What type of blenders does everyone have/love? I saw the bullet but just curious what others are using. I have the shaker cup with wire ball inside. Thanks!

I love the shaker ball for protein drinks. I used a bullet type blender to mix yougurt with protein and pudding mix, but I lock it up a lot. I have been through two bullets and then this one. Really a standard good blender works best, just seems like a hassel to clean. I am thinking about getting one of those hand/wand type blenders. Anyone use those?

I have a Vitamix - it has a two horsepower motor. It is expensive but has a lifetime warranty.

I have a Vitamix as well and they are indeed very expensive. But I've never seen any other blender that will do what it does - amazing. I've only had mine for a couple of months but my brother has had his for 15+ years and it's still going strong. Almost all others are less expensive but if you plan on using it a lot (and you will), paying more is somewhat offset by the fact that you would likely go through several less expensive blenders over the years. Vitamix has a great site with a number of demo videos, recipes, etc. They also do regular in-store demos at Costcos and some other major stores and the prices are usually reduced if you purchase it at one of their demos. Overall an excellent and versatile kitchen tool.

Thank you!

I have a Vitamix as well and they are indeed very expensive. But I've never seen any other blender that will do what it does - amazing. I've only had mine for a couple of months but my brother has had his for 15+ years and it's still going strong. Almost all others are less expensive but if you plan on using it a lot (and you will), paying more is somewhat offset by the fact that you would likely go through several less expensive blenders over the years. Vitamix has a great site with a number of demo videos, recipes, etc. They also do regular in-store demos at Costcos and some other major stores and the prices are usually reduced if you purchase it at one of their demos. Overall an excellent and versatile kitchen tool.

Do you make veggie smoothies in your vitamix? What do you use it for? I am still preop but post op plan to drink more vegetable smoothies with Protein powder (when it is allowed on my post op diet).

We actually had a little "smoothie party" after we got the Vitamix. We made some veggies smoothies, dessert smoothies (with frozen fruit), green smoothies, orange julius smoothies (with splenda), sorbet smoothies - you name it. There are TONS of smoothie recipes on the net. Name a veggie, fruit, nut, or flavor and there are lots of recipes. Also some excellent savory recipes for Soups and sauces. Frozen drinks (with or without alcohol). Salsa. Ice cream made with soy or almond milk. If you purchase a separate container you can make your own fluor from any grain. The versatility of this machine is actually quite impressive.

Vitamix took a different approach to blending. Most blenders have sharp blades which require less power to do the blending. The problem is that the blades dull which results in excessive wear on the motor and eventual burnout. Vitamix blades are "dull" right out of the box. But they power the blades with a 2hp motor. The result is that it will liquify just about anything you can imagine to a perfect consistency. Many fruits and veggies don't even have to be peeled. A definite advantage from a nutrition standpoint since many of the Vitamins are in the peel.

I sound like a Vitamix commercial! Lol. I really don't own any stock. But it's refreshing to buy a product that will do what it says it will do and do it well.

I have a Ninja blender that works great. Bought it BJ's and it came with a bunch of accessories.