Best personal size blenders according to redditors
We found 133 Reddit comments discussing the best personal size blenders. We ranked the 28 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 133 Reddit comments discussing the best personal size blenders. We ranked the 28 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
The Ninja Mixer merch is selling like hot cakes
I used this Hamilton Beach one when I was in college https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51101BA-Personal-Smoothies/dp/B00KVZ27UA
It blends right in the cup, comes with a lid, and the base of the blender has a ridge around the bottom to wrap the cord. It's not the strongest, so if you'll be using frozen fruit, make sure they're small to medium sized pieces. Also, would not recommend it for green smoothies. It doesn't blend spinach or kale very well, so you end up with chunky floating green bits throughout the smoothie.
Seriously, though, $450?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016H9TC6/
https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Personal-Blender-51103/dp/B002V8ZEXW/
https://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-SoundWorks-OontZ-Angle-Generation/dp/B010OYASRG/
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-RAVPower-20100mAh-Universal-Smartphones/dp/B01LYONAT8/
https://www.amazon.com/Waiters-Corkscrew-HiCoup-All-one/dp/B00MSXW15E/
https://www.amazon.com/BoatMates-2150-Drink-Holder-White/dp/B001447V58/
I'm at $220, mostly for my nice portable battery, and I don't have to take the cooler everywhere.
This Ninja is all you need..
NINJA!
I make smoothies every morning, and have also used it for salsa, hot sauce, soup, and almond milk. If you rinse it out right after use then it's always ready to go.
Hamilton Beach (51101BA) Personal Blender with Travel Lid, Single Serve, For Shakes & Smoothies, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KVZ27UA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hrz.Bb6ZV068S
I've had it for 4 years now and it still works. You gotta blend by "pulse", meaning that you can't keep the blend button pressed because you run the chance of burning it, and, it does take some shaking sometimes to get everything blended, but I still like it. Its cheap, quiet and it works great.
I also recommend the NutriBullet. I got mine second hand at the thrift store to replace my Magic Bullet and the difference between the two is magical.
Main thing to look at, besides price, is the power output of the bases. The higher wattage in the base, the smoother the smoothie.
In my personal experience, my 250W MagicBullet had a difficult time crushing ice and I was nervous to leave it running for any sort of extended amount of time. The NutriBullet I have now (600W) cruches ice, frozen berries, frozen veggies, etc just fine and I feel confident leaving it running for a little while without causing it any problems. I also find that it blends the protein powder in a lot better than the MagicBullet does. As long as you follow the care instructions, you should be ok.
Best of luck at college!
You can buy a small blender for ~$20
edit: $15
It's a nice-to-have, which is significantly less nice because of being overcharged for it. I mean look, this ENTIRE Ninja personal system costs half of just this accessory for doing the same job. Sure the blade isn't as good but it has a whole motor in there too. I love my Vitamix, which is why I paid a ton for it already and don't want to store EXTRA blenders for lesser jobs - but I don't like being wallet-raped either. It's a really narcissistic move.
We found ‘em boys.
It gets cold and rainy in Oregon, I've heard good things about this blanket:
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Always gotta stay hydrated, give it a twist:
https://www.amazon.com/Infuser-Bottle-Anti-slip-Recipes-Cleaning/dp/B01MZADUO9/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3UU69JAR47DCT&keywords=fruit+infuser+water+bottle&qid=1567875754&s=gateway&smid=A1AWXNIDJ2RJ0G&sprefix=fruit+infuster%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-4
I think girls like bath bombs? Idk, I'm a dude:
https://www.amazon.com/LifeAround2Angels-Moisturize-Handmade-Birthday-girlfriend/dp/B01MFGN8S5/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bath+bomb&qid=1568254213&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFMQU5SNTRVSTk4V1gmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3NTYwNTlPMzM4MUk2R1FGMDUmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDE4NTc2MDNEOUdVNE5FVVpWWjEmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
Personal sized blender for smoothies or protein shakes:
https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Personal-Smoothies-Blending-700-Watt/dp/B01FHOWYA2/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=ninja+blender&qid=1567957122&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Greatest pens on the planet, must have for a teacher:
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Never mismatch tuperware lids again with reusable ziplok bags! Perfect for a teacher's lunch:
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If she's a tea or coffee drinker:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Stainless-Steel-Electric-Kettle/dp/B072DWYBL7/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-d2F0ZXIgYm9pbGVy-ac_d_rm&keywords=water+boiler&pd_rd_i=B072DWYBL7&pd_rd_r=82445bc3-1356-425b-9c9a-74b33aedcd4f&pd_rd_w=dKQFd&pd_rd_wg=x3oY0&pf_rd_p=404c4843-2c96-4d0d-a5fe-2b0598693e61&pf_rd_r=FECY2A01DTHMTKSKSVDX&qid=1567875726&s=gateway
Good luck dude! Long distance is tough, keep it up.
