Best blender for home, expert recommendations

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(joyleen) #1

I’m looking for a good blender for my home kitchen. I read through a list of the best blenders and the Vitamix blender and Ninja Professional Plus blender both caught my attention. They seem to have great reviews, but I’m not sure which one is the better choice for stability, comfort, and overall value. Which one would you guys recommend, or is there another blender you’ve had a great experience with? Thanks!

(Ohio ) #2

I had a commercial blender, that I broke, trying to make almond butter. So expert recommendation there. Don’t make butter. One day I’ll return to making lions mane smoothies again.

(Jane) #3

I love my Ninja blender! Came with 3 cup sizes and I use the small and medium size the most.

(Cathy) #4

I have a Kitchen Aid that is pretty great for space, price and casual use. I make protein shakes but it also has an ice crusher setting that really adds to the shakes making them super thick and frothy.

(joyleen) #5

Thanks, everyone! I really appreciate the feedback. It sounds like the Ninja Professional Plus Blender is a solid choice for everyday use, especially since a few of you have had good experiences with it. I’m still leaning toward the Vitamix as well because so many people seem to praise its power and long-term durability, even though it costs more upfront.

For anyone else who’s comparing the two, I’d love to hear about things like noise level, how well they handle frozen fruit, smoothies, nut butters, and how easy they are to clean. Real-world experiences are much more helpful than just reading product specs. Keep the recommendations coming, they’re really helping me decide!

(Jane) #6

Can’t comment on frozen fruits since I don’t do smoothies or grind nut butters. The noise is acceptable and I find the Ninja easy to clean. I use mine for blending protein shakes to freeze for low carb ice cream, sauces, creamed soups, etc.

#7

If you can get an affordable BlendTec or Vitamix (factory refurbs are a good way) go with those. Then the Ninja. I’ve had (and Killed) a handful of Ninja blenders. They’re good, but INSANELY loud, and they whip a lot of air into stuff which can be a PITA .

(Sharon A Peters) #8

VitaMix all the way. They were the workhorse of my professional kitchen and I would have no other brand at home. Fortunately, there are different models, so the one I have at home is just as powerful, but a bit smaller than the one I had in the pro kitchen. I paired it up with a pro-level (Vitamix, Bamix) immersion blender. Between the two, I rarely use my food processor - but I tend to prep things with my knives. A good pro Cuisinart food processor is also a nice addition to the kitchen, depending of course on what and how much you cook.