Smoothie Blender Review: Magic Bullet
Tags: As Seen On TV, Black & Decker Crush Master, blenders for smoothies, Braun PowerMax Jug, Cuisinart Smart Power Blender, Oster Classic Stand Blender, smoothie blenders
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.