Want to fit more fruit and veg into your diet? Having a smoothie at breakfast could help, but they’re expensive to buy every day. What you need instead is a smoothie blender so you can make your own concoctions at home.
Amazon is selling the 4.1-starred Breville Blend Active Personal Blender & Smoothie Maker in three colours – green, black, rose gold, and pink – for £20.49 (prices correct at time of writing). It comes with two bottles, so you can blend and go without having to decant your drink into another bottle and then wash up the gadget.
Also, it’s powerful enough to blitz up frozen fruit and ice, and takes up to 600ml of liquid, so you’ll have a tasty drink to last you all morning.
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One customer said: “Thoroughly impressed by its convenience and efficiency! It’s small and doesn’t take up much counter space which is a huge plus. It’s effortless to clean after use, recommend cleaning straight after use. This a great tool for my smoothies in the morning with a busy schedule.”
A second said: “I bought this for breakfast smoothies and to avoid having to lug my big jug blender out every day. It’s been great, and has been a hit with my children too. It’s compact: I can keep the base unit out without cluttering my counters. The bottles fit easily in cupboards. It’s easy & simple to use.”
A third said: “The blender is an excellent compact device designed for quick and easy smoothie preparation. Its powerful motor effortlessly blends fruits, vegetables, and even ice. One of the main features is its simplicity. For those looking for a reliable, portable blender that delivers great results with minimal effort, this is a practical and affordable choice.”
However, one user flagged that with lots of use, the clips on the gadget can wear: “After just a few weeks of regular use (pretty much daily to make two large smoothies), I have found that the little clips that secure the breaker in the switch/trigger that activates the motor have broken or worn.”
Another flagged the noise: “I bought this blender one month after purchasing a bigger model, hoping to find a quieter and more practical option for my small shakes. To my surprise, this little chap is as, if not more, noisy than the bigger one I own.”
For an alternative, try the Nutri Ninja 700W Slim Blender & Smoothie Maker in silver – it comes with a recipe guide but is pricier, coming in at £59.99.