Cnet high power blender kitchen systems

What is a high-powered blender?

There's no official standard as to what constitutes a high-powered blender, but we tested dozens of them and found which ones get the job done. Vitamix has long been considered the gold standard of high-performance blenders and is still the brand favored by many professional chefs for its power, design, and durability.

What's the best personal blender for a full-time Kitchen-gear nerd?

She is perfectly happy to leave all that behind to be a full-time kitchen-gear nerd. We’ve spent years making smoothies, pesto, and date shakes to find the best personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro 900.

Should you buy a high wattage Blender?

Blenders with higher wattage tend to be more expensive than weaker models, but they can handle tough ingredients and thick consistencies well enough to produce velvety smoothies, silky nut butters, and sleek sauces.

How does a high-powered blender work?

Some high-powered blenders have a special soup mode that warms up the contents of the jar using only the friction generated by the high-speed blade. This one goes even further, with a built-in heating element that can cook food before, during, or after blending.

Is Blendtec a good Blender?

Blendtec Total Classic: This popular Blendtec blender worked well with frozen ingredients and crushed ice, making it a good choice for blending smoothies and making frozen cocktails. However, the Blendtec failed to grate cheese and the batter mixing preset was less effective than regular blending by speed.

Can a food processor do the work of a blender?

A food processor can't do the work of a blender, nor can a blender do the work of a food processor: They're not interchangeable. Blenders generally have one fixed blade designed to puree or whip ingredients into a liquid or smooth paste. Classic examples are smoothies, soups, sauces and nut butters.