It can be a good snack for you or your kid, or sometimes it
can even replace a meal. Being a picky eater, my son sometimes doesn’t want to
have a full meal after he comes back home from a day care. So, I usually just
mix up a power smoothie for him, and take a sip myself!
To make a good smoothie you need a good blender! There is an
overwhelming variety of blenders on the market at a different price range, and sometimes it is hard
to decide which one to buy. I decided
to pick two models of blenders to evaluate and let you decide
which one you prefer.
KitchenAid 5-Speed Diamond Blender
I personally love the KitchenAid brand. One of the pros of
this blender is that it is competitively priced. You can get it on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KSB1575ER-5-Speed-60-Ounce-BPA-Free/dp/B00CGSES9I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436454429&sr=8-1&keywords=kitchen+aid+blender+diamond)
for $89.99.
It comes in many different colors. Some are: Yellow, Empire
Red, Metallic Chrome, Blue, Orange, and others.
The jar is 60 ounces and made
of BPA-free plastic.
If you are shopping for blender, you may ask yourself like I did, if
there is really a big difference between a BPA-free plastic jars and the glass
ones? To be honest there is not really any major difference, maybe just a few,
and it all really boils down to style and personal preference. A lot of blender
users love the glass jar simply because it looks and feels better as well as
being slightly more durable than the plastic types. However, a lot of the
cheaper budget blenders that use a plastic jar may use inferior plastic which
could contain BPA, so always make sure your blending jar is BPA free – of
course with glass you will not have to worry about BPA
leaking into your food.
The shape of the container jug is a diamond. This shape
helps to produce a vortex during your blending cycles that helps to pull and
blend all of your ingredients thoroughly and quickly.
The KitchenAid blender features a powerful 0.9 horsepower
550 watts motor which should make light work of anything like
liquefying food, stirring, mixing, chopping and even pureeing (great for a
homemade baby food!)
One of the unique features on this unit is the two lids; the
main lid is used for a solid seal and the second is an inner lid, which is a
removable lid that can be used for adding more ingredients during the process
of blending.
Frozen Margarita, anyone? KitchenAid blender makes easy work
of those as well as dips, sauces, salad dressings, soups and more. If you are
looking for a versatile blender that can take on and tackle a whole host of
kitchen prepping tasks the KitchenAid blender should be on your list for
consideration.
Other pros: cleans easily, low maintenance, lightweight and
durable.
Cons: can be very loud, no additional container/jugs provided
for grinding.
The bottom line: a no-nonsense blender that is powerful,
handles most tasks and is available for a good price.
Ninja Professional Blender (BL660)
This blender is a bit more expensive choice priced at $104.95 on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-BL660-Professional-Blender/dp/B00939FV8K/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1436456306&sr=1-1&keywords=Ninja+Professional+Blender+%28BL660%29)
So, what makes the brand claim a professional status? There are a few reasons.
The 1,100-watt motor allows you to puree, crush, and blend
easily. You can switch between two different options. The 72-ounce pitcher
makes it possible to blend large quantities at once. And also the blender comes
with Nutri Ninja Cups that let you blend directly in the smaller 16oz. containers so
you can drink your smoothie on the move.
All of the blender parts are BPA free. Additionally, this
Ninja pitcher is 100% dishwasher safe and all of the removable parts are too,
like the lid and blade.
The overall appearance of the Ninja Professional Blender is
sleek. The power buttons are easy to clean with a simple wipe and the base
offers suction caps that help hold the blender in place whilst in use.
When it comes to warranty, unlike the KitchenAid blender, the Ninja Professional Blender
(BL660) comes with a 1 year manufactures warranty which provides plenty of
coverage, so you won’t have to worry about buying a new blender in a few months
if the motor dies.
Other pros: very highly rated, stands at top place on may
consumer review sites.
Cons: Plastic can get scratched and foggy over time if cleaned harshly
and the blades, if not handled appropriately can scratch the interior of the
jug.
Bottom line: it really gives you the bang for your buck!
Emphasis on vitamin and nutrient extraction, powerful motor.
And what blender are
you currently using?
Enjoy your summer! And a happy blending to you!
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