Today you can choose a blender to make anything you can think of – from baby food and smoothies to frozen alcoholic drinks and everything in between.

Some blenders are multipurpose, while others may be for a specific use, like making margaritas. Unsure of the type of blender you'll need? Check out some of our best blenders below to start.

For more tips on finding the perfect blender, see our guide on How to Buy the Best Blender for All of Your Blending Needs.

1. Best Smart Blender: NutriBullet Smart Touch Countertop Blender

A smart blender like the NutriBullet Smart Touch Countertop Blender can simplify food prep. With multiple speeds and pulse control, you can make soups, purees, and anything else your recipe calls for. Its high-performance motor can quickly blend tough foods into a smoother version. Safety features include a locking system and shatterproof container.

2. Best Smoothie Blender: Ninja Professional Blender 1000

If you're looking for the best smoothie blender, the Ninja Professional Blender is an excellent choice. Its six-blade Ninja Total Crushing blade allows you to crush, blend, and puree ice, whole fruits, and vegetables in seconds to make smoothies, frozen drinks, sauces, purees, dips, and spreads. The 72 oz. pitcher can hold plenty of ingredients and locks into place for safety.

3. Best Self-Cleaning Blender: Chefwave Milkmade Non-Dairy Countertop Blender

Create non-dairy drinks on demand at home using nut butters, oats, soy, and almonds with the Chefwave Milkmade Non-Dairy Countertop Blender. With six speeds, the process for these dairy milk alternatives is much faster than traditional milk making. Another plus: the self-cleaning function makes for easy maintenance.

4. Best Blender for Margaritas: Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker

With the 400-watt Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker, you can mix up a 36 oz. pitcher of frozen drinks for you and some friends in an instant. Make any tropical drink, including pina coladas, daiquiris, margaritas, and more. "Shave only," "blend only," and "shave 'n blend" options allow you to customize your drinks. The removable dishwasher safe parts are PTFE and BPA free.

5. Best Baby Food Blender: Babymoov Duo Station 5-in-1 Food Maker

Making your own baby food requires the right equipment and the Babymoov Duo Station 5-in-1 Food Maker is the best food blender. It gives you five different functions (steam, blend, sterilize, defrost, and warm, all of which you can control via LCD screen) to create the finest, healthiest baby foods for your little one at home. Its large capacity and separate compartments allows you to make as many as 25 baby meals at once.

6. Best Personal Blender: Tribest Jar Ready Personal Blender

Transfer your smoothie straight to your cup of choice in one simple step with the Tribest Jar Ready Personal Blender. Using two modes – one-touch pulse or press-and-twist for continuous blending – this blender can whip up smoothies, sauces, and soups directly into mason jars, blending cups, or travel cups. It's also compatible with brand-name mason jars.

7. Best Travel Blender: Modern Comfort BlenderX Cordless Home, Portable & Travel Blender

Thinking about making smoothies out on the beach, campgrounds, or even by the pool? You can with a travel blender like the Modern Comfort Modern Comfort BlenderX Cordless Home, Portable, and Travel Blender. It's battery powered, so no need for an outlet. A travel lid and water-resistant carry bag are included for easy portability.

8. Best Budget-Friendly Blender: Starfrit Electric Personal Blender

A personal size blender such as the Starfrit Electric Personal Blender gives you some bang for your buck if you just want something simple that does the job. Its two different blades make it useful for making homemade smoothies, frozen drinks, and protein drinks, or grinding coffee beans, nuts, and spices. A travel cup is included for on the go.

No matter what you're making, the right blender can simplify the process. Consider how these blenders and their many features can help you create delicious recipes at home before deciding on the best blender (or two) for you.

Written by Margie Monin

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