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.

If you are considering buying a smoothie blender, it may be helpful to first get some feedback from one of the most popular smoothie blenders on the market: the Magic Bullet. This product was first seen on TV, but is now also sold in many stores. (Check department stores or anyplace that has a significant kitchenware department. Even some drug stores with “As Seen On TV” sections are known to carry this particular blender.)

The Magic Bullet is, of course, not your only choice. You may also be considering any number of other smoothie blenders, from the Braun PowerMax Jug to the Cuisinart Smart Power Blender, to even the Oster Classic Stand Blender or the Black and Decker Crush Master.

These are all good blenders, but let’s focus on the Magic Bullet Smoothie Blender in particular.

Pros:

The Magic Bullet is, in many ways, as magic as its creators profess on their somewhat silly commercials. This small blender packs a lot of punch. It has a very powerful motor that spins very very quickly and pulverizes ingredients with ease.

One of the best aspects of the Magic Bullet is that this smoothie blender makes individual-sized portions. You simply attach blades to one of the provided cups or mugs, turn it onto the base, and blend. Your can drink the smoothie from the very cup it was blended in (or pour it into something more attractive and not made of plastic, if you want).

The Magic Bullet smoothie blender comes with two different blade bases (one flat, one angled) and instructions for what is best blended by each blade type. One of its other main advantages is the fact that it is so small. The base itself is not much bigger than any other cup in your cupboard, so it’s very easy to store and doesn’t take up much space.

Cons:

While most people are very pleased with their Magic Bullet smoothie blender, some do report that this blender is not as effective at blending ice as its commercials imply. Some owners report disappointing blended ice drinks that have large chips of ice. But on the whole, it is a very reliable smoothie blender, especially for shakes and fruit smoothies.