5 Best Immersion Blenders for Making Soups, Smoothies, and Sauces
You'll always reach for this gadget in your kitchen drawer.
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Blenders are truly one of the most versatile tools in your kitchen. They're arguably most well-known for crushing and mixing fruits, veggies, and ice into scrumptious breakfast smoothies (à la your best blenders for smoothies), but they're also capable of so much more—think warm soups, classic hummus, and delicious party dips. In a pinch, some can even pulverize coffee beans like the best coffee grinders!
Unfortunately, most countertop blenders like the coveted Vitamix blenders can take up a whole lot of counter space, come with a higher price tag, and aren't always the easiest to clean. One nifty alternative? Immersion blenders! Although they aren't the best at more challenging tasks like converting nuts into nut butter or making large batches of milkshakes, the best immersion blenders (also known as hand blenders, stick blenders, mini blenders, or wand blenders) can still be used to whip up smoothies, drinks, dips, mayo, mashed potato, whipped cream, sauces, and soups. And what makes them so convenient is that you can blend and purée in the container, pot, or bowl of your choice. They're a joy to use!
Ahead, find the top immersion blenders on the market, whether you're an experienced home cook looking for your new favorite gadget or a beginner eager to experiment.
Braun MQ505 MultiQuick Hand Blender
The distinct shape of the blending shaft as well as the arrangement of the stainless steel blades prevent splashing or spattering, which can be a problem with lower-quality models. Plus you can switch between 21 different speeds at the touch of a button!
Hamilton Beach 59765 Immersion Hand Blender
This pick has a friendly price tag and plenty of perks, such as the three attachments it comes with: a stainless steel whisk, stainless steel blending wand, and chopping bowl with stainless steel blades. It's also dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup!
Cuisinart CSB-179 Smart Stick Hand Blender
This Cuisinart immersion blender is armed with an impressively quiet motor and a user-friendly speed dial. Plus it comes with its own posse of tools, including a whisk attachment, a mixing cup, and a chopper and grinder attachment.
Breville The Control Grip Hand Blender
This top-rated immersion blender is loved by virtually everyone who's tried it. It boasts a powerful 280-watt motor and 15 speed settings, and the stainless steel blender chops, blends, smooths, purées, and beats with such ease. The kit includes a whisk attachment, chopping blade, chopping bowl, whisk, storage lid, anti-slip mat, and a super-sized blending jug (42 oz.!)
Vitamix Immersion Blender
This model is small but powerful: It's got a 625-watt motor inside with five speeds and a four-prong blade, so you can get that texture just right.
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