Best Smoothie Maker – Buyer’s Guide

As expected with a Sage product, this is a powerful and pretty advanced smoothie maker which is a lot more accommodating than many other personal blenders out there.

It claims to pulverise ingredients up to 42% better than other models, resulting in smoother drinks and quicker waiting times.

The powerful 1000W motor – more than double most others – is great for tackling not only fruit, vegetables and ice cubes but also nuts, seeds and oats. Combined with a strong stainless steel blade and an impact resistant beaker, mixtures are whizzed up much faster than with other models reviewed.

It comes with two bottles, so you have one spare. We liked the little handle on the lids, too. This makes it easy to carry or hold if you’re out on a run. The die-cast metal body is not only long-lasting but will blend in with your other stainless steel accents. This is handy if it’ll be left out on the bench for all to see.

We liked how smooth-cut the bottles were, with no uncomfortable threads around the lid area or random grooves. Easy to drink from, and easy to clean.

You also get a little recipe book, which is a nice touch. Take your smoothies beyond the usual strawberry and banana flavours. Or, follow how to make almond milk, ice pops and mocktails. Expand your horizons and get the most out of the appliance.

It passed our leakage tests, and even though it is pretty noisy, this is to be expected with the power it throws out. You need to twist the cup to turn it on which can be a bit tiring on the wrists. But it whizzes fast so not a huge issue. Otherwise, a powerful item worth the extra money compared to other models.

Super powerful and able to produce the smoothest smoothies possible, the NutriNinja Compact Duo can rustle up anything from nuts, seeds, frozen berries and chunks of fruit and veg, and will even cut down chia seeds.

The Auto-iQ presets will let you press a button and do all the hard work for you, so you don’t have to spend ages guessing the best speeds and pulses. Superior crushing power will also transform your ice into powdery snow, for the perfect iced drink that looks like it was formed by a professional.

There is a 25-page recipe book included in the box which is great if you need a bit of inspiration and ideas of how to take the product further and get the most out of it. There are three speed settings, which doesn’t sound huge, but due to the powerful motor, it will be able to tackle any items at whichever speed it goes at.

It is on the noisier side, but due to how fast it will tackle the contents, it isn’t hard to cope with. For the price, we think it is a steal.

The Vitamix Ascent A2500 is a high-performance blender that will handle any mixture you have to throw at it. The versatility is next to none. From hot soup to ice cream and sorbet, this blender fit all of our blending needs.

The quality of the blend is as smooth as any professional blender, and we found the least amount of leftover chunks and clumps from the Vitamix. If you are looking to use this to make smoothies with fruits and veggies, we would hands down recommend this if it is within your budget.

The container that comes with the blender is a 2 Litre container, but you can get multiple sized containers to fit your needs. The Self-detect technology will recognize the container size and automatically adjust the perfect program settings.

The digital timer and program settings allow for optimal convenience. In addition, there is a 10 year warranty which is quite amazing from an amazing brand.

With the same one-touch principle as the Breville, this blender is super easy to use and will blend your drinks and smoothies up very quickly and easily, even with lots of ice. It uses vitamin extraction to ensure that you get the most nutritious end result, and the Auto IQ function blends the ingredients in the most efficient way according to what you’ve used.

With a powerful 1000W motor, you will not struggle to blend everything smoothly, with no gritty paste. There is also two different sized cups included, so you’re ready for however much you want to prepare.

The Ninja has two settings: Blend and Ultra Blend. Blend is best for things leafy veg, fruit and yogurt, whereas Ultra Blend should be applied to firmer ingredients like ice, tough vegetables and nuts.

This model also comes with a cool recipe guide to help get you inspired.

Features:

• Nutrient and Vitamin extraction
• Ice Crushing Technology & Pulse Function

This personal 600 ml model is just the job for when you want to quickly whip up a healthy drink and take it with you. It is a one-person-blender with an additional portable bottle that makes it easy to carry around. The lockable lid means you’re safe from it leaking in your bag.

