From time-to-time I talk about a recipe that requires a high-speed blender when prepping. And since I consider this appliance a priority on my kitchen gear list, I thought I’d talk about what’s turned out to be my absolute favorite in the high-speed blender department.

I’m referring to the Vitamix. I bought my first in the early 80’s. It never wore out or failed me in any way. I ended up giving it to my adult daughter because she needed it and I wanted to give the Blendtec a try.

I found it to be OK (compared to the Vitamix). After about a year, though, I couldn’t keep settling for “OK.” Maybe if I hadn’t owned a Vitamix previously, I would’ve been just fine with it. Bottom line: It costs a little less than the Vitamix and as I say and it does an adequate blending job.

I’ll admit I’ve never owned or used a Ninja, Nutri-Bullet, the Wolf, or other brands of high-speed blenders. But I have family members and friends who have, and almost without exception, they’ve traded them for a Vitamix. Things they’ve said as to why they’ve switched brands: “This Ninja doesn’t get things as smooth as I want.” “The Nutri-Bullet can’t handle lemon peels—I want to make lemon water with the peel and I keep ending up with chunky water.” “The Wolf is so-so when compared to my sister’s Vitamix. It doesn’t get things truly smooth.”

So with all this said, let’s look at what the Vitamix company (an American company by the way—these machines or made in the USA) claims their product can do:

Their first claim is that it’s engineered better than ANY blender available, which leads to their second claim that Vitamix machines last longer. They say, “In our testing lab, engineers push our products to their literal breaking point with tests that are far more demanding than anything you’ll blend at home. That’s how Vitamix earned a reputation for being the blender you pass down, not throw away.”

Two things: (1) I first saw this machine demonstrated at the Benton/Franklin County Fair (Kennewick, WA) in the 80’s. Before my very eyes I witness their “better engineering,” as the demonstrator blended a block of wood—it was face-powder fine when he was done. Then he rinsed the container out and proceeded to make everyone a blueberry and kale smoothie. It was creamed to perfection. I was in awe. I bought my first Vitamix then and there. (2) And just like the Vitamix folks say, I ended up passing it down to my daughter, as mentioned above.

Its stainless-steel blades are aircraft-grade and are designed to handle the toughest ingredients, so from the first blend to the last, you get the same quality results. For over 42 years, I’ve found this claim to be very true.

The company also claims Vitamix blenders last up to 10x longer than an average blender, as demonstrated in a study that compared full-size Vitamix blenders with a popular high-performance blender. My family and friends all agree with this.

This blender is built with a metal drive system that connects the container to the motor base—allowing better blends and a longer lifespan. (From an engineering standpoint, I don’t know what that means. I just know every single blend over the decades has been silky smooth.)

Finally, it has a cool-running motor. This means it maintains even torque and cool temperatures to consistently deliver the power you need to process ANY ingredient (like the wooden block mentioned above). You can make your own nut butters or puree raw rhubarb without the base heating up—two very strenuous tests for a blender.

I’ll close with saying I don’t work for the company and I get no remuneration for promoting them. I’m only passing on personal experience and a recommendation to those that may be considering purchasing a high-speed blender. Like the website says, “With more than 865 patents granted, Vitamix continues to push the high-performance blending category forward.”

Oh, and here’s one of their delicious recipes as my “thank you” for reading:

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