I have had fantastic luck with my nutri ninja. I also have very little counter space. I use it for coffee smoothies and my breakfast smoothies! It blends through big ice cubes and beets wonderfully! I also just have the super basic one 🤗
Nutri NINJA BL455 Professional 1000 watts Personal Blender Bonus Set with 3-Sip & Seal Single Serves(12, 18, and 24-Ounce Cups) & 75-Recipe Cookbook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P2PFMV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_46HMAb5EZ0162
My dad called me once to say, "I got this thing called the Magic Bullet and I love it! You should get one!". It was an extremely uncomfortable couple of minutes before I realized that he meant this.
I'd choose the small or medium Vornado fan before the Dyson. I've been using it fulltimeing for five years now and it really does make the whole room feel cooler.
I'd also recommend:
a washer/dryer combo if you have room.
Square Pizza stone and thermometer for the oven.
LED Bulbs for everything 12v and 110v
Shark Rocket Ultralight vaccum
Water Filter
Better mattress
Ninja Pro Blender/Food Possessor/Chopper
Mini Dish Drying rack
I really love my Breville Boss. It's powerful, has built in settings I actually use, and makes very smooth smooothies. Also it's nice to look at.
The Vitamix and Blentec were overkill for me.
Breville also makes a personal blender, but I don't personally have experience with it. Breville BPB625BAL1BCA1 Boss to Go Plus Personal Blender, 25 oz, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BNIYUOE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kks1BbXNFCSRC
Yay! I'm so excited that you're getting your own place! That's such a good feeling!
/u/Pinalope4Real and /u/dnd1980
Startup an excel spreadsheet and make a budget for yourself. I find that once I have a budget setup I pay even more attention to my money and figure out new ways to save. I have helped my roommate and my boyfriend setup a budget. :o)
The meat market can save you sooo much money and make you more conscious about the items you are buying and motivate you to cook more.
Crockpots are awesome and help you save time during the week. I know you work from home, but ready-made food throughout the week is awesome!
The Magic Bullet or Nutribullet are both great to have in the home for smoothies! Of course you can blend other items in the cups as well.
I have this Himalayan Salt Lamp and I love it. I also have this Himalayan Salt Candle Holder....actually everything I'm linking you is something that I own and love, something I have experience with, or a similar model (the crock pot was a random model) lol
Oh and this tea because it's delicious.
You can cook it in a regular pot with a lid. I really don't feel like rice cookers are necessary, but some people have trouble cooking it on the stove.
If you want to start making smoothies and things, though, I'd recommend a single-serving blender, like this one. I'd also recommend a wok or skillet. Stir-fry is one of the easiest and most convenient meals. Basically you just need a good knife, skillet, pot with lid, and some baking sheets/dishes. I don't think vegetarian must-haves are much different from any other kitchen.
My boyfriend and I purchased a Ninja Prep Master set-up for around $30 at Walmart on Black Friday two years ago. Blades are still incredibly sharp after two years of heavy use although we accidently broke the smaller container somehow as the bottom as a small crack in it. I still use the larger container for blending for almost everything. Sauces come out velvety and smooth, chops very clean but leans toward more of a mince if blended too long (depends on your food item, too.) It does blend very quickly and evenly, so when using it I recommend in trying to use small bursts to get the consistency you want and plan ahead. It has one button, using one speed but if you are good with timing, it's worth the price. http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-QB900B-Master-Revolutionary-Drink/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1372350187&sr=1-5&keywords=blenders
If you are looking for something more variety, speed control and want a good value, Oster is very good quality for not a lot of money: http://www.amazon.com/Oster-BVCB07-Z-Counterforms-7-Speed-Stainless/dp/B002RBXHSC/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1372350187&sr=1-4&keywords=blenders I have used Oster in the past and no complaints save for the motor dying but that model was over 10 years old!
I hope this helps!
I used a Magic Bullet blender.
I use the Bravit model but u can pick up similar items for less than $30.
https://www.amazon.com/BRAVIT-Personal-Sports-Blender-Smoothie/dp/B019BRCVZO#immersive-view_1474170258731
Yes I'm on Keto I use keto fuel mainly at work for breakfast and lunch an occasional dinner. Otherwise I eat normal low carb food with less than 20 carbs per day. On weekends, I ease on a strict carb count. I'm following Keto not to lose weight but for better energy and mental sharpness - really works.
r/keto
I use a small smoothie blender like this one...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QNUCV0I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9hrCDbCQ48W4N
I got a ninja that has the blender part that goes on the top. No worry about it leaking or cracking from he heat build up. Had both happen and with a magic bullet having your bpc all over the floor and your uniform at 3am before going to work sucks balls big time.
