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Never underestimate the value of a good blender. From sweet milkshakes and smoothies to savory soups, sauces and purees, a blender can create a nutritious meal or snack in mere seconds. But what makes the best blender? It all depends on your needs and preferences, so instead of just picking one blender to rule them all, we\u2019ve come up with a list of a dozen great blenders on Amazon that are all great for specific purposes.<\/p>

Whether you\u2019re seeking something quick and portable to create a smoothie for yourself, or you\u2019re looking for a heavy-duty, powerful machine that can blend large batches of fruits and vegetables, we\u2019ve picked out the right blenders for you. Get one now and start off the new year on a healthy (and delicious) note!<\/p>

1. This cordless, portable blender<\/a> is excellent for one-person servings of shakes and smoothies, <\/p>

>> Buy the Ninja Blast Portable Blender for $49.99 (17% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

2. Sometimes all you need is a no-frills blender that\u2019s dishwasher safe but has all the needed settings for purees, blending, chopping or crushing ice \u2014 in which case this BLACK+DECKER blender<\/a> is a solid (and affordable) choice.<\/p>

>> Buy the BLACK+DECKER PowerCrush Countertop Blender for $39.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

3. If you\u2019re really<\/em> serious about your blending and want a professional-grade appliance, Vitamix is always high on our lists. This self-cleaning blender<\/a> brings 1,500 watts of power and is compact enough to fit in most cabinets.<\/p>

>> Buy the Vitamix Ascent X2 Blender for $499.95 (9% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

4. If you\u2019re thirsting for some tasty cocktails along with smoothies and milkshakes, this Ninja blender<\/a> is for you. It comes with IQ technology that pulses, mixes and blends drinks with the press of a button.<\/p>

>> Buy the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender for $89.99 (25% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

5. For a mix of at-home blending and the ability to take your finished beverages on the go, we like the magic bullet Combo Blender<\/a>, which comes with a blending cup attachment and a detachable top that lets you add ingredients as you blend and ventilate hot blends.<\/p>

>> Buy the magic bullet Combo Blender for $39.99 (20% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

6. This nutribullet<\/a> is another blender combo that comes with a full-sized pitcher plus serving cups and to-go lids; it also features 1200-watt power that whips up smoothies in just a few seconds.<\/p>

>> Buy the nutribullet Full-Size Blender Combo for $79.95 (38% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

7. For multi-functionality, it\u2019s tough to beat this Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender<\/a> and its 14 blending functions that create everything from salsas to soups to smoothies.<\/p>

>> Buy the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender for $43.44 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

8. If you\u2019re working with ingredients like nuts, seeds and ice, you\u2019ll want to use this Ninja blender<\/a> and its unique blade system, which can dice ingredients at high speed.<\/p>

>> Buy the Ninja SS151 TWISTi Blender DUO for $99.99 (17% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

9. You won\u2019t find a portable blender at a better value than this Hamilton Beach one<\/a>, which doubles as both blender and to-go cup.<\/p>

>> Buy the Hamilton Beach Portable Blender for Shakes and Smoothies for $19.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

10. Sometimes all you need to create the perfect smoothie is an electric-powered hand blender such as this KitchenAid model<\/a>, which features a variable-speed trigger.<\/p>

>> Buy the KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender for $44.99 (25% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

11. This Ganiza blender<\/a> is high on versatility, with two different blade and cup sets for blending and grinding \u2014 and at under $50, it\u2019s high on value, too.<\/p>

>> Buy the Ganiza Smoothie Blender for Shakes and Smoothies for $48.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

12. This elegant Breville blender<\/a> can also take on food processing tasks, with nine one-touch programs for making smoothies, crushing ice and more, as well as five speed modes.<\/p>

>> Buy the Breville Fresh and Furious for $199.95 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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