A smoothie is a great way of packing a lot of fruit into one tasty drink. Buying a bottle from the shops each time can add up quickly, so if you're a fan of these healthy drinks it's probably a good idea to think about investing in a smoothie maker. Having your own will also allow you to get creative and come up with new, exciting concoctions.
We've looked at a range of designs including large glass jugs, portable one cup makers, and easy to clean blenders from affordable brands like Breville, NutriBullet and Kenwood. Sold by the likes of Argos, eBay and Amazon, all you'll have to worry about it packing the vitamins in!
Quick List - Top Smoothie Makers
Enfmay
Smoothie Making at a Professional Level, With a Variety of Speed Settings
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The power of a smoothie maker comes from the motor, which is usually in the base and is measured in watts. Smoothie makers with a lower wattage, around 300, are usually cheaper but don't mix as well, or blend as much fruit.
On the other end of the spectrum, some smoothie makers' motors have up to 1000 watts of power, which will break down harder ingredients like ice or frozen fruit quickly, but this extra power does often come with a bigger price tag.
If you find yourself blending a lot, then a hand blender may be of use to you too!
If you want to have more control when it comes to the texture of your smoothie, consider buying a smoothie maker which comes with a variety of speed settings. A popular setting is the pulse function, which offers a burst of power but one that you are fully in control of.
Stand mixers also come with a variety of spin speeds to help you knead and mix the best bread and cakes.
The size of the containers used to blend the smoothies varies. If you are making a smoothie for one, then it is better to look for a smaller capacity jug as it will blend the fruit better. On average a volume of around 500 ml should make a good smoothie for one.
If, however, you are having to provide smoothies for a whole household, look for the biggest jug you can as there needs to be plenty of space to blitz everything without the lid flying off. Jugs with a capacity of 1 litre or more are what you need.
Often, smoothie makers will come with more than just one jug to mix in. If you often drink your smoothie as a breakfast on the go, get a blending container that is bottle-shaped so that you can fit it into a bag. These are often the perfect size to make a single-portion smoothie or shake.
Once you have blended your smoothie and have it in the container, you may want to drink it now, or alternatively, store it for later. Different lids that you screw onto the containers will transform it into what you need them to become.
Some come in the form of a drinking lid which turns your smoothie maker into a sports bottle you can bring with you. Others will be a more solid cap which you can then screw on before storing in the fridge. For taking on the go, it pays to look for a leakproof design to prevent a bag full of green smoothie.
But if your blender doesn't come with a lid then we literally have you covered with our top silicone stretch lids!
Products | Image | Click to purchase | Key features | |
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1 | VonShef UltraBlend Smoothie Maker | ![]() | A Smoothie Maker That Has It All | |
2 | Tefal Blendforce II|BL435840 | ![]() | For Perfectly Blended Smoothies Both Large and Small | |
3 | NutriBullet 600 Series | ![]() | A Powerful Blender for Quick Smoothies | |
4 | Enfmay 2000W Professional Blender with 8 Speed Control | ![]() | Smoothie Making at a Professional Level, With a Variety of Speed Settings | |
5 | Ninja Nutri Slim Blender and Smoothie Maker|QB3001UK | ![]() | Easy-to-Store Machine Designed for Making Single Smoothie Portions | |
6 | Promixx MiiXR X7 Smoothie Blender | ![]() | Get Up and Go With This Shake and Smoothie Maker | |
7 | Russell Hobbs Go Create 1.5L Jug Blender|25960 | ![]() | A Big Capacity Smoothie Maker at a Reasonable Price | |
8 | Kenwood BlendXtract Smoothie Maker|SB056 | ![]() | A Compact Machine That Gives You Greater Control | |
9 | Breville Blend Active Personal Blender & Smoothie Maker|Green, VBL062 | ![]() | Single-Smoothie Maker With Two Drinking Lids | |
10 | Topspitgo Mini Portable Blender | ![]() | A Portable Blender That's Easy to Clean |
As far as extras are concerned, it has all of these covered too. You have the choice of a 500 ml or a 800 ml cup – great if you want to make smoothies for more than one person. They also both come with a solid lid and a lid to use for drinking.
As far as larger smoothie makers go, this is great value for money. It has a large enough capacity to keep everyone happy, so no one will have to miss out on a nutritious drink. It also has a 3-in-1 smart lock to ensure safety.
As part of this set, you do get a few different attachments like a choice of cups and a handle. Whilst the only cap to come in this set is the the stay-fresh re-sealable lid, you can buy a drinking lid as an extra if you wish.
Despite it being more expensive than some of the other options on our list, for what you get it is actually great value for money, with professional-level blending of any ingredient you throw at it.
It has two bottles with drinking lids too, so you can have them in rotation or be using two at the same time for a couple of individual portions. Plus, not only is it dishwasher-safe, but the parts can all be unscrewed for a thorough clean.
The downside of this powerful smoothie maker is its weight, which is quite substantial given that it is only designed to make one smoothie at a time. It is also a little more expensive, however, it will withstand daily use for much longer than some cheaper models.
It also comes with a manufacturer's 3 year guarantee when registered online which puts you at ease. However, for a big machine, the power is a little low, even with the pulse function.
The motor is not the most powerful and although the travel cups are perfect for one person, 500 ml is the only size option which might be an issue if your smoothie size tends to vary. It also may not be ideal for crushing ice.
Though ideal for single portions, the 300 watt motor is not as powerful compared to other options out there, so it might not pulp harder smoothie ingredients as efficiently. Some users have also reported that they experience leaking.
To make it portable, it has a rechargeable battery to keep it powered, which does result in the power not being as strong as it would be for a mains-powered machine. It also has a small plastic bottle and can only make smaller smoothies.
Yes. However, doing so can dull the blade unless you have a high-powered blender suitable for the task. If you plan on blending a lot of ice in your smoothie maker, go for one that is specifically designed for this purpose and/or use crushed ice to extend the life of your blade.
Yes, and it's best to use ingredients with naturally high water content such as celery, cucumbers, and melons. You'll need to cut your fruits and vegetables smaller than you would for a juicer. There could also be some pieces that you may want to skim off or pick out to create an even more liquid concoction.
No. 1: VonShef|UltraBlend Smoothie Maker
No. 2: Tefal|Blendforce II|BL435840
No. 3: NutriBullet|600 Series
No. 4: Enfmay|2000W Professional Blender with 8 Speed Control
No. 5: Ninja|Nutri Slim Blender and Smoothie Maker|QB3001UK
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