You’ll find both the Vitamix Explorian Power Blender and the Vitamix Ascent Blender at Lakeland. The Explorian has a powerful 2 peak horsepower motor that drives the blades at high speeds to crush ice and blend ingredients with ease. It’s ideal for smoothies, frozen desserts and the smoothest dips you've ever seen. The Ascent is one of the best Vitamix blenders we’ve ever come across – you can create fruit juices in under a minute, soups in under five minutes and ice cream or frozen yoghurts in just 30 seconds. And that’s just the start of the tasks this super-powered blender can revolutionise in your home. Vitamix blenders are the cream of the crop—and and are priced as such. If you're hesitant about spending so much, you can still get top-quality blending power for a little less money by choosing a model with fewer bells and whistles, like this one. Operation is easy, with a variable-speed dial, an on/off toggle, and a pulse toggle, so you can do your blending exactly the way you want.

Celebrate 100 years of innovation with this Special Edition. The 100th Anniversary Collection includes everything you need to enjoy healthy meals at home or on the go. You’ll love how easy it is to explore new flavours, textures and ingredients.~ Although it seems like an odd use of a blender, this beast of a machine has the power to knead dough. Our dough came together in record time and emerged from the appliance, slightly warm and ready to rise.

Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Features and functions: We considered all the settings available on the machines, from basic pulse mode and speed settings to a variety of timers and automated smart features. To determine if they truly add usefulness, we ran batches using a variety of settings in addition to our kale and peanut butter tests. We also noted whether the controls made using the blenders more or less difficult. This blender makes things easy with five preset programs for cleaning, smoothie-making, frozen desserts, hot soup, and pureeing; When you don’t want to use a preset, you can choose your own speed or use the pulse feature for chunky blending (think chunky tomato sauce or salsa) or finer control. The low-profile 64-ounce container will fit neatly under most kitchen cabinets for easy countertop storage. The tamper, which is included with all Vitamix blenders, is designed to move food around without getting in the way of the blades, so it can be used when the blender is running.

If you don't have budget or space for a full-size Vitamix, this handheld immersion blender offers versatility and power in a compact form. Of course, it doesn't include a blending jar or pitcher, but it can be used in lots of vessels.We loved how much control we had over the power even though this isn't digital. During testing, we were blown away by how rich and frothy the smoothie came out, with very little need to scrape down the sides. Like with most models, the wide container caused some issues during the peanut butter test, so larger batches are encouraged. Similarly, the accessories only extend to cups and small processing bowls at present; when larger processing bowls or a small blender jug might be more useful. The tamper, at least, is standard, and is especially good for nudging stubborn ingredients towards the blades. There’s also a recipe book in the box, which is a must for making the most of a pricey machine. Why buy the Vitamix Ascent A2300i? Established in 1939, Vitamix specialise in high-powered blenders which can be used for all manner of tasks around the kitchen. Ever since 1949, when founder William G. Barnard created the first infomercial about how his Vitamix blender could help families live healthier lifestyles, Vitamix have revolutionised the way in which we use blenders to support a healthy lifestyle. To go with the container, you will find a tamper. Sometimes you need to move stuff around while blending and this is how you can make it happen. Instead of playing a game of will it blend, grab the tamper. You can be confident that the tamper will not touch the bottom of the container or blades. You will still likely need to clean the inside of the blender, especially the lid and the spout, by hand, but the self-clean mode on the Vitamix Ascent Series A3500i is very capable and keeps your hands away from the blender blades. If you want the blender jug to last, don't even think about putting it through the dishwasher. Should you buy the Vitamix Ascent Series A3500i?

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We tossed ingredients for tomato soup into the blender jar, and in under seven minutes, we poured it, steaming hot, into a bowl. Included Items: Just what you need We were thoroughly impressed with its ability to blend smoothies, iced lattes, rice flour, and even whipped cream. We even used the blender to turn the whipped cream into butter, which turned out perfectly, as well. If all you do is make smoothies, and maybe an occasional margarita. There's still nothing quite like a Vitamix. The ice crushing power is pretty incredible. Still, that's probably not all you want to do with it so let's talk about some of the other features. Compatible with an all-new family of Self-Detect containers, letting you create multiple batch sizes with a single machine, then immediately store, serve, or take them to go. MediaMath sets this cookie to avoid the same ads from being shown repeatedly and for relevant advertising.

Value: When all the other testing was finished, we revealed the retail prices of the tested blenders. The Vitamix brand is fairly expensive in general, so we compared the models to each other and to the average Vitamix price as well as to the average prices for all the blenders we've tested. Unfortunately, old-style containers (without the embedded wireless capabilities) can’t be used with this machine. However, all of the new, wireless-embedded containers designed for this machine will work on older blenders. Soup test: Soup was blended and heated using blade friction; the mixture was smooth, but the temperature was just below 70ºC. Vitamix pitchers are prone to a cloudy appearance—which is mineral build-up from fruits, vegetables, and hard water. Vitamix recommends soaking the pitcher with 1 cup of white vinegar and hot water overnight then using a non-abrasive scrubber to remove any remaining residue.This slightly more affordable blender is more basic than the flashier top-tier models, but it's perfect for small spaces. To make this 16-inch-tall machine more compact yet still powerful, Vitamix chose to simplify the usual blender controls in the design. First, there's no power button; it's powered on if it's plugged in. There's also no pulse button; there is a variable-speed dial that gives you full control. Vitamix blenders come with a high price tag. The more tech and features a Vitamix has, the higher the cost. Choosing a basic or Legacy model with simple manual controls is one way to save some money when shopping for a Vitamix. This excelled in our tests, blending an aerated smoothie with a very smooth texture. When it came to making peanut butter, we found that the wide and large container is best suited for larger batches. If you know you'll be frequently blending up small quantities, there is a compatible 32-ounce container sold separately that will be best suited for those recipes. The motor base has wireless connectivity, so it can read the size of the container that is in use and adjust the program settings and blending times appropriately. It comes with a 64-ounce container, but other compatible containers are available separately. An integrated timer turns the blender off when time runs out, so you can walk away and know that you’ve blended for exactly the right time. The intuitive controls are a touchscreen for a sleek appearance and easy cleaning. Like other Vitamix blenders, this one has variable speed controls as well as a pulse button for ultimate control of everything you blend.