It struggled a bit with peanut butter and hazelnut spread. What I’ve noticed is that the smoothies are smoother if I mix tough ingredients first and then add the soft ones. I’ve tried making smoothies from both fresh and frozen ingredients and the blender performed remarkably well. The Oster brand vouches for this versatile kitchen tool and backs it up with a 3-year guarantee and a whopping 10 years for the All-metal drive.

On the control panel you’ll find 2 pre-programmed settings: The blades alternate between forward and backward for better mixing consistency, reducing jams, and crushing ice with ease. Powerhouse of a Blenderĭespite its compact size of 10.2 x 8.5 x 13.8 inches, it packs quite a punch with its 600-watt motor and sharp blades. Metal doesn’t have this problem and is able to outlast plastic by far. The problem with plastic is that it loses strength over time and eventually cracks. Most blenders have a plastic drive system. In short, this kind of glass is dishwasher safe, shatterproof, has improved resistance to chemical corrosion, and can withstand both freezing cold and boiling hot temperatures. The 6 cup or 48 oz jar isn’t made from standard glass but from a specially hardened glass called Boroclass. This glass blender comes equipped with a specially designed all-metal drive and blade assembly that can last for many years. My favorite in terms of power, durability, and price.

Kitchenaid blender with glass jar