This content originally appeared for a US audience and has been adapted for a UK audience.
It may come as a surprise to cocktail fans but Blenders can be used for more than just frozen margaritas. They can also be used for healthy living. Shocking, right?
You can make hot soup without a hob, coffee without a coffee maker, and whipped cream without a whisk. That’s just too little for a multitasking blender to handle. Indeed, a blender can increase your repertoire tenfold, and without needing many machines in the kitchen. It’s all a miracle.
But where to start when actually choosing a blender? Each model has its own selection of features, which means that different ones will suit different combined needs. So unless you are a blender expert, it can be difficult to know what and which machine is best for you. This is where we can help. Here is some useful information and a selection of the best attackers out there right now.
Are a blender and a food processor the same thing?
As a general rule, blenders are for alcohol – juice, smoothies, shakes, soups, and purees – processes that will cut, cut, puce, shred, and dice. However, you will find blenders with attachments, such as visible food mixing bowls, which allow them to double as a blender / food processor combo.
Why do you need a blender?
The ability to make your juices, smoothies, and protein shakes quickly isn’t the only reason to invest in a blender. These devices can also help you establish healthy habits. Blenders make it easy to meet your nutritional goals by incorporating everything into a 30 serving serving. With thousands of recipes online, you will find a balanced combo of vegetables and fruits that you look forward to drinking.
Having a complete breakdown of the contents allows you to pay close attention to portion sizes, stick to food boundaries, and track macronutrients to stay on track with diet goals. You will never need to buy expensive juice again.
Do Blenders have smart features?
Blenders can be as basic or as advanced as you want them to be (depending on how interactive you are willing to be, of course). There are simple blenders that cost next to nothing and have a simple switch / Off switch, or sticks that connect to the application via Bluetooth. These apps can provide recipes or keep records of nutrition or health goals. There are other factors to look out for, such as pre-packaged programs. This can be used to make soups, smoothies, or frozen desserts. Some blenders can automatically sense the load and adjust their motors and settings accordingly.
What is the best blender capacity?
The capacity of the blender will vary. There are personal blenders, which have a container big enough for one person (about 700ml), and multi-purpose blenders, which have a very large container (2 liters or more). But most blenders come with different sized containers, allowing you to switch between sizes as needed. We especially like blenders with sports bottles, which can be used to make a smoothie or juice. Simply prevent the bottle, pop a lid on, and go.
What is the best blender?
That’s up to you. We will not make the decision for you. That’s kind of the point of a blender – you know the ingredients you like and you can make a smoothie or meal exactly how you want it. That is also true when choosing a machine. It should be the one that suits your needs, process and kitchen. What we can do, however, is draw a list of the best people for everyone, to help you find something that suits you.
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