This one is what I have
https://www.amazon.com/400-Watt-Processor-Blending-Chopping-QB900B/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1540992846&sr=8-12&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ninja+blender
I have the Ninja Master Prep system as a general blender and food processor. It doesn't use a huge base, as it's powered by this small pod that you put on top of the container. I haven't used it for smoothies but it makes great, smooth results for the cooking applications I use it for. The 48oz container would be great to serve a family of 4. It's only 450 watts though, if that's too weak for your liking.
I also have the Nutri Ninja Pro. It's more powerful than the Master Prep with 900 watts. This is what I typically use for smoothies and ice pops. It blends up frozen fruit and ice with no problem. The biggest cup this comes with is 24oz. However, there are separate 32oz and 48oz containers available for it as well if you need them.
Those are my major protein sources. I highly recommend getting a Magic Bullet or a Nutri Bullet, they make it really quick and only 1 thing to clean.
My brain went to this one. I promise I don't do anything horrible to my SO's penis.
I dont add bananas or half & half usually because I use a Magic Bullet and there isn't much room. I put in a half cup of ground up oats, with a scoop of whey, honey, and 2 spoonfuls of peanut butter. Then fill the rest with milk. I have 2 of these 12 oz shakes a day. I think it ends up being around 600 calories per shake.
This is what I have and it's amazing. $60 for more canisters than I will ever really need and it's a snap to clean.
they are so easy to clean! this is what i got from walmart and i use almost every day
Magic Bullet MBR-1701 17-Piece Express Mixing Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001WAKFDY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_bOC9ub1TZHJAA
Just in case someone was wondering what a magic bullet was
Gift one: I am trying to eat more fruits and vegetables because I have a horrible diet, so I could really use this [magic bullet blender] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001WAKFDY/ref=aw_ls_3_3?colid=ML6ULZUZETBP&coliid=I3JL5PPSXDMF5E). My sister gave me one for my wedding, but my friend, while drunkenly trying to make a mixed drink, broke it before I ever got to use it, and I am too nice to make her buy me a new one.
Gift two: [eyeshadow primer] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0028RC5N8/ref=aw_ls_3_6?colid=2VP6W0Y8EUYU&coliid=I114KYNRNCVO5V) would be awesome! C'mon...gimme.
Here is a newer model of the one that was given to me ( I am also a poor college student)
But if you are looking to make nut butters, maybe a magic bullet?
i want to get a personal blender,
anyone suggestions?
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I had a personal blender (this one) and I loved it. I was able to get crunchy things like cacao nibs to be almost imperceptible by blending them for a minute with just milk, then adding the fruit. The best part about it was that I bought it for $5 at my local thrift store.
That said, I recently got a Vitamix for my birthday, and it's a total game changer. It blends things down to a perfect consistency. I make fresh almond milk that is so good I don't even put it in smoothies, I just drink it plain. It truly is the Porsche of blenders.
I don't think it's a really necessary piece of kitchen equipment, though it is sexy and works really well. I'd rather have a KitchenAid mixer or food processor. You can't really make salsa in the Vitamix.
I have a Ninja blender, and my only complaint is that the blades are so sharp that I sometimes cut myself washing it. It has blended everything really well. Ice, cashews, almonds, smoothies, even Science Diet dry cat food, which is possibly the hardest substance that has ever been in my kitchen. My brother has a Vitamix and loves it, but you can't beat the Ninja price.
I was hoping that would be your answer! I switched to a portable blender bottle and love it! It's very similar to this one: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Blender-Rechargeable-Single-Personal/dp/B07CXM3CC3/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=electric+blender+bottle&qid=1566943446&s=gateway&sr=8-5
If you ever want to replace, I have a ninja food prep system which is a blender pitcher and a food processor bowl thing that uses the same motor on the top. Think like a magic bullet but full blender sized. I use it allllll the time from everything from frozen margs to homemade salsa. I think this is the same one $35
Ninja 400-Watt Blender/Food Processor for Frozen Blending, Chopping and Food Prep with 48-Ounce Pitcher and 16-Ounce Chopper Bowl (QB900B), Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gs5tDb6BY0N7A
Thanks!!
I have an older model of this ninja
It doesn’t have a pulse button so I manually pulse it.
