Smoothie Blender World

So you’ve decided that you want to buy a smoothie blender. How fun! But how do you decide what blender is best for you? There are dozens and dozens of different blenders out there. They come in all different sizes, prices, and even power levels. So what smoothie blender is right for you? Well, that all depends on what you’re looking for. Here are three of the most popular smoothie blenders on the market, including how much they cost and what they’re good at doing:

• Black & Decker Crush Master- This is one of the best smoothie makers for truly crushing ice. This is ideal for any sort of adult drink (or kid friendly drink, depending on your audience) that requires a good crush on the ice. It sells for around $40 and comes in a few different variations, so you can choose which model (size and speed, and even color, can vary) is right for you.
• Osterizer: The classic blender that so many of us grew up with, Osterizer’s beehive style stand mixer has proven its mettle as a smoothie blender. It comes in a few color variations, as well (the chrome finish is particular sharp looking), and works very well for non-smoothie purposes as well. This smoothie blender can also chop vegetables or whir up bread crumbs in a jiffy. What’s more, the carafe is glass and of higher quality than many of its competitors. It usually sells for around $50-$60.
• The Magic Bullet: You may have seen this on TV and laughed at the commercials, but don’t laugh at the smoothie blender itself. This is a powerful little machine that does a lot of good work, especially given its size. The individually sized Magic Bullet set comes with several different containers that you can blend in (4 of which are actually mugs that can be drunk from as soon as you’re done blending!), as well as storage lids and two different blade styles. The Magic Bullet doesn’t do quite as well with ice, but is great for single serve fruit smoothies and milkshakes. The Original Magic Bullet smoother blender set sells for around $50-$55.