A blender is certainly a handy appliance to have in the kitchen. Used for everything from making shakes and smoothies, mixing drinks, blending ingredients, finely chopping foods or ice, and other practical uses, a good blender can be more useful than you might have realized. However, unless you feel the need for some sort of high-end, deluxe blender with features you are likely to never utilize, you need not spend a large amount of money on a blender.
There is a large assortment of quality blenders to be found for under $50, certain to meet all of your blending needs and last you through the years as a faithful kitchen appliance.
The Braun MX2050 PowerMax Jug Blender is an attractive blender that blends form and function as well as food and drink. The triangular shaped design of the blender pitcher enables easy pouring from a multitude of angles, and the handle is designed to impart a comfortable grip. The lid of the blender seals perfectly to the pitcher to ensure nothing spills or leaks during the blending process or while pouring. A removable center piece allows the introduction of more items into the blender while blending.
Equipped with a powerful motor and five capable speed settings, the blender can easily puree anything you can throw at it, and the added pulse mode adds an extra dose of blending power when needed. The stainless steel blades have no problem tackling ice, and can be removed for easy cleaning.
The Oster 6646 Osterizer 12-Speed Blender with Glass Jar and Food Processor is a sturdy blender with an extra, highly useful accessory. A food processor attachment can be utilized instead of the blender pitcher, combining convenience and performance. The 12 speeds are more than enough to offer precise speed control over your blended items, as well as the ever-powerful pulse button.
The food processor portion can easily chop, slice and dice any foods that require prep work before blending or cooking, and all the parts, as well as the stainless steel blades, can be quickly cleaned and ready for the next batch of food. Ice poses no problem for the powerful blender, and the double-action of the food processor and blender functions makes prep work less of a chore and more efficient.
The Hamilton Beach 50754 WaveStation 10-Speed Dispensing Blender uses a large, double-insulated pitcher, equipped with a large handle for a more comfortable grip. Using 700 watts of power, the Hamilton Beach Blender has ten speeds, capable of everything form a simple puree to reducing ice to tiny smithereens. A Wave-Action system helps push ingredients down toward the blades to ensure everything gets thoroughly and smoothly blended.
A great feature, the blender unit has a dispenser activated by the placement of a cup against it, to easily pour yourself a smoothie, milkshake, or other beverage without having to remove the whole pitcher. The spout detaches easily for cleaning purposes, as does the rest of the unit. Fast and efficient, the Hamilton Beach Blender is ideal for anyone who likes to blend fruit and other items into smoothies.
And finally, the Cuisinart Smart Power Classic Blender enters the list of top blenders for under $50. Attempting to keep the blending process simple and easy, the Cuisinart blender offers 6 speed modes and a pulse button. Guaranteed to be able to blend properly and efficiently, the blender runs on a 500 watt motor, and the 48 oz. glass pitcher features a dripless pour spout and a snug fitting lid.
This blender should not be overlooked simply because of its simple design. Blending, essentially, is not a difficult process, and the Cuisinart does not try to sell itself with fancy style and unnecessary features, only excellent blending performance.
