The Best Personal Blender for Smoothies, Salad Dressing, and More

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • Lisa McManus discusses the best personal blenders for individual-sized smoothies, milkshakes, and more.
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Комментарии • 168

  • @AskAScreenwriter
    @AskAScreenwriter 5 лет назад +30

    One thing to watch out for if you like blended coffee, tea, or other hot drinks (like 'bulletproof' style coffee), most mini-blender carafes are NOT designed for hot liquids and may crack or develop leaks quickly. Be sure to check before buying!

    • @goudagirl6095
      @goudagirl6095 Год назад +4

      A better bet is to use a taller glass or heat proof receptacle and an _immersion_ blender! Or even one of those battery operated frothers.

    • @FrothingFanboy
      @FrothingFanboy 11 месяцев назад

      Immersion blenders do the trick. Why spend all that money on a socalled personal blender...@@goudagirl6095

  • @IAmGod
    @IAmGod 5 лет назад +54

    Lisa I missed you 😭 please don’t leave for such long periods of time

    • @itburns5756
      @itburns5756 5 лет назад +4

      You actually think Lisa is leaving then coming back? smh!

    • @IAmGod
      @IAmGod 5 лет назад +3

      It Burns wouldn’t it be nice if we read with understanding?

    • @luckyme100178
      @luckyme100178 4 года назад

      Why?

  • @woofiewill
    @woofiewill 5 лет назад +130

    I was hoping to see more details, especially the next best options for those who aren't ready to spend $90 on a blender.

    • @Haticesahin70
      @Haticesahin70 5 лет назад +4

      At the link it’s $59!

    • @WulfLovelace
      @WulfLovelace 5 лет назад +13

      To be fair though, I always tell people this, remove a 0 from the price, the blender will last 6-9 years. Any cheaper and they break and you're technically forking over 80 dollars anyway, spending it on 15 dollar, even 10 dollar a piece blenders. Sometimes affordable is paying a high cost now, so you don't have to pay for it later.

    • @tanmay_6363
      @tanmay_6363 2 года назад +1

      @@WulfLovelace Yess✔ ❤💕💕👍🏻

    • @doobieddooo
      @doobieddooo 2 года назад

      I got an expensive Vitamix (almost regretted bc of price tag) but it blends great after almost a decade. Definitely worth the money.

    • @omsthakalikitchen8201
      @omsthakalikitchen8201 11 месяцев назад

      That's true I bought a cheap one which didn't even last a month . Yes I could have returned it but for that much money I am too busy to drop off at the post office so I just thought never go for those very cheap ones. Specifically those with USB charger never buy .

  • @willsharecandy8375
    @willsharecandy8375 5 лет назад +9

    We have been using an Oster blender since 1995 (24 years now) and it still works pretty good. Never had to replace any parts and it can still blend regular ice cubes and frozen fruit without difficulty. The blade is made of good quality steel and the container is glass. When washing, we're able to remove all parts, so that everything gets cleaned. The blenders that are produced today are made of cheaper materials, hard to clean and that's why they can't compare.

  • @men2dewy
    @men2dewy 3 года назад +7

    So far everything I own that was recommended by America's Test Kitchen has been good; the Broil King griddle, KitchenAid slow cooker, Chef's Choice knife sharpener and the Presto waffle maker. I have a Ninja blender on order. My VitaMix with the blades way down at the bottom is a pain to clean.

  • @reginakrystyn
    @reginakrystyn Год назад +3

    I like my Ninja. I have the larger blender too but the single serving cups are my go-to for smoothies! 🍓🍉

  • @kimiknows
    @kimiknows 5 лет назад +3

    My husband just bought one and so far we have been very pleased.

  • @sarahclause8957
    @sarahclause8957 5 лет назад +5

    I have the ninja one, I haven't used my full size blender in two years now. Its awesome! It's also super easy to clean I just run it for a few seconds with soapy water, thats a big plus for someone without a dishwasher!

  • @dflosounds
    @dflosounds 10 месяцев назад +6

    As others have said, great video but it would have been very helpful to hear opinions on the 2nd and maybe 3rd favorite. I have limited counter/storage space so I was hoping you'd give an option that wasn't as big as the Ninja.

    • @justynak7644
      @justynak7644 8 месяцев назад

      In that case you might like the immersion or immersive blender.

