Nutribullet 600 Series blender, Graphite, £69.99, Currys
RUSSELL HOBBS 24722 DESIRE JUG BLENDER Size: 41.5cm x 20.7cm x 20.7cm (H x W x D) Capacity: 1.5L Power: 650W Key features: ● Strong glass jug that can withstand temperatures up to 40°C ● Great all-rounder ● Quality feel for purse-friendly price The low down: Looking for a reliable blender that doesn’t break the bank? The Desire Jug from Russell Hobbs is a versatile, affordable option. This model can blend both warm and cold ingredients and offers two speed settings, plus a pulse function. Simple cup measurements on the side of the jug help to determine ingredient portion sizes and the addition of a measuring cap, which can be slotted into the lid, means you can pour in extra ingredients without stopping the blend. The Desire can crush, grind, purée and blend hard and soft ingredients, whether it’s vegetables for marinades and sauces or frozen fruit for fresh juices and smoothies. You can blend ingredients for soup too, but they must be cooled to 40°C first. As it’s sturdy with non-slip feet, there won’t be any movement even when using the strongest setting. There are no pre-set functions, but for the price it’s a great all-rounder and when your cooking prep is done, you can put both the blade and the jug in the dishwasher. Russell Hobbs 24722 Desire Jug blender, £51.99, Currys
Cult classic NUTRIBULLET 600 SERIES BLENDER Size: 33cm x 17cm x 30cm (H x W x D) Capacity: 700ml Power: 600W Key features: ● Sleek and simple design ● Short and tall cups that double up as blending jugs ● Includes a ‘pocket nutritionist’ with recipes The low down: The NutriBullet has become a cult classic in recent years thanks to its intuitive functionality and slim, sleek design. It’s designed to give you a quick blast of healthy food with smoothies and juices, but it can also chop vegetables, make sauces, purées and breadcrumbs and, once the ingredients are cooled, blend deliciously smooth soups. What sets this model apart is the way users turn on the blender. Whereas most food processors use dials or buttons to set off the blades, the Nutribullet requires users to press down, turn and lock the bottle/blender jug in place. There are no speed settings, pre-set functions or timed blends so you’ll need to keep an eye on things but the efficient NutriBullet 600 only takes around 30 seconds to whiz up your fave fruit and veg. For a no-fuss blender, that can be easily tucked away, the NutriBullet 600 is ideal, and it’s not too loud either. The cups are dishwasher safe but you’ll need to handwash the blades.
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Top Tip
For a quick and easy clean, and if you don’t have a dishwasher, fill your blender jug halfway with warm (not hot!) soapy water, hit the standard blend setting and let it run for 20-30 seconds to give it a deep clean – then simply rinse out and leave to dry.
