NGKUR: Tell Me About Your Blender

[akraus2015]

So...I need a new blender.  We have a cheapie Hamilton Beach blender, and it's either slowly breaking, or doesn't have the power to blend thicker smoothies/shakes.

Do you love the blender you have?  Is there one you would recommend?  I'm looking to spend under $150, if possible.

Things I like about the one I have:
- simple, easy to use
- small (doesn't have 103928 parts and is easy to store)
- easy to clean (dishwasher safe)
- comes with a travel cup

Things I typically make with it:
- smoothies (combination of frozen fruit, kale, yogurt, milk/water/OJ, etc.)
- milkshakes for the hubs

[mosdub]

I absolutely love my Ninja Pro!
www.amazon.com/Ninja-BL450-Nutri-Pro/dp/B00JFLVMNE/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1445991415&sr=1-1&keywords=ninja+pro


It's great for single servings - really really easy to clean and doesn't take up too much space.

[akraus2015]

Oct 27, 2015 19:17:36 GMT -5 mosdub said:

I absolutely love my Ninja Pro!
www.amazon.com/Ninja-BL450-Nutri-Pro/dp/B00JFLVMNE/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1445991415&sr=1-1&keywords=ninja+pro


It's great for single servings - really really easy to clean and doesn't take up too much space.

I was just looking at this one!  Does it blend through ice cubes and/or frozen fruit well?  Can you make thicker smoothies or shakes with it?  I end up needing to water mine down to get them to actually blend, but then they taste watered down.

[ellabee]

Oct 27, 2015 19:17:36 GMT -5 mosdub said:

I absolutely love my Ninja Pro!
www.amazon.com/Ninja-BL450-Nutri-Pro/dp/B00JFLVMNE/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1445991415&sr=1-1&keywords=ninja+pro


It's great for single servings - really really easy to clean and doesn't take up too much space.

+1 have and love.
ETA: it does great with ice and frozen fruit.

[RajahMD]

I freaking love our Ninja. We've been able to make things of a variety of consistencies (does that sentence make sense? I'm kinda drunk). We also have a separate mixing apparatus that is designed for doughs and similar thick things. It is seriously amazing.

[akraus2015]

Okay, so...Ninja!

Now I'm off to try and find a coupon or sale!

[ohinvrtedworld]

Just wanted to agree that the Ninja is great for the price. The ease of cleaning is fabulous!

[RajahMD]

Oct 27, 2015 19:29:22 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Okay, so...Ninja!

Now I'm off to try and find a coupon or sale!

Check out Bed Bath & Beyond. They typically have sales and/or coupons. Also, check out any wholesale clubs you belong to, like Costco. My father in law got ours at BJ's as a wedding present for pretty cheap comparatively.

[butlerfan]

I love our kitchenaid blender. We've had it 10 years and had to replace the small piece that allowes it to turn the blender. Got two replacements on amazon for less than 10 dollars and its back in business. Dies not have a travel mug but we love it and easy to take apart and put in dishwasher.

[TheEleventhHour]

We have a Vitamix currently but we used a Nutribullet for a while and liked it. Definitely gets the job done if you will be primarily making smoothies/milkshakes!

[cheshie6]

I too have a Vitamix and love it but it was a wedding gift. We used a Ninja before that and really liked that brand for it's price point for a good product.

[lgraceh]

Not sure if you have one near you, but we got our Ninja at Big Lots. It was quite a bit cheaper than the same set from Costco. We've continued to see them in stock at Big Lots.

[icedtea]

Another vote for Ninja, I love ours (we have this one, because I wanted a processor too: www.kohls.com/product/prd-676480/ninja-master-prep-qb1004-professional-blender-food-processor.jsp?color=Black).

[Deleted]

I like my blender but it's in storage right now and I can't remember what kind it is. I think maybe a Cuisinart.

[goldenlove3]

We got this Ninja from Costco and it came with some extra accessories that you can't get anywhere else. We use the 24oz all the time.

m.costco.com/Nutri-Ninja®-Auto-iQ-™-Complete-Extraction-System.product.100225318.html

[nuggetrn]

Just adding some more Ninja love... because I can. I have had a Ninja for about 5 years, first just the processor and the big pitcher with the motor that you put on top to do the blending. About a year ago we bought the set that is more like a typical blender. It came with a food processor attachment and 3 travel cups. I love love love them! They definitely cut through frozen fruit and ice beautifully and I do not feel like I have to put more water in than I really want to make anything.

[TnT10]

I'm glad that you asked this because we are looking for a blender too! Now I have lots of great options, thanks!

[akraus2015]

Who knew there were so many options out there! Looks like the Ninja love is strong...I think I'm going to go with that brand when I finally decide to get a new one.

[teraiin]

Oct 27, 2015 21:27:36 GMT -5 icedtea said:

Another vote for Ninja, I love ours (we have this one, because I wanted a processor too: www.kohls.com/product/prd-676480/ninja-master-prep-qb1004-professional-blender-food-processor.jsp?color=Black).

This is the one I have too and we got it for the same reason (wanting a processor as well).

[PepperPottsJ]

We had the cuisinart PowerEdge before a vitamix upgrade, and we absolutely loved it - so much so that we have it to our inlaws for their beach house!)

[kayladawn91]

Another vote for Ninja!