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There’s nothing more smooth, creamy and delicious than a milkshake and it’s a drink that the whole family will love, not just the kids and not just in the warmer summer months. There’s something quite nostalgic about a traditional milkshake blended with your favorite flavor of ice cream and an assortment of fresh fruits.
With the latest technology, you don’t need to head out to the local juice and shake shack to treat the family which can end up costing a pretty penny! There are some fantastic blenders on the market that make the perfect smooth and creamy milkshake all from the comfort for your own home, turning your countertop into the 1950’s retro American diner experience.
Does anyone else remember the cola float with fond memories? Now you can introduce your kids to your own childhood favorite beverages while at the same time being able to blend smoothies, soups, dips, doughs, ice creams and so much more. The trouble is that finding a good blender isn’t that easy as you are quite literally spoilt for choice.
That’s why we’ve selected our pick of three of best blenders for milkshakes currently around so you will be whisking up a fabulously frothy malt milkshake in next to no time. It needn’t be a decadent shake either with full cream and sweet syrup, although those are particularly delicious.
You could go for a healthier concoction using nut-based milk and seasonal fruit to creating something more nutritious but just as tasty. We’ll leave the recipes up to you! For now, read on and find out which three blenders we are recommending today.
Our first product choice is what’s known as an immersion or stick blender, and it comes from Chefman in a wide range of bold and bright colors with a Silktouch finish for handling that feels as good as the blender looks. The creative possibilities are endless with this easy-to-use and versatile hand blender – from those favorite family milkshakes to smoothies and sauces, soups and desserts, all kinds of wonderful gourmet dressings for your salads, to nutritious baby food recipes. The only limitation is your own culinary creativity.
With the sturdy stainless steel blades and motor, you can effortlessly chop frozen fruits, veggies, nuts and so much more. There are two speeds to select from to provide the flexibility to go from a chunky based soup to a super smooth pureed shake.
The contemporary colored units all feature ergonomically designed smooth rubber elements for optimum handling, and fully detachable parts which are dishwasher safer. Whisking up a milkshake literally takes seconds, and the sharp blades make short work of ice cubes for a super slushy on a hot summers day. Just by purchasing a Chefman product, you automatically gain access to the exclusive Club Chefman which provides hundreds of recipe ideas and specially curated tutorials; even if you don’t have the creativity yourself, you can just “Ask the Chef” instead! With 300 watts of power and a 1-year hassle-free warranty, you will be whipping up milkshakes like an expert.
Unit can get quite hot
We’re cranking up the power considerably with our next recommendation. The XProject 4 in 1 hand blender is quite a machine with not 2 but 6 smart speed settings and a robust and highly efficient 800-watt motor. That’s more than sufficient for creating pretty much anything you can throw at it from the smoothest purees to the frothiest milkshakes and the chunkiest fresh salsas.
The engine is quite even though it has turbo power and the brushed stainless steel housing looks elegant. It comes packed with features including a super convenient overload automatic power off function, variable speed settings, a speed button, a turbo max burrow as well as having both a uniform and a fast stirring setting.
It’s easy to set up and use with a firm grip hand element that delivers better control, and it also features an anti-splash and bacteria free design. You can literally do everything from mincing meat to creating banana ice-cream. When you’re done concocting something delicious for all the family to enjoy, cleaning up is a breeze with dishwasher-safe parts that can be ejected thanks to a special easy removal button.
It’s made with 100% BPA-free plastic and includes a separate 700-ml beaker and whisk attachment and splash guard all, included with your purchase. The price is pretty stunning considering everything you receive, and you can choose from a red, black or white design.
Blades could be sharper and larger
Our next product from Calphalon promises to pulverize in seconds thanks to dual-direction, powerful 6-point blades which are made from high-quality stainless steel. It’s the largest, most expensive and most powerful of our recommendations at a whopping 1100-watts of power.
You might end up blending up milkshakes and smoothies for the neighborhood with this device in your kitchen. Better still, it also features a blend and go cup with a secure lid so you can make sure your kids get a nutritious smoothie inside them for the day ahead.
With a 2-liter capacity BPA-free Tritan jug as well as that separate 25-oz. Blend-N-Go smoothie cup, you are definitely getting plenty of bang for your buck; however, if you are concerned about the quality, the manufacturer provides a sensational 10-year warranty.
There are 10 different speed settings including 4 preset programs especially for those favorite family smoothie, salsas, and milkshakes, as well as additional pulse and reverse pulse functionalities. It has a larger footprint than the other two blenders we’ve reviewed, but it looks sleek and modern with its high-contrast LCD display with a handy visible countdown tracker.
Bit on expensive side
Whatever your budget, from sub $50 through to $200, any one of these versatile and dependable blenders will do the job of whisking up delicious, nutritious and seriously smooth milkshakes for all the family to enjoy.
No matter whether you prefer the convenience of a smaller handheld stick-style blender, the versatility of a multi-functional mixer with interchangeable attachments, or the power and ease of use of a tabletop blender, all three of our product recommendations are packed with features and benefits you will love and appreciate. Get ready to become the new milkshake master or smoothie pro and see where your creative culinary flair can go!