It is no secret that we are a big fan of blenders. They are affordable, multifunctional and easy to use. Nowadays, most households have at least one blender in the kitchen cabinet. If you are not yet convinced, here are 8 advantages to buying a blender.
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8 benefits of a blender
Whether you buy a blender from a few tens of dollars or a professional blender, it is always a good asset – it makes making smoothies, sauces and soups possible. So we are big fans of blenders and below you can read why.
Also read: the benefits of a vacuum blender.
Benefit #1: A blender is time-saving
Making a sauce with a mortar and pestle? That requires quite a bit of effort and you’ll never get it as fine as with a blender. Within 2 and 5 minutes, most ingredients are finely ground. Want to make a smoothie? You throw the blender full and a few minutes later your smoothie is ready.
Benefit #2: A blender is easy to clean
A blender you rinse under the tap after use. For most ingredients, a blender is easy to clean by rinsing the parts under the tap. Be careful with the blades on the bottom of the blender. It is most convenient when you choose a blender holder where you can twist off the bottom.
Most blenders have parts that are dishwasher safe, but this is something to check beforehand.
Also, the countertop stays clean during use – something that is not always the case with slow juicers, which are also much harder to clean at the same time.
Benefit #3: incredibly versatile
The main reason why a blender is indispensable our view is for its versatility. While many people think you only use a blender for a smoothie, however, there is much more possible. For example, you can use a blender to make sauces, soups, vegetable milk and frozen desserts. Depending on the included accessories, you can also use a blender for a nut paste or for grinding herbs.
Benefit #4: All fibers are safeguarded
Whereas with a slow juicer all the fiber is lost, with a blender you grind the pulp so all the fiber is safeguarded. Especially when you’re short on fiber, it’s better to choose a smoothie over a juice.
Benefit #5: Easier to get your daily fruits and vegetables
In practice, it still sometimes proves difficult to get enough fruits and vegetables. This is understandable, but not really healthy. We don’t have to tell you that consuming fruits and vegetables is incredibly important and that a blender makes this easier. For example, you can make a smoothie with fruits and leafy vegetables when you would never eat that many fruits or vegetables otherwise.
Benefit #6: Easier to avoid processed foods
The hummus or pesto you buy in the supermarket often contain a lot of preservatives. So does supermarket pasta sauce, not to mention the added sugar. Once you get used to using a blender you will find out how easy it is to make homemade sauces, soups or condiments. Take it from us: this is one much tastier and two much healthier.
Benefit #7: little waste
If you make a carrot juice, you soon need 2 – 3 carrots to make one. Quite a waste, because only the juice is extracted and we often throw away the fiber. With a blender you use everything and because everything is so finely ground you don’t have to peel vegetables either. Except for an orange, that is.
Advantage #8: blenders are affordable
Less than a few dollars buys you an excellent blender. These blenders are fine for soft ingredients. For hard ingredients like nuts or legumes you need a strong blender, which are often a bit more expensive. In our test results with the best blenders you will find both budget and professional blenders.
The disadvantages of a blender
With most kitchen appliances on our website, it is fairly easy to name drawbacks, but with a blender we found this more difficult.
- Blender takes up space
- Blender makes a lot of noise – especially when grinding hard ingredients such as nuts.
- Ingredients sometimes get stuck, requiring you to stop the blender first.
Conclusion: to buy or not to buy a blender?
If you do not already have a blender in your home, but you would like to cook more or live a healthier life then a blender is highly recommended. There are almost no disadvantages of a blender and they are also very inexpensive. Our advice, however, is to buy a blender with several accessories including mixing bowl for nuts. If you only have one mixing bowl, the possibilities are somewhat limited.
Planning to use your blender primarily for smoothies? Then read our tips for buying a blender suitable for frozen fruit
Also read: beginner’s guide, what is a blender and what can you do with it?