There are a few different blenders out there for smoothies. Vitamix, Ninja, Magic Bullet, Cuisinart, etc. Which one have you found that works the best for making smoothies? I have a regular Kitchenaid blender that works okay but it is big and annoying to wash out the pitcher (if that's what you call it) all the time. I would like to get one of the compact units that makes the smoothie directly in the cup you can drink out of.

Love my vitamix!! Seriously it's well worth it. Dh does an avocado smoothie with the pit included and you can barely tell its there ...

I have a Blendtec. It's on the expensive side but I love how it can take fresh veggies and turn it into juice.

Those ARE pricey, but I LOVE their "Will it blend?" videos!

Nutribullet. I love love love it. I've been recommending it to friends and family

I went from NutriBullet -> Ninja -> VitaMix.

I use a BlendTec I got at Costco (approx $300) and it works wonders. Fresh, frozen, skins on or off, nuts, seeds.. anything.. I love it!

I had a Cuisinart and it was okay. Then my food processor went out and while searching for a new one, came across the Ninja 2 in 1 and bought it. I almost immediately got rid of my Cuisinart because while I had previously thought it was okay, after trying the Ninja once I realized that I never knew what I was missing! Love my Ninja.

I have used a Ninja blender with a single serving unit for 2 years now and making smoothies. I am very pleased with it. I bought my mom a Bullet but found it more difficult to use.

I have a mini ninja I bought at Walmart for like 20 bucks.

I purchased a ninja blender pre-op but have found in the last 11 months post op I have hardly used a blender at all and just used one of those shake bottles. The blender made the shakes too frothy and adding ice was a big no no as it added air and made too much to consume. I haven't used it in awhile and was thinking about drinking protein shakes again. Never drank traditional "smoothies" with fruit as they are loaded with carbs, sugar and calories. What are you guys making? I found a vegetable smoothie online I wanted to try but would love to hear about some favorites!

We have a Vitamix which we love, but after surgery my hubby purchased the Nutri Bullet. I love it. Especially for the Protein shakes, I throw everything in there and just take it with me. Its small, quieter and very easy to clean. I am 5 weeks post op and I find being on the pureed food stage that I just throw everything in there to puree it down. I even had chicken pho and pureed it. delish!! it is very easy to open a can of Soup and throw it in there and mix it up and bam, dinner is done. I need to get a little more creative and make my own soups!

Vitamin -"there is no substitute". (Ok, some folk may not get the movie reference)

Darn auto correct!

Vitamix - "there is no substitute"

I have a mini Ninja that my daughter bought me for my birthday and it is wonderful. I have been making smoothies and stuff in it as I prepare for surgery.