It is very easy to blend using this device, as it has a very simple one-touch operation – you just attach it to the base, twist it to lock and press the button – and off it goes. It’s great for preparing healthy drinks, such as smoothies, ice slushies and protein/sports shakes, so it’s a great buy for a health-conscious person that wants to make their own fresh drinks.

This is a much better device for making protein shakes than a simple shaker because you don’t get powder build-up around the edges.

Incredibly easy to use and pack away when you’re ready to leave the house, this Kenwood is perfect if you need a smoothie blender with a sports bottle so you can dash off to the gym in the mornings.

There are just two speeds and a pulse function, so you don’t need to spend ages tweaking it in order to get the right results. Just add the ingredients, attach the blade, fit to the base and twist the dial to get it whizzing.

Once it is done, just swap the blade for the bottle lid. It seems to blitz easily, whether the ingredients are frozen or fresh and no matter how much ice is in the mix. The blade cuts vertically and horizontally to get it done even quicker. The pulse function is good for that bit of an extra boost, too.

It is dishwasher safe, and because the bottle is quite a smooth shape with few grooves, is easy to clean by hand too after a soak. You should do this as soon as possible though to loosen residue. The blade is also simple to clean, although as expected you have to be careful.

You get two bottles with the purchase. This is good in case one is in the washing up bowl, or there are a few people in your household who want to use it. It isn’t suitable for dry ingredients so don’t crush ice cubes or grind nuts on their own. Always add liquid to your mixes.

The bottles are also quite narrow, so you may need to chop fruit and veg down small to fit through the opening. We tested for leaks though, and it seemed pretty safe – perfect for that dash to the train when it is in your bag.

This compact blender is a fan-favourite for a reason! You don’t need to learn any new dials, just throw in your fruit and veg’ and you’re away!

This versatile blender is the perfect selection for both new starters and experienced smoothie makers alike- you can find everything you need in this kit with a quick start guide, recipes and the small pocket nutritionist book sure to help you transform to healthy living.

There’s enough to get you started with in an instance and you don’t need to play around with any buttons, put in your fruit, vegetables and other flavours- then screw the lid on and place on the base. You can then push it down to get the 600W firing and creating an incredible 20,000 rpm speed sure to obliterate all of your food down to the tasty nutrients that you need.

It’s combines easy-use and power into one plus it’s so cheap! This is the entry level blender that can last years, rather than purchase cheaper items you’d be better off going straight for this. It is easy to use, easy to clean is dishwasher safe. Get your health kick off to the right start with the help of Nutribullet!

Ideal for taking on the go and to the gym, this portable smoothie maker is both a great price and easy to use.

There are two speeds and a pulse function, so it is pretty flexible and adaptable depending on what you need to whizz. Once it is all done, just pop on the sports cap and take it with you wherever you’re going.

The beaker is 750ml in capacity, so perfect for any quantity of drink. There is a handy measuring guide on the side if you like to be precise, and the instruction manual gives you some great inspiration if you need a bit of help when it comes to flavours.

It does struggle a little with larger bits of fruit so make sure everything is chopped down well, but oddly it copes well with tougher items and nuts. Some people commented that after long-term use, the safety seal is a little unpredictable and can start wearing away. This is something which we didn’t experience, but it is worth taking great care of it and giving it frequent inspections. It also works best with quite liquid-based mixes and isn’t appropriate for dried items such as breadcrumbs.

But for under £20 and something quick and simple, it is a great solution. Whether it rivals the Breville, we aren’t quite sure, but the larger capacity will appeal to some.

Enhance your physical and mental health by incorporating smoothies into your day-to-day lifestyle. This Kenwood smoothie maker has been created to make health easy!

This smoothie maker comes at a fantastic price and although it’s not got the most powerful engine on the market, it’s got more than enough to help blend you a tasty smoothie. You can utilise this to blend your fruits and veg’s with ease, it has low, high and pulse speed options.

If you’re shooting off to work or the gym, you can take your smoothie away with you. It is quick and easy, plus you can put the lid on your cup and take it with you.

Comes with two drink lids, a jug and a base. It boasts 300-Watt power and comes in black. It will easy add to your kitchen with its inconspicuous sleek design sure to adapt to any setting.