My younger self would be surprised at how often I need to blend things as an adult. For me, it’s usually shakes, smoothies, soups, and sauces, but there are folks out there whipping up apple sauce, baby food, and salad dressings on a regular basis. If you’re considering something larger and notoriously high-powered, check out this Vitamix sale—but if you’re looking for simple, quick blending action for smaller quantities (around 24 ounces or less) then you should be checking out this Prime Day deal on the Nutribullet personal blender.
Regular blenders or food processors are designed to accommodate bulky pie dough, or 12 tomatoes-worth of salsa. They need a larger engine to break down those tough ingredients, and come with multiple blades. While that’s great for food prep, when you need a quick purée, all those parts and heavy bases can become a nuisance.
The Nutribullet is a portable blending machine that has a small base, which makes it easier to pack away into a cabinet and maximize your counter space. I suppose it's small enough where you could even toss it in a backpack if you're visiting your parents for the holidays and they're struggling cooks.
The genius part is that the blending container is the cup you drink out of. Simply load up the cup with whatever ingredients you’re blending—like protein powder and liquid, or cooked carrots and chicken stock—screw on the lid (which is also a set of blender blades), flip it over, and push it onto the base. Simply twist the cup to activate the blender. Once you’ve finished blending, lift the cup off of the base and replace the blade-lid with the to-go lid so you can run out the door with your after workout nutrition.
Beyond quick and efficient blending, the secret win might be the easy cleanup. There’s no heavy glass container or a spiral blade you have to clean around, just the cap with the short blades on it. The cup you blended in is dishwasher safe. Right now the Nutribullet is 29% off, so even if you have an inkling that you might use it, it’s a good time to snag one.
