UPVOTED SMOOTHIE MAKERS
Stuff UK|June 2023
It's important to take the roughage with the smooth, so Chris Rowlands fires up the best blenders for blitzing your fruit fix
Chris Rowlands
UPVOTED SMOOTHIE MAKERS

The healthy heavyweight

KitchenAid Blender K400

Blenders are noisy enough without rattling across the kitchen counter trying to escape from your kumquats. Available in a range of colours, this sturdy stirrer stands firm on a diecast base. It also has the chopping chops to match its full-metal foundation: five speeds and three presets let you master the mix, while the 1200W Intelli-Speed motor adapts to match your ingredients. It comes with a 1.4L glass jar, and its self-cleaning cycle takes the hard work out of washing up.

£329/kitchenaid.co.uk

HOW TO DECIDE

1 Sup up

Most home smoothie makers have containers that double as takeaway cups, with capacities of around 600ml – enough for a single serving. Bigger blenders use mixing jugs.

2 Watts up

With great power comes great chomp ability: a 350W motor is fine for shredding soft fruits, but the toughest source materials require more grunt. Some machines have 1000W or more.

3 Speed up

A single speed will simplify your mixing routine, while multiple settings give you full control over texture. Several makers also have preset pulse patterns to suit smoothies, ice and nuts.

4 Wash up

Most smoothie makers use parts that are safe to stick in the dishwasher, saving you from sponge duty. Some also have self-cleaning modes: just add water and a dash of detergent.

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