The 4 Best Bullet Blenders - Winter 2021 Reviews

The best bullet blender that we've tested is the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO. It's a compact personal blender that comes with two 24-ounce jars with matching to-go lids and cup rings, so you can drink directly from the jars. There's also a 14-ounce jar with manually-operated, rotating arms that work to push food from the sides of the jar towards the blades.

You can use any of the three jars to make a fantastic, silky smoothie in less than a minute. This blender can crush ice into a snow-like consistency very quickly, and it makes incredible almond butter in the 14-ounce jar. The buttons act as timers so you don't need to worry about how long to run the blender for. Also, when you're done using it, it's very easy to clean with soap and water.

Unfortunately, while the jars seem fairly sturdy, the motor base feels a little thin and flimsy. Also, like most bullet blenders, this model can't be used for hot blending. Those details aside, it's a very versatile blender that's also one of the best blenders for smoothies we've tested.

The best bullet blender that we've tested in the budget category is the Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro. Unlike many bullet blenders, it can make superb snow-like crushed ice in about two minutes, so you can use it to make your favorite frozen drinks. It's also easy to clean since even stickier foods like nut butter can usually be rinsed away with soap and water.

It comes with one 24-ounce, 18-ounce, and 12-ounce jar with matching to-go lids. The 12-ounce jar produces a silky but slightly foamy smoothie in less than a minute. You can also make decent smoothies in the other jars, but you may need to stop the blender and shake the jar to ensure all the food is caught by the blades. Conveniently, the jars, lids, and blade assembly can all be washed on the top rack of your dishwasher.

However, it's not ideal for making almond butter because the nuts tend to get pushed away from the blades and stick to the sides of the jar. Also, the build quality isn't the best as the motor base feels a bit flimsy and not very durable. Still, thanks to its fairly versatile performance and affordable price, it's also one of the best mini blenders that we've tested.

The Magic Bullet Mini is the best cheap bullet blender that we've tested. This compact model comes with one 13-ounce as well as one eight-ounce jar, which is well-suited for making smaller blends like dips. It also comes with a lip ring so you can drink smoothies and other mixes right after processing your ingredients.

It makes a good smoothie without any grains in less than two minutes, although it's a bit foamy in texture, and you may need to shake or stir your mix to incorporate all the ingredients. Cleaning isn't too difficult since the jars and the lids can be put in the dishwasher. You can even purchase a variant that comes with more cups and lids if you need even more options.

Unfortunately, it's not designed to crush ice. It also takes several minutes to make sticky almond butter with a lot of unprocessed chunks. It can be a little tricky to clean after making nut butter since the blades aren't dishwasher-safe and must be washed by hand. Still, if you're looking for a bullet blender that won't break the bank, it can make a good-textured smoothie.