Can anyone recommend an economical blender?

[spring_bloom]

Money is somewhat tight for me these days. I have been wanting to purchase a vitamix, but do not have the money for it at the moment. Can anyone recommend a blender that will not leave me chewing big chunks of kale?;)

[Aleesha Sattva]

make sure it's no less than 800 watts and you should be okay...

[Dimond]

KitchenAid 5-Speed is probably one of the better low-end blenders, though it is under 800 watts. If you use a coupon at Bed Bath & Beyond or Macys, you can get a great deal.

L'Equip 306500 RPM Blender has 900 Watt.

If you use either of these extensively or any other similar one, they probably won't last too long. A refurbished Vitamix may be a good option.

[spring_bloom]

thanks guys! I will look into it. I just need something to get by for a few months. I do have a ton of bed bath and beyond coupons I could use too:)

[RawKnitster]

My brother recently found a blender at a GoodWill Thrift store for $7. Doesn't get much better than that, and at that price it won't hurt so much if you burn up the motor making kale smoothies or nut milk.

[philmwri]

RawKnitster what you said was funny but true.You can also find good kitchen stuff at thrift stores.

[Shelly11]

i have a regular blender. It is only 525 watts...it's a braun. Only $50. Rated #1 by consumer reports when I bought it a year ago. It's no Vita Mix, but I blend up the greens and liquid first and then add the fruit and other stuff. Hasn't let me down yet. I will eventually get myself a Vita Mix :)

*Edit* Went to look for a link to give you and it seems Braun has stopped making them :( There are 2 on Amazon, but the price has doubled since I bought mine. Hope you find one soon!

[michigan roman]

start smoothie by adding only the kale and some water then blend ,
then add rest of stuff

this way kale / greens get blended up better

[littlemarie]

I found a blended at a yardsale for 50 cents that worked nice. It lasted about a year