{"id":9244,"date":"2023-02-28T09:16:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T09:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gustavopineda.com\/?p=9244"},"modified":"2023-02-28T09:16:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T09:16:38","slug":"best-blenders-for-smoothies-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gustavopineda.com\/?p=9244","title":{"rendered":"The best blenders for making healthy smoothies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><imgsrc=\"\" alt=\"pink smoothie with fruit in the background\"><\/p>\n<p><em>This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re the sort of person who likes to make smoothies with a capital \u201csmooth\u201d, you need a blender in your life. Of course, you can use a blender for all sorts of stuff \u2014 soups, juice, general nutritional mush \u2014 but the first thing that comes to mind is smoothies. If a <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/uk\/roundup\/best-blenders-uk\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>blender<\/u><\/a> isn&#8217;t good at making smoothies, what&#8217;s the point?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a smoothie blender, we\u2019re here to help. Because selecting one model from all the blenders available isn\u2019t always easy. It\u2019s hard to know what\u2019s what among all the whirring and whizzing and brand-specific features.<\/p>\n<p>Before we make any recommendations, here\u2019s some useful information.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What makes a blender good at making smoothies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not just a case of grabbing the first blender on the shelf. If you want to make a smoothie, your blender has to be able to handle ice and frozen fruit. Unless you like your smoothies mushy and lukewarm (which frankly sounds pretty gross). We&#8217;ll stick with a smooth and icy texture, thank you very much. <\/p>\n<p>Blenders typically need a decent amount of power in order to be successful at pulverising ingredients that are frozen solid. One thing to note is that you probably won&#8217;t find too many quiet blenders out there \u2014 they are chopping chunks of ice after all. This is just something you&#8217;re going to have to accept.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the most important features in a blender?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>No <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/roundup\/best-home-juicers-amazon-reviews-uk\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">modern appliance<\/a> is complete without at least a few features to set itself apart from the competition. Some other general features to look for are the pitcher material (glass is more durable than plastic) and lid design (is there an easy-pour spout?). Also, some blenders come with personal-sized blending cups so you won&#8217;t have to transfer your smoothie to another cup, which is a really great bonus. Just pop on the lid and take them on-the-go to the gym or on your commute.<\/p>\n<p>A model with multiple speed or pre-set options is generally going to be better than a blender with only one speed setting at achieving this consistency. Some blenders have modes for making different things \u2014 whether it\u2019s a smoothie, soup, or juice \u2014 and can even auto-detect the kind of ingredients you\u2019ve loaded up, allowing the blender to switch to the best blending mode.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How much does a smoothie blender cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>No matter what you&#8217;re buying, it&#8217;s one of the most important questions. But the good thing about shopping for a smoothie blender is that you can do it on every budget. In the market for something premium? Of course there\u2019s a blender for you. Trying to save pennies and spend as little as possible? No problem, we can help with that also. Indeed, you\u2019ll still find a good quality blender at a low price.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How much smoothie can a blender make?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This is something that often depends on cost, but the capacities of blenders do vary. Cheaper or <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/uk\/roundup\/best-cold-press-juicers-uk\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">personal-style models<\/a> may have a jug of around 700ml, whereas bigger models can hold more than 2 litres. We\u2019ve included a range of sizes in this roundup. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth considering what suits your lifestyle. Are you a singleton who just needs a quick solo smoothie every morning? Or do you live in a large house filled with smoothie-loving housemates or family members?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is the best blender for making smoothies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve lined up a bunch of great blenders for smoothies, to make your decision making process that little bit easier. There is something for everyone on this list, with impressive devices from top brands like Philips, Breville, and Nutribullet.<\/p>\n<p>These are the best blenders for making smoothies in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. 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