Probably this Garmin. I'm getting more serious about running, and racing, and feel that this will help with tracking my pace, gauging my distance, and keeping track of calories burned. I can also upload my runs to my laptop to keep records of distance/pace, which will help even more as I'm training for a race. It is pricey though :/
Second most-wanted item would probably be this Ninja Master Prep, so that I can start making smoothies for myself and the boys, plus use it as a food processor that doesn't smell like onion - protein pancakes with an onion aftertaste really aren't all that yummy.
Third would be Winter's Heart. book 9 in the series that I'm currently reading.
Fourth? This foam roller to help soothe my sore muscles after the numerous workouts I do throughout the week.
Last is Yoshi's New Island because Yoshi is awesome, and it's the perfect game to sit and relax with :)
Thanks for the discussion/maybesupersecretcontest!
*Edit - totally didn't see the whole "highest priority on each of your lists" part :/
I strongly suggest getting the Magic Bullet. I had jaw repositioning surgery about a year ago so I also went through several weeks on a no-solids diet and this thing was awesome. As for food, my doctos gave me this booklet of high protein blended recipes.
Here are two of my own mixes that I enjoyed pretty often.
As a vegan getting a food processor really helped. I really like the Ninga because it felt like a good blend of price/practicality and I love it. I've only had it 6 months or so but it does a good job. http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Master-Prep-Professional-QB1004/dp/B004XK4N9C?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00
I did the professional because I wanted them all, but I use the 400 watt the most if you are on a budget. There are also good threads you can search for in /r/vegan about the different types of options.
A Danish dough whisk. Great for mixing, easy to scrape the sides of the bowl as you mix, and they clean up in a few seconds.
A Progressive silicon bowl scraper. Stiff o one side, flexible on the other.
Covermate stretch to fit food covers. Great for covering bowls while the dough rises. You don't have to mess with plastic wrap, and they're reusable. I found mine at Albertson's.
A large ceramic bowl. I got mine at Kohl's for about 20 bucks.
An Anchor Measuring Glass. I use these to test for my dough doubling in volume. Just tear off a pinch, push it into the glass, and its easy to tell when the volume's doubled.
A Maverick Oven Thermometer. Unless you're entirely sure your oven is near 100% accurate.
A Magic Bullet mixer is great for chopping small amounts of herbs and zests without a lot of cleanup.
I've just started using silicone bread pans I got on line at 13deals for stupid cheap, 5 bucks apiece i think. Keep watching, they show up fairly regularly.
Scotch-Brite Stay Clean scrubbers. They claim they'll clean up eggs and melted cheese without fouling up.. I figured they'd also clean up dough without gunking up on the first use, and I was right. They're great for cleaning out your bowls.
Parchment paper. A good dutch oven. baking stones.
That's about it. Some of my favorite things for making things easier.
This one works(6 months usage so far, Bulletproof coffee most mornings
This one broke one me due to hot liquids(Don't Buy)
Just got this one and it is worth every penny. Kale is turned completely into liquid. If you can swing it!!($90)
There a cute small one on Amazon I like it. Epica Personal Blender with Take-Along Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FG0874O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Gx7nDb1RC0X2S
The Vitamix is a champ, it can do almost anything. My only point was to say if you wanted to save money you can get by with both.
This:
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DLC-8S-Custom-11-Cup-Processor/dp/B00004S9EJ/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1415940189&sr=1-7
Will literally allow you to go from rough chop to fine chop to dice to puree for food stuffs. I use it a ton to finely chop veggies or puree soups or make hummus. You can do the same with a vitamix but it is more expensive.
When it comes to the nutri bullet i have had Magic bullets before which are ok but end up burning out. For the last 2 years the bigger nutri bullet pro has been able to blend everything I have thrown at it.
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Bullet-NutriBullet-Series-Blender/dp/B00GCS37AY
I am just saying that the food processor has a little more control over chopping than a blender and the bullet has all the power to smoothly blend even the most frozenest of things. I am happy with my combo which comes in at half the cost of the vitamix and can arguably do more. just wanted to point out the alternatives. With the savings you could buy an anova one:
http://anovaculinary.com/pages/products
All three come to about 470 bucks and you can do more with all three than the single vitamix. Not that the vitamix is bad, Im just throwing around an option.
Let us know what you choose and how it turns out!
Cheers!
I have the Ninja Kitchen System Pulse:
http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Kitchen-System-Pulse-BL201/dp/B007SBBL4S/ref=sr_1_6?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1457277626&sr=1-6&keywords=ninja+blender
I was using a Ninja blender as well (this one https://www.amazon.com/SharkNinja-QB900B-Ninja-Master-Prep/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1500088390&sr=1-8&keywords=ninja+blender) and actually ran into the same problem, the gasket on the lid was bad and just the way the lid itself was designed meant I could never really clean it properly. I used to soak it to try and get the places a brush wouldn't touch, such a hassle every time. Plus it just wasn't powerful enough when I started making my own protein bars, it would struggle to move the blades when the ingredients got to be more dough-like.
