still produce an acceptable, drinkable smoothie from most recipes and crush ice, so it’s well-suited for protein shake recipes that include ice, powder, and liquid. It’s easy to clean by hand since the jar is open at the top and bottom once you unscrew the blade assembly. No part of it is dishwasher-safe, though.

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                        Notable Mentions

                        • NutriBullet Pro 900:
                          The NutriBullet Pro 900 makes incredible smoothies in its 32-ounce jars. The jars come with matching lip rings and to-go lids. However, it’s not as well-built as the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO and can’t crush ice without liquid in the jar.
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                        • PopBabies Portable Blender:
                          The PopBabies Portable Blender is a battery-powered personal blender. It makes a smoother blend with fibrous ingredients than the BlendJet 2, but it’s louder and has a worse build quality. The narrow jar opening can’t fit ice cubes and is hard to clean. Still, it comes with a tray for making mini cubes that can fit, and you might prefer it because you can use it while it’s charging.
                          See our review

                        Recent Updates

                        1. May 29, 2023:
                          Made minor updates to the text and checked that the products are in stock.

                        2. May 03, 2023:
                          Checked that the recommendations are relevant and that the products are in stock.

                        3. Apr 07, 2023:
                          Combined the Oster MyBlend and Magic Bullet Mini into one ‘Best Budget Personal Blender’ pick.

                        4. Mar 09, 2023:
                          Added the PopBabies Portable Blender to Notable Mentions.

                        5. Feb 10, 2023:
                          Added the Beast Health Blender as a ‘Best Quiet’ pick and added the NutriBullet Pro 900 to Notable Mentions.

                        All Reviews

                        Our above recommendations are what we think are currently the best small blenders and best personal smoothie blenders for most people. We factor in the price (a cheaper blender wins over a pricier one if the difference isn’t worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no blenders that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).

                        If you want to choose for yourself, here is the list of all our personal blender reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no blender is perfect, most blenders are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you look for them.

                        The best smoothie blenders of 2023🏆 Rating of the best submersible and stationary blenders for cocktails

                        Today, only a lazy person does not take care of his health, including the quality of food. A healthy menu is thought out for every day and one of the favorite delicacies in it is smoothies. This is a thick drink made from fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs. You can also add milk, mineral water, cereals or nuts to it. And when it’s very hot – a handful of ice. Making smoothies at home is easy, all you need is the right blender. Let’s figure out how to choose one and which cocktail blenders have become the best in 2023.

                        1. Pros and cons of smoothie blenders
                        2. How to choose a cocktail blender?
                        • Best Immersion Blenders for Smoothies in 2023
                        • Best Stationary Smoothie Blenders

                        Pros and cons of smoothie blenders

                        Pros and cons of smoothie blenders

                        There are two types of smoothie blender: submersible and stationary. They differ from each other in design. Depending on which one you choose, you will get a different set of pros and cons.

                        Immersion Smoothie Blender