  • @jamesmccarthy6743
    @jamesmccarthy6743 5 лет назад +23

    I’ve been wondering which of these were the best. Thank you for doing the homework! Love the show too !

  • @itburns5756
    @itburns5756 5 лет назад +5

    OMG these people all seem to believe that Lisa was on vacation or something. SHES NOT BACK. SHE NEVER LEFT.

  • @micoramos1805
    @micoramos1805 5 лет назад +5

    THE RETURN OF LISA!!! Please keep making these types of videos.

  • @9682juan
    @9682juan 5 лет назад +9

    Yaaaayyyyy you're back! I missed you! You're the best at this, dont leave again ❤❤❤❤

  • @b1merio
    @b1merio 5 лет назад +8

    Love your videos! I've made so many kitchen upgrades based on your recommendations.

  • @vangogh4936
    @vangogh4936 5 лет назад +5

    Glad to know I got the same personal blender at home!!!

  • @missannamack7054
    @missannamack7054 5 лет назад +1

    I have been using my NutriBullet for four years now best one I ever found it has all the bells and whistles that I need and it makes an awesome smoothie

    • @WazzaNZ15
      @WazzaNZ15 5 лет назад

      I have a old school magic bullet that's at least 10 years old. It still goes but starting to wear out now. Things been amazing. Definitely upgrading to the nutribullet version

  • @RaineInKS
    @RaineInKS 5 лет назад +3

    Yay! I already have that one. Don't need to go out and buy another one. Thank you!

  • @CGholl
    @CGholl 4 года назад +1

    I bought my daughter the larger, multi-use Ninja. What an amazing powerhouse!!! Best money spent (so far) on kitchen appliance.

  • @TheCujo1956
    @TheCujo1956 3 года назад +6

    There is a design flaw in this blender that you should be aware of.
    In the blade section of the maker there is ring sealer to stop leaks.
    The problem is the ring itself is not guarded from water or other food particles from getting in. This results in the ring becoming a magnet for mold. It also will start smelling rotten. I just return mine due to this. My research has found similar problems. Please report this

  • @275carreira
    @275carreira 5 лет назад +3

    Lisa is back!

    • @itburns5756
      @itburns5756 5 лет назад +1

      Lisa was there all along.

  • @Pocketsnuggies
    @Pocketsnuggies 5 месяцев назад +1

    Can u please do an updated version of this ?!? Thx.

  • @ethan1142028
    @ethan1142028 5 лет назад +3

    So glad Lisa's back - here content is so much better than that infomercial BS they seem to be having these days

  • @DansEuropeVlog
    @DansEuropeVlog 5 лет назад +7

    Wooo Lisa is back. YAh

  • @granjmy
    @granjmy 9 месяцев назад

    Be aware that finding replacement blades for Nutra Ninja is very hard. That model she shows- the company does not sell the blades. The aftermarket blades either do not activate the blender, or the blade edges are dull out of the box.

  • @Dimensionalconsciousness
    @Dimensionalconsciousness 5 лет назад +11

    Don’t let anyone but Lisa upload recipes and reviews also make them full length 😄👍🏼

  • @PKToysoldier
    @PKToysoldier 5 лет назад +14

    I really hate that they never give any information about what they actually did or didn't test. I don't assume they are, but it makes the videos feel like paid advertising by the one or two brands they ever even mention. How much harder would it be to add the manufacturer and price for each unit tested? Even just listing them in the description would be useful.

    • @tbz1551
      @tbz1551 2 года назад +3

      They do if you buy their magazine or subscribe to their site.

  • @michwil999
    @michwil999 5 лет назад

    Nice quick summary of what to look for when searching for a blender. This is exactly what I needed to know. Thanks!

  • @robertohoyos545
    @robertohoyos545 4 месяца назад

    Short and to the point, love it.

  • @kaystarlo
    @kaystarlo 5 лет назад +1

    YESSSSS LISA IS BACK!!!!

  • @emilyjenkins867
    @emilyjenkins867 5 лет назад +1

    Yes.... she’s back!!!

  • @sashabrown6865
    @sashabrown6865 15 дней назад

    Nice video can you make an updated version, the recommended blender isn’t available?