Now I'm using a Vitamix. Was turned off by the price initially but the thing is rock solid, comes with a 5 year warranty, super easy to clean and blends the hell out of everything. I will say it sounds like a jet engine taking off but I usually make my shakes in advance anyway so I'll just blend once everyone is awake because it will 100% wake up the house. Only real gripe I have is with the protein bars. It mixes fine but since the blades aren't detachable I gotta use a spatula to get as much as I can from the bottom since the consistency is too thick to pour so I end up not getting EVERYTHING out that I'd like but it's really not a deal breaker at all..
I bought a certified reconditioned one
https://www.vitamix.com/shop/certified-reconditioned-series
and also put it on a no interest payment plan so I didn't come out of pocket all at once.
https://www.vitamix.com/payment-plans
I use this blend and go cup, since I like to add in banana, peanut butter, and/or chocolate.
http://www.amazon.com/Oster-6026-Blend-N-Go-Cup/dp/B000PJ6KGO
You can find it cheaper than it is on Amazon if you want to shop around. Keep in mind that it comes with a spare blade, and two gaskets. It'll work with most Oster blender models, which I already had.
I use a bottle brush with a dab of soap, and clean it out after each meal. Pretty convenient since I don't even have to dirty a blender jar.
Great question because I have my smoothie game down to a science. First of all, my blender is this blender.
You don't want water and ice because they just water down your flavors. I cut up my fruit and portion it on Sunday so I have 7 zip lock bags with 4 oz strawberries, 4 oz banana, and 4 oz cantaloupe and then I put these in the freezer. Frozen fruit gives you the smoothie consistency of ice without the watering down affect. Then, in the morning empty the bag in the blender and add 1.5 cups milk and 0.25 cup plain yogurt and blend it all for 2 minutes or so. Drink half for breakfast and put the other half in a tumbler or something airtight (to keep the consistency) for lunch. I like it just like that but you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract if you'd like (though you're adding unnecessary calories, though admittedly minimal).
On cleaning, firstly as described above, I only use/clean it once a day, but I just rinse it in water as soon as I use it. Rinse thoroughly, let it dry then use it the next day. Then once a week run it through the dishwasher.
Nice comprehensive review but sorry to hear about your preparation woes.
As a longterm Hol Food user, I've found what I consider to be the single best preparation method that is super easy, but also creates a texture that is just about as smooth as chocolate milk:
You can almost always find Magic Bullets on sale somewhere (I think I got mine at Canadian Tire for around 20 dollars) and I now have one at the office and one at home for this exact purpose.
As for the stomach/bloating issues, I have to admit that I've never experienced them nor have a I heard of such issues from any of my friends who I've convinced to try (several people at my office also use Hol Food). However, as was the case for a lot of DIY recipes back in the day, I find that if you have it for a couple more days, you will become used to it and the bloating will stop. For the record, if you are sensitive to lactose, that could cause the bloating and gas. But again, it will probably subside in a couple days of use.
Get a smaller Ninja - $35, makes great smoothies and it fairly compact, convenient and lightweight.
I've had mine for about 3 years. The main issue seems to be durability but as long as you are careful and smart about what you toss in there, you shouldn't have any problems.
Hi, i live on a boat, I have extremely limited storage space.
I have one knife with a sharpener and plastic blade cover.
I use one shape and size of ziploc screw-top food containers, so they nest.
this is my compact pressure cooker
boaters nesting cookware
this is my food processor good if you want to make hummus or a smoothie. a blender bottle is great but only goes so far. I even tried to chuck a mixer whisk into a power drill to get around this.
There's no good compact spice rack that i know of. I use a zojirushi fuzzy logic rice cooker for oatmeal in the morning. I use a fine grater instead of a garlic press. If you have a stove, you do not need a microwave. I keep all of my produce suspended in a mini-hammock. I keep all of my dry goods in square screw-top containers i buy bulk peanuts in. I have 1:4 diluted dr. bronners in foaming dispensers to act as hand soap, shampoo, dish soap. In the sink i have a long handled brush, fuck sponges, abrasive pads kill teflon.
Part of minimal living is not breaking the stuff you have. I don't let metal touch teflon. I always hand-wash cooking knives. stacked nested glasses like pint glasses tend to cold-weld to each other.
