The Best Personal Blender for Smoothies, Salad Dressing, and More

Lisa McManus discusses the best personal blenders for individual-sized smoothies, milkshakes, and more.

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[IAmGod]

Lisa I missed you 😭 please don’t leave for such long periods of time

[willsharecandy]

We have been using an Oster blender since 1995 (24 years now) and it still works pretty good. Never had to replace any parts and it can still blend regular ice cubes and frozen fruit without difficulty. The blade is made of good quality steel and the container is glass. When washing, we're able to remove all parts, so that everything gets cleaned. The blenders that are produced today are made of cheaper materials, hard to clean and that's why they can't compare.

[AskAScreenwriter]

One thing to watch out for if you like blended coffee, tea, or other hot drinks (like 'bulletproof' style coffee), most mini-blender carafes are NOT designed for hot liquids and may crack or develop leaks quickly. Be sure to check before buying!

[woofiewill]

I was hoping to see more details, especially the next best options for those who aren't ready to spend $90 on a blender.

[micoramos]

THE RETURN OF LISA!!! Please keep making these types of videos.

[reginakrystyn]

I like my Ninja. I have the larger blender too but the single serving cups are my go-to for smoothies! 🍓🍉

[kimiknows]

My husband just bought one and so far we have been very pleased.

[itburns]

OMG these people all seem to believe that Lisa was on vacation or something. SHES NOT BACK. SHE NEVER LEFT.

[mendewy]

So far everything I own that was recommended by America's Test Kitchen has been good; the Broil King griddle, KitchenAid slow cooker, Chef's Choice knife sharpener and the Presto waffle maker. I have a Ninja blender on order. My VitaMix with the blades way down at the bottom is a pain to clean.

[juan]

you're back! I missed you! You're the best at this, dont leave again ❤❤❤❤

[dflosounds]

As others have said, great video but it would have been very helpful to hear opinions on the 2nd and maybe 3rd favorite. I have limited counter/storage space so I was hoping you'd give an option that wasn't as big as the Ninja.

[sarahclause]

I have the ninja one, I haven't used my full size blender in two years now. Its awesome! It's also super easy to clean I just run it for a few seconds with soapy water, thats a big plus for someone without a dishwasher!

[jamesmccarthy]

I’ve been wondering which of these were the best. Thank you for doing the homework! Love the show too !

[bmerio]

Love your videos! I've made so many kitchen upgrades based on your recommendations.

[vangogh]

Glad to know I got the same personal blender at home!!!

[RaineInKS]

Yay! I already have that one. Don't need to go out and buy another one. Thank you!

[missannamack]

I have been using my NutriBullet for four years now best one I ever found it has all the bells and whistles that I need and it makes an awesome smoothie

[ethan]

So glad Lisa's back - here content is so much better than that infomercial BS they seem to be having these days

[CGholl]

I bought my daughter the larger, multi-use Ninja. What an amazing powerhouse!!! Best money spent (so far) on kitchen appliance.

[TheCujo]

There is a design flaw in this blender that you should be aware of.
In the blade section of the maker there is ring sealer to stop leaks.
The problem is the ring itself is not guarded from water or other food particles from getting in. This results in the ring becoming a magnet for mold. It also will start smelling rotten. I just return mine due to this. My research has found similar problems. Please report this