  • @aydenmikita
    @aydenmikita 5 лет назад +1

    Oh thank God, she's back

  • @heidilanier3090
    @heidilanier3090 7 месяцев назад

    Hello I’m glad I found your site.

  • @squirt0003
    @squirt0003 5 лет назад +1

    Yay Lisa!

  • @tymesho
    @tymesho 3 года назад

    Which blender crushes ice the best, and will hold up well? Ice usually kills my (I admit, I cheap out sometimes...) blenders. THIS TIME, I want the BEST! (Yes, I understand it has to do the other blending as well.) I need one that's "family sized", and I promise to get a GOOD one this time! After all of the blenders I've purchased, I could have had one that was gold plated! Thank you to whoever knows what brand I should trust for pure BRAWN!

  • @csjytview
    @csjytview 3 месяца назад +1

    It's been 5-Years since this Review. Was there any New update for a new Winner? Amazon says your Ninja Blender was Not Available!

  • @sherri.
    @sherri. 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this review. Surprised the Nutribullet didn’t make the cut, but will certainly keep the Ninja in mind!

  • @Ibiki
    @Ibiki 2 года назад

    Just happened to be in the market for one of these and 3 yrs seems to be like a long time. Here's to hoping for an update.

  • @miknos2
    @miknos2 5 лет назад

    I have a Ninja bullet and it gets the job done. I tried other brands but those extra blades make a lot of difference. You can get it cheaper at Walmart.

  • @lauchingtae232
    @lauchingtae232 5 лет назад +1

    YAY LISA! It’s so nice to see you back in videos again. I didn’t dislike the other videos or anything, but you are my favorite by far!

  • @azarlohrasbpour8837
    @azarlohrasbpour8837 4 года назад +1

    Hello, have a question. If you had to pick between a food processor and a blender -for whatever reason you could not have both - which one will you get? Which one is more versatile in your experience? Thank you.

  • @danielleanderson6371
    @danielleanderson6371 5 лет назад

    I have the one on the far left. The lid sucks and frozen fruit consistently gets clogged up whenever I try to make a smoothie, requiring constant removals of that crappy lid to poke things down. I think the problem is that it gets too wide too quickly, making it hard for food to drop down when the stuff below liquefies. That problem is compounded by the fact that frozen fruit tends to stick together when you pour liquid, like milk, over it. That all said, for the price, it's about as good as I can expect. I'll invest in a nicer blender later on, but for now I only make one smoothie a week and can live with the frustration.

  • @sadeekalazzawi
    @sadeekalazzawi 5 лет назад +1

    Lisa back😍😍😍😍

  • @fangchick93
    @fangchick93 4 года назад

    I’m getting one today, it’s on sale at my local superstore

  • @justinscheidler5938
    @justinscheidler5938 5 лет назад

    Ninja products are very high quality. We own the coffee bar and a Foodi. Both have changed the game for household appliances. If I didn't own a nutra bullet I'd def invest in this product.

  • @SUPERCOCKROACH666
    @SUPERCOCKROACH666 5 лет назад +5

    All you have to do is screw a regular mouth Mason jar on to an older Oster Blender...
    You can use a small one for spices and a bigger one for smoothies!
    Now you don't need two appliances
    Look it up on youtube

  • @vjjenkins3655
    @vjjenkins3655 4 года назад

    On this recommendation I got the Nutri Ninja Pro and I love it thank you very much keep it up

  • @stevelogan5475
    @stevelogan5475 5 лет назад +1

    I nice product for those with the need,

  • @Tops1212
    @Tops1212 2 года назад

    Love ATK and they do the reviews, without customers wasting there money...

  • @goudagirl6095
    @goudagirl6095 Год назад

    I bought an off brand personal blender at Big Lots, worked great for about a month. After that time, the blades became so dull, it was more or less just "beating up" the ingredients, rather than actually blending them. Off to Goodwill it went.... 😞

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus 4 года назад

    Thanks.

  • @houchi69
    @houchi69 5 лет назад +1

    Yay! Lisa!

  • @mbdragon1234
    @mbdragon1234 2 месяца назад +1

    Currently unavailable.
    "We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock". Message from Amazon and Walmart.