Boaters have all sorts of crazy shit for small spaces. such as this
This is the set I got. Good idea about buying the grinding blade separately, not sure why I didn't think of that.
I have a small Ninja blender and it makes great smoothies.
Invest in a small blender (I got this one http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51101BA-Personal-Blender/dp/B00KVZ27UA/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1451500433&sr=1-5&keywords=Blender) and grab easily blendable stuff like bananas and spinach to make smoothies! I'm not sure about your dining hall but ours had orange juice and I'd fill a mason jar with it to take back to my room.
This is also awesome for pre-made breakfasts because let's be honest waking up for class is hard enough. I hope this helps!!
Love that advice! Thanks for making me feel a little less guilty about my food aversion! :)
As for blenders, I bought this Ninja: https://www.amazon.com/SharkNinja-QB900B-Ninja-Master-Prep/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1501778136&sr=8-7&keywords=ninja+blender, over four years ago and it's still going strong (best $35 I've ever spent). We may upgrade to a different model because we plan on making baby food too.
Congrats on the move Bapple <3
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[This would be amazing] (http://www.amazon.com/203-42-Electric-Coffee-Grinder-Stainless/dp/B00004SPEU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&amp;colid=WIZ3ZJHB6OYU&amp;coliid=IMZMM6VXU8PLH) or or or [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Single-Serve-Blender-Travel/dp/B00803D7JK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&amp;colid=26LR731SU5NDA&amp;coliid=I29YYQ741HR19F) because GREEN OMFG! <3
I love my Ninja. I bought the set with 3 different sizes and use the little one 90% of the time. It's a bit pricey but absolutely worth it.
Edit: Mine is the Food Processor/Blender. This is what I bought (not a referral link or anything). All 3 are great, but the little one is amazing and wonderful
Amazon.ca does carry ninja blenders depending on which options you prefer.
Here is a good one for smoothies that is reasonably priced. Not fancy but gets the job done.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B003XU3C7M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1404828607&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SY200_QL40
I have two items in my kitchen that I cant live without. My kitchenaide stand mixer which I use my meat grinder attachment for all the time and love baking cookies in it. Some girl I met got it for Christmas and said she hated it because it was the wrong shade of pink. So she sold it to me basically new for 100 dollars!!!!!!
The other item is my ninja! Never have to cut veggies again or stir up scrambled eggs. Also perfect for fresh fruit smoothies. These two items make my life healthier and better!!!!!
Let's do it in the kitchen.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XU3C7M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003XU3C7M&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=foodandcookingbest-20
IDK what your budget for one would be, but I got this one a little over two years ago that's currently at $35. I use it a lot, pretty much daily for the past 6 months (ever since discovering banana ice cream lol). Also I boil the vegetables for a really long time so they are super mushy and easier to blend, because althought it's pretty good, it's no Vitamix.
This is the blender I bought. 12 ounces of water, 2 scoops of powder, and about 10 or 12 frozen cherries. The scoop was engraved saying 1 scoop was 1/2 a serving. If the entire bag is 5 meals then 2 scoops per meal seems about right.
Looks like your question about differences has been answered so I will just give a suggestion. I use the small one of this for salsa and hummus. Then I use the larger one for sauces. Works great for the price.
https://www.amazon.com/Blender-Processor-450-Watt-Smoothies-QB1004/dp/B004XK4N9C/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=ninja&amp;qid=1563312301&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-11
I have one of these (the 450 watt version) and kind of rely on it a lot, all the time. For nut butters I throw nuts into the smaller of the containers and blend them up. Sometimes it needs a little water, depending on the nut.
I bought this one a few months ago and it hasn't failed me yet:
Ninja Master Prep (QB900B) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_wY4Hxb4J5BE8G
You should look into this Epica Personal Blender. I got mine over a year ago and it still works perfectly. It comes with a screw on lid for the container so you don’t have to use any additional bottles & it’s always blended all of my smoothies really well
Def Magic Bullet. It's cheap and it's doesn't have the beefiest motor but it's compact and it just works. NINJA makes a similarly sized smoothie style blender also that my friend has had good luck with. Can't vouch for the longevity of that but my other Ninja blender is legit for the price. I've had my Magic Bullet for so many years and it keeps trucking and I blend frozen fruit almost daily so I'd go that route.
veggies, fruits, nuts and my secret weapon, YOGURT! if lactose is a problem, drink/eat kefir instead. if you buy one of those fage greek yogurt tubes from costco, just eat a spoonful when you feel hungry. it won't be satisfying, but it'll make the hunger go away. it does for me anyway.
my ultimate hunger satisfier is a smoothie. it's easy to make and so fast with healthy ingredients. i just add 6-7 frozen strawberries, half handful of frozen blueberries, some kefir, put a bam! of flaxseed, protein powder (chocolate), and organic milk. then i just use one of these bad boys i bought from amazon to mix everything up and it's ready in 30 seconds. the whole process takes less than a minute. of course you can substitute or add/take out any ingredients for example, you can add juice, nuts, ice, skim milk, mangoes, apples, carrots, veggies, etc etc. but seriously, whenever i get hungry this does the trick. i usually just drink this for dinner sometimes cuz it's so yummy.
