Smoothies are a great way to start your day, giving you a burst of hydration, flavour, nutrition and fibre to get you going. If you’re on the run in the morning, as so many of us are, you might think you don’t have time to whip up a smoothie before you’re off on the school run, stuck in traffic for work, or sitting in a meeting that’s been inexplicably scheduled for 8:30.
With a battery-powered blender, you needn’t be limited by access to your own kitchen. Right now you can grab one from the biggest name in kitchen appliances at a great price: the Ninja Blast Portable Blender is just £39.99, down from £49.99 at Amazon. That’s £10 off the direct price , so be sure to snap it up at Amazon if you’re in the market. It’s available in six colours, although it’s just the cranberry red and white that’s reduced on Amazon at present.
This portable, cordless blender is ideal for blitzing a smoothie, protein shake, frozen drink or soup on the go, with Ninja’s stainless steel BlastBlade making light work of fruits, ice, and vegetables. Its leak-proof lid is complete with a sip spout, as well as a carry handle to complete the convenience.
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The rechargeable base promises more than 10 blends on one charge, with two hours of battery life from full. It takes around two hours to hit a full charge, and the USB-C port means you shouldn’t be far away from a charger if you’re in the office.
With 4.4 out of 5 stars averaged from 1,485 ratings so far, it’s fair to say this portable blender has proven itself a smooth operator with Amazon customers. “Wow, what a fantastic little blender,” said one five-star review. “Very easy to setup, quick to blend, very powerful for what it is.”
“I absolutely love my Ninja Portable Blender!” said another happy customer. “It’s the perfect size for blending up my morning smoothies on-the-go. The blades are powerful and blend up fruits and veggies with ease. I highly recommend this blender to anyone looking for a convenient and efficient way to make healthy drinks on the fly.” Another added: “I like that it’s light, compact, dinky, has a protective cover when not in use, it cleans well, is easy to use and blends well for most smoothies I’ve tried.”
One shopper wasn’t so thrilled by the blender’s battery life. “My honest opinion is that Ninja really has to improve the charging of this product as it can’t stay charged for long after use,” said one review. Another griped that it was “very small for this price”, so it’s worth checking dimensions before purchasing.
If portability isn’t a concern, you could head to Dunelm for this Nutri Blender at £25. Elsewhere, this MisterChef Blender for £89.99 at Debenhams offers a bit more power and quiet operation.