  • @nicholby2112
    @nicholby2112 9 месяцев назад

    I'm curious to know what personal blenders you DON'T recommend. $90 is a bit steep but if lower priced ones that you tested should not be considered I'd love to know. And what came in second to the winner.

  • @cabbys
    @cabbys Год назад

    One shortcoming of the Ninja blender (I own one) is that it is very noisy. I wish more reviewers would rate / compare noise levels for each tested blender. Nice video just needs a few more details.

  • @badbrunette412
    @badbrunette412 5 месяцев назад

    I wish they’d include model number so many models now a days got similar names

  • @Rebecca-pr3fn
    @Rebecca-pr3fn 5 лет назад +4

    Vitamix.

  • @justynak7644
    @justynak7644 8 месяцев назад

    i am thinking or wondering more precisely if i need to add water or any liquid to use the blender - in the case of making a salad dressing or if it will still spin without liquid and run smoothly; I also have the ninja blender.

    • @justynak7644
      @justynak7644 8 месяцев назад

      one tip i can mention is that I had a small blender - smaller bottom area/motor than the one you recommended but not the ninja I think and the motor burned out but this was due to running it for too long at a time I think.

  • @amyx3843
    @amyx3843 4 года назад

    Wish they had small blenders with small jars instead hate twist top
    Like the Hamilton ones on the left but higher quality and slightly bigger

  • @margaretmccullough4457
    @margaretmccullough4457 5 лет назад

    I don’t know if you’ll see this or not but I sure would love to see an Electric skillet review

  • @brothyr
    @brothyr 5 лет назад +14

    I don't like this review. Some reviews, they tear the whole thing apart and check everything. Those reviews I trust more. I always want to know what's under the hood.

    • @lordgarion514
      @lordgarion514 5 лет назад +7

      They generally only rip things apart when those things get hot, so they can see exactly how hot they get.(and a few other things).
      Mixers, blenders, food processors, etc have no reason to be taken apart, as nothing could be learned from doing so.

  • @noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878
    @noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878 2 года назад

    I wish I could see a review on the beast blender.

  • @peggysueusa2946
    @peggysueusa2946 3 года назад

    You guys are Great!!! If you say no, it's no with me too. Thank you....

  • @enduringpromise
    @enduringpromise 2 года назад +1

    Would like to see the runner up and why it fell short. It would be nice to see a chart with each model number and a score given for each area the blender was tested. Also your web site should not require a paid membership. I would rather ads be shown.

  • @TheMonachee
    @TheMonachee 8 месяцев назад

    What about blending ice?

  • @CosmicGlowUP
    @CosmicGlowUP 2 года назад

    bravo!!

  • @kimcup5000
    @kimcup5000 4 года назад

    What was the number 2 winner? Would have been nice to know.

  • @hollym5873
    @hollym5873 5 лет назад

    Love these equipment reviews Thanks. Your link does not go to the product you selected. Thanks

  • @PappyfromtheKeys
    @PappyfromtheKeys 3 года назад

    Wife bought me a Nutribullet 900. Was loud from the first day but after a couple of months was "hearing damage" loud! Not kidding. Junk.
    Would have liked to know how loud these blenders are and what thoughts you have after long term testing.

  • @Flyredair
    @Flyredair 5 лет назад

    Anyone know if you can run this Ninja Pro BL456 model for longer than 5-10 second bursts at a time? I loved my old Nutri-Bullet but it sadly died, because of that feature, and would love to reinvest in a Ninja. Thanks!!

  • @mnmourer
    @mnmourer 5 лет назад

    Maybe I’m just over nerdy researchy but I keep checking back hoping you guys will do a update to the full sized midlevel blenders. Pretty please do an update on midprice blenders for 2019. Maybe I’ll just keep saving for the vitamix as I stare sadly into my 5 year old magic bullet as it whirs angrily, smells of burnt plastic and spits out sad little pseudo smoothies. 😞 (don’t judge, it was a gift)

  • @Drilldowntofacts
    @Drilldowntofacts 5 лет назад

    Very nice. How do I get the juice from the cup?

  • @concernedmom4204
    @concernedmom4204 5 лет назад +1

    Yassss lisa

  • @stevethea5250
    @stevethea5250 Год назад

    whabbout Nutribullet and Magic bullet?

  • @etherdog
    @etherdog 5 лет назад +5

    This is a couple of years old.