So what was the $230 charge?
When I was 16 or so, my sister and I decided to be super mature and go to the playground. I decided I was going to climb on top of the monkey bars, since it was something I was always afraid to do as a kid.
Everything was going fine, until I had to get down, and realised that I had no clue how to do so. I figured I had to jump down, but was scared to just jump off. Then I had the brilliant idea to slip down between the bars. I didn't realise that I wouldn't be able to put my arms up in time, and that it would feel like my arms were being ripped off when they hit the bars. I then spent about 20 minutes lying on a slide in horrible pain, unable to stop laughing, while my sister sat nearby stuck somewhere between motherly concern and uncontrollable giggling, until her friend came to pick us up. Why on earth did I do that?
If I win, this blender would be super helpful for smoothies. Plus you'd have like 9 bucks left over to gift someone else.
$132.14
I want one of these sooo bad =P
i use this. doubles as the cup. http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51103-Single-Blender/dp/B002V8ZEXW
Here is the cheaper north america version http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-QB900B-Master-Revolutionary-Drink/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=pd_sim_k_2
Magic Bullet
If you want carrots, kale, etc. blended to drinkability you can do it with a Ninja. The older model does just as good as job as the new one (I've had both) and its cheaper. You can buy at Bed Bath and Beyond or check out amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-QB900B-Master-Revolutionary-Drink/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1312909649&amp;sr=8-7
I love mine... so much less hassle and clean up...
I got mine on Amazon
Save up man, it's a totally worthy appliance. I did lots of research before getting mine, and I love my blender! Also, magic bullets work well, live long, and are relatively inexpensive too.
Ninja makes 2 lines of blenders one is a cheapy Magic Bullet competitor which works well when compared to other machines in the segment and cost ~$50 but are no substitute for a real blender.
My SO bought her Ninja at Costco for $130 and has been using it to make frozen fruit smoothies and crushing ice every morning. I haven't used it myself but according to her it's lightyears better than our old Oster blender.
This comment will not be helpful, but I'll admit, when I first read your title, this was my first thought: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Bullet-MBR-1701-17-Piece-Express/dp/B001WAKFDY
If you are looking for a cheap blender, this personal blender is only $15 on Amazon. I have it and it works fine for smoothies so it shouldn't have a problem with banana ice cream.
Defs the Magic Bullet I've been lusting after ever since I saw the infomercial at 3am when it first came out. We don't own an actual blender and I freaking love smoothies and milkshakes. Plus, holy shit, how great was the Magic Bullet infomercial?!
Then what is [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Bullet-MBR-1701-17-Piece-Express/dp/B001WAKFDY)?
Do you have a blender already? Or are you opposed to buying a food processor/blender type of thing? Because my personal love of a food processor is actually this set from Ninja. If you want something a bit more, this is the next step up. And if you just want the food processor part try this.
I have a Keyton Blender It is < $20 and you can buy extra bottles. I make a protein shake every morning for breakfast.
I have been using it for more than 2 years without an issue.
Everytime i thought about buying an expensive Vitamix or whatever I end up buying this one.
You'd still need a blender if you opted for the mass gainer powders.
https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Personal-Blender-51126/dp/B00803D7JK/ref=sr_1_21?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539273499&amp;sr=1-21&amp;keywords=blender+for+shakes+and+smoothies
oster beehive + [blend n go cups]
(https://smile.amazon.com/Oster-Blender-Blend-N-Go-Smoothie-Kit/dp/B000PJ6KGO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1541074989&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=oster+blend+and+go) i swear this blender could chew up a brick and very affordable. the blend n go cups are fantastic
First of all I just want to say that, that strainer looks amazing.
I'm going to guess that you'll have $43.24
here is an item under $10, here is one under $25, and here is one under $50
My beautiful artwork..snort XD is this: single serve blender I make smoothies and i blend oil and butter into my coffee in the morning (don't judge it works lol :P) anyway, right now i'm using one of those huge blenders, and i waste a lot that gets stuck to the sides something small like this would be perfect and make a lot less waste and be easier to clean and not take up so much damn room on my counter! I don't get much space D:
I have a small Ninja chopper which I thought I would use more, but it's become just a smoothie machine for me. As a smoothie machine it's nice, but with the size of it there's a whole bunch I can't that I could do with a normal size food processor, anything involving dough or making more than a very small batch of something like hummus. I've done peanuts in mine before, along with ice and frozen fruit.
