It’s expensive, yes, but according to everyone who owns one, well worth the investment. Despite the name, it is beloved by professionals and regular cooks alike. On the lowest end, there’s the Vitamix One for $250 - a no-frills-but-still-powerful option if you don’t need or want a bunch of settings, buttons, and attachments. That being said, if you don’t use a blender with a ton of regularity, can’t splurge on something so pricey, or are living in a small space that doesn’t accommodate big appliances, there are plenty of other options with ringing endorsements to back them up.Ĭapacity: 64 ounces | Function: Automatic | Size: 8.5” x 8.5” x 17.25” Many of the people I spoke with own various models - it is, hands down, the most lauded brand across the board, making the kinds of pieces that will last you an actual lifetime. But there are also a lot to choose from, and in an attempt to narrow down the wide and overwhelming field, I asked a bunch of pros and avid cooks about the ones they rely on in their own kitchens.įirst things first: Vitamix reigns supreme in the blender universe. They’re truly so useful, as much of a staple for many people as a stove or microwave. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)Īgain, this sale is only until midnight.Blenders can purée vegetables into soup, crush nuts into butter, whir dressings and sauces into silky emulsifications, chop ingredients into salsas, and, of course, make smoothies. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. I mostly use the blender cups because they are the perfect serving sizes and super easy to clean, rinse off and put back. I like that I can put nuts, seeds, raspberries, kale and oats in my smoothies without them being gritty or leaving whole seeds in there. Excellent texture.'Ī fellow fan calls this 'my favorite blender.' They continued, 'The auto blend settings work really well. 'You could barely notice the seeds, it blended so well. 'I did a few milkshakes, one with frozen strawberries and it did unbelievable,' said a happy customer. This blending system has thousands of fans, along with an impressive 4.8 average star rating at Amazon. Perfect smoothies and frozen drinks are in your future! (Photo: Amazon)

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