Create tasty smoothies and soups with the best blenders around
The best blender makes light work of pulverizing fruit and vegetables, making it ideal for creating everything from smoothies and silky soups, to creamy condiments and even rich dips and sauces. The best blenders are extremely versatile and can even be used to chop ice for cocktails or mill nuts making them a must-have addition to any kitchen. There are a number of styles of blender on the market, but whichever type you opt for, it employs sharp blades that rotate at high speeds to smoothly combine fresh produce or emulsify ingredients. Jug blenders are the most well-known of the styles, and employs a glass or plastic pitcher with blades in the bottom. This connects to a base with a motor, which makes the blades spin. Jug blenders are the most expensive type of blender you can buy and are not suitable for blending large quantities. In this case, an immersion blender, which is also known as a stick or handheld blender is a better solution. The blades reside at the bottom of a handle and can be immersed into a big pan or container of liquid to blitz it. You can find more about how the two styles differ by reading jug blenders vs immersion blenders. For those that use a blender to create refreshing drinks from fruit and vegetables, a smoothie maker is worth considering. These compact appliances, which are sometimes called personal blenders, ensure you can take the pulverized fresh produce with you, without having to decant it first, as the blade assembly can be removed from the blending cup and replaced with a to-go lid.