Unless it's the things I mentioned, I just use my knife, it's just easier to clean up and I hate doing dishes. Decide what you need for yourself.
This is the one I have, although if you can afford just a little more space than that, this is probably better. It'd be a tough sell to get me to buy the second one today as the food processor I've been looking at is $40 and I already have a blender, it's a weird product that's kind of a blender and kind of a food processor.
I personally use this one for blending smoothies and it does a very good job of pureeing everything. Also, it's a very good price for the quality.
Something like this is perfect and is much lower in volume. About as loud as running a sink faucet. If you are in the kitchen and hit the button a few times, I doubt it's going to wake the house. Or, as another poster suggested, throw a big heavy towel over to muffle.
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51101BA-Personal-Blender/dp/B00KVZ27UA/ref=pd_sim_k_4?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=0JS6P2V0K16ET5ZETNJZ
You can go to this page on their website, select your model and see if any are available.
I just got my Ninja Pulse last week and love it. This is my first Ninja so the first thing I did was throw some ice cubes in one of the cups and it really does make snow! They've been great for smoothies, slushies and I'm just getting started juicing, but I think they're working pretty well.
Use a food processor. I have a small one where I can chop a small amount at a time.
I have this one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_FBfYDb7CW7N78
You won’t get even pieces. You will still need to cut of ends and peel.
I love the Magic Bullet. It's the perfect size for making a shake or smoothie (Unless you want a huge one) and since it's small, you don't have to worry about dirtying a big blender pitcher or whatever they're called. Plus there's a few so if you're lazy and one is dirty, you can use another one. They're also good because you can seal them and take them wherever you want to go
Also good if multiple people want a drink/shake/smoothie/whatever but don't want the same thing.
I understand if I'm too new for this, but thank you for being so generous with the contest!
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Blendtec and Vitamix are the kings of the high-price market, and after more than 600 cycles in less than a year I don't regret my $300-something Blendtec purchase a bit.
That said, if you're not addicted to the blender quite as much as I am, I've heard good things about the "Ninja" brand at a lower price point. I believe this model received some top honors on Consumer Reports and even at $60 has a lot of good feedback in general; the only negatives might be the lowish capacity (likely not an issue coming from Nutribullet) and potential longevity issues (perhaps not an issue at all).
I have a Magic Bullet that works pretty well. Comes with lids and such, also good for blending in spinach for some added weight to the juice.
I am in the market for a blender too! Has anyone ever tried the MagicBullet? Also there's a Ninja Personal blender for $53.99 on Amazon.
I agree smoothies would be a good way to go, you could make protein shakes, vitamin shakes, green smoothies, blended coffee, all very quickly and cheaply. The Nutribullet is more powerful, but if you just want something portable for travelling, an alternative is the Hamilton Beach personal blender
The Hamilton Beach probably won't last you for many years but it is super cheap and small.
I use a ninja bullet. Scoop some coconut oil, kerrygold, and mct oil. Then I put the cap on and place it by the coffepot. Morning comes, I make coffee, pour it in the prescooped cup, blend it, then put the drink top on and go. Never been better. I have a giant ninja kit with blender and everything but This bullet can be had on amazon for under 50. I used that before I had the ninja.
"YAY"
Smoothie Blender
I would love that to make smoothies :)
I think this looks good.
Anyone have a ninja?
At Amazon
I have this $50 Ninja. It works great. Consumer Reports best buy, I think.
Best item to bring to a deserted island
I might look pretty posh in this
Definitely most geeky
This would help me achieve my goal of becoming healthier!
This was so much fun to do! Thanks for the contest :)
As I recall the magic bullet theory was proven to be bunk after the correct seating arrangements of the JFK and the governor were accounted for.
Unless you mean this. In that case I'm completely satisfied.
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Bullet-MBR-1701-17-Piece-Express/dp/B001WAKFDY
From Amazon.com,
Oster 6-Cup 8-Speed Blender $39.00 (US)
Magic Bullet MBR-1701 17-Piece Express Mixing Set $48 (US)
The Oster blender is higher rated by consumers (4.2 stars Vs. 3.6 stars for the bullet)
Smaller and underpowered does NOT mean cheaper, and it certainly doesn't mean better.
Im new to this but i found this on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Tribest-PB-350-Mason-Personal-Blender/dp/B0034JQSP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1406127930&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mason+jar+blender