Blender Power

Shake things up this summer with these badass blenders

EDITOR’S PICKS  KATY WHITT

Balancing a healthy lifestyle with a busy schedule is easy when you have a trusty blender to count on—especially with a plant-based diet! We’ve compiled six of the top blenders in every price range to help you with all your meal prepping and recipe inventing. Get out your fruits and veggies, and get blending!

1 Vitamix Ascent 3500

For master chefs in the industry and at home, the Vitamix Ascent 3500 will help you perfect any recipe. Part of the newest line in the Vita family, the Ascent 3500 has an impressive range of customizable features and program settings. With innovative technology like built-in wireless connectivity, this is more than a blender. It’s practically a sous-chef. $819.95 CDN | www.vitamix.com 2 Salton Power Blender

The blend of power and affordability makes this eight-blade system a musthave addition to any kitchen. Blend, crush, emulsify, chop, purée and liquefy whole fruits, vegetables, ice, frozen fruits and nuts. From your morning smoothie to your soupe du jour, the 2L Vortex Jar can handle anything with ease, which means less time prepping and more time enjoying delicious meals. $299.99 CDN | www.salton.com 3 Breville 3X Bluicer™ Pro

Save on counter space and maximize flavour with the Breville 3X Bluicer Pro. It’s easy to be healthy with this 10-speed blender and juicer in one. Give your meals a healthy boost while taking your fresh ingredients to the next level. Create mouthwatering juices, smoothies, dressings and much more. $629.99 CDN | www.breville.com

4 KitchenAid® K400 Blender

Create the perfect blend with the versatile five-speed KitchenAid K400 Blender. With the ribbed jar design and powerful blades, blend even the toughest ingredients for a consistent texture. From kale to almonds to ice and anything in between, the Intelli-Speed® Motor Control adjusts to the optimal speed to power through all ingredients. The result? Only the most delectable smoothies, marinades and more. $279.99 CDN | www.kitchenaid.ca 5 Instant™ Ace™ Blender

Some like it hot, and some like it cold. With the Instant Ace Blender, you can have both! With four hot programs and four cold programs, it’s quick and easy to make tasty drinks and dishes. Blend and boil your soup with just the touch of a button or pulverize frozen fruits to create delicious summer treats. $149.99 CDN | www.instanthome.com 6 JCT OmniBlend V

Built with the ideal smoothie in mind, this blender is a go-to for emulsifying fruits and vegetables. The specially designed blades break down the cell walls of your favourite leafy greens, releasing valuable nutrients that will pack a healthy punch to your meal routine. Make more than just smoothies with the JCT OmniBlend V. Blend hot soups, ice cream, nut butter, sauces and more! $424.95 CDN | www.omniblender.ca