    • @itburns5756
      @itburns5756 5 лет назад +1

      So you mean Lisa is not back then but did this video years ago? Please tell her fanatically cultish followers.

  • @stemirreviews
    @stemirreviews 3 года назад

    Useful!

  • @peterharper9703
    @peterharper9703 5 лет назад

    Hey yall🤠 Question: Can you please test All-Clad Copper Core pan is it better than your fav D3? Love your videos have a great! Remember Chefs/Cooks always have more Thyme than everyone else😜

    • @juansierralonche9864
      @juansierralonche9864 5 лет назад

      Have you checked their website? I'm pretty sure they've tested all of them in the past. I know they've recommended some all clad pans but not sure which ones.

  • @marcusholtzmann8387
    @marcusholtzmann8387 4 месяца назад +1

    Time to update this video.

  • @maerriyipyip
    @maerriyipyip 5 лет назад

    Can you test the vorwerk thermomix? Is it better than individual items?

  • @bentleyr00d
    @bentleyr00d 5 лет назад +3

    'Personal blender' sounds kind of intimate. Like a personal massager.

  • @missgiamakeup
    @missgiamakeup 5 лет назад +1

    Liiiiiiiisa!!!!!

  • @s1r3n1971
    @s1r3n1971 5 лет назад

    Please do a review on juicers!

  • @BlueHen123
    @BlueHen123 5 лет назад

    On sale for $59,99 now

  • @Garebare24
    @Garebare24 3 года назад +1

    If im gunna watch smoothie reviews im glad the lady looks like this. Im not saying she looks bad. Just the opposite. Her demeanor gives off strong "I know wtf a good blender is" vibes

  • @amazonamazon460
    @amazonamazon460 3 года назад

    why dont you have a video about the juicers?

  • @bcgreen7479
    @bcgreen7479 5 лет назад

    What about celery does it make good smoothie?

  • @nycskiped
    @nycskiped 3 года назад

    Still wondering how you get the smoothie into the cup

  • @54sramirez
    @54sramirez 2 года назад

    What about beast blender?

  • @practicalguy973
    @practicalguy973 2 года назад

    All of those styles are sealed vessels and some have been known to explode with serious injury. I need a smaller regular blender with a press fit top.

  • @gloriathompson423
    @gloriathompson423 5 лет назад +4

    what was second place that is out of my budget

    • @pickledgrammar7679
      @pickledgrammar7679 5 лет назад

      As of time of writing this its 60$ on amazon. 🙂

    • @lindabuck2777
      @lindabuck2777 5 лет назад

      ohi bacon thanks for the info!!! You rock...

  • @RDens4d
    @RDens4d 3 года назад

    Love my Vitamix blending cups.

  • @mr2octavio
    @mr2octavio 5 лет назад

    The best grinder for coffee/seeds?

  •  5 лет назад

    WHY THEY DID NOT SHOW THE BEST ONE FOR UNDER 20 BUCKS?
    $89 or $12 at walmart. I prefer the one for $19 at walgreens, just never let it overheat or it will die. The walmart one is really thin and smaller, both work.

  • @christianhansen3292
    @christianhansen3292 5 лет назад

    i hear a vanilla ice song in the background!

  • @JK-ug7rm
    @JK-ug7rm 5 лет назад

    NutriBullet Pro 900w ?

  • @roberttelarket4934
    @roberttelarket4934 5 лет назад

    Sure I'll pay a fortune for a blender Kitchen Aid or Cuisinart the best in the market. It's worth it for all the other tasks. Why not? Better to get a Rolls Royce than a Honda.

  • @joshevans5127
    @joshevans5127 5 лет назад +1

    I am very confused at what I see @ 1:24

  • @stevethea5250
    @stevethea5250 Год назад

    WHAT ABOUT KAMBROOK BLITZ2GO ?

  • @LynnGryphon
    @LynnGryphon 5 лет назад

    I wish you guys announced a runner up too. $90 is spendy if it's only a couple times a week and not daily

    • @dr.westwood
      @dr.westwood 5 лет назад

      She said the Nutribullet Pro was the runner up

  • @merlin-ju6fu
    @merlin-ju6fu 3 года назад

    The Nutribullet Pro is better than the Ninja product mentioned.