There’s no better way to cool off and refuel after a hot summer run than with a smoothie or trendy smoothie bowl. But for your smoothie—or other dishes that need food processing—you’ll need a good blender. No matter your budget, there’s a mixer for you.
Bella Rocket Blender
Perfect for grinding coffee and spices, or a quick to-go breakfast. $25, amazon.com
Hamilton Beach 2 Speed Hand Blender
Use the immersion shaft to blend right in your glass. $30, amazon.com
Oster Classic Series
Durable and simple, with a high/low toggle switch. Best for pureeing soups or making pesto. $60, amazon.com
Cuisinart Smartpower Duet Blender/Food Processor
Easily chop, mix, puree, stir, and crush ice with this seven-speed option. $65, amazon.com
KitchenAid 5-Speed
The glass carafe is a good size for healthy portions. $130, amazon.com
Breville Hemisphere Control
Its unique bowl design and curved blades make it very easy to clean. $200, amazon.com
Smeg Blender
Standard functions (four speeds, three preset programs), but will spruce up your countertop. $250, amazon.com
Vitamix Ascent A3500 with Perfect Blend Smart Scale and Recipe App
This bells-and-whistles model—with wireless connectivity—works with the scale and app for perfect measurements. Blender: $620 (amazon.com), Scale: $100 (amazon.com), App: Free
