Ninja Foodi 3-in-1 Hand Blender, Hand Mixer & Chopper, Food Processor with 3 Attachments, 850W Powerbase, Immersion Blender, 5 Mixing Speeds, 2 Blending Speeds, 1.5m Cord, Black CI100UK

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Additional attachments: Many immersion blenders function with a motor that can also be connected to attachments for chopping, processing, whisking or frothing. If you already have stand-alone versions of these appliances, you can save money by buying a model without the extras, but they can be a convenient option if you don't own the pieces or want to consolidate your storage. One accessory we highly recommend is a sturdy, tall and narrow blending jar: It helps ensure the blender is submerged, reduces splattering and makes the up-and-down motion needed to blend easier. Plus, you can serve or store food directly in it.

There are downsides: it's loud for an immersion blender, and the motor body is heavy, so it's more tiring to hold onto than lighter models. If you're not a baker, you might also prefer a blender that doubles as a food processor instead of a mixer. The Breville Control Grip is a sturdy option with a bowl and blade meant for chopping vegetables. You can use it directly in a pot or pan, but it doesn't handle raw fibrous ingredients as well as the Ninja. If all you need is a blender, and any extra attachments will accumulate dust in a cupboard, consider one of the cheaper options below. Paying more for a hand blender will usually get you more attachments, which slot into the main blender handle to get different food processing jobs done.Ninja blenders are broken down into a few different model lines. Neither line is better than the other; they just offer different features that may appeal to you more. We made soup, houmous and smoothies with each hand blender, running each ran for the same length of time, on the highest setting.

In all cases, ease of use, suitability for the task at hand, and the final results are taken into consideration in our final rating. The worst hand blenders left us with chopped nuts and herbs of a variety of sizes, lumpy mash and us wondering if the egg whites would ever reach stiff peaks. Ease of use Cordless immersion blenders can offer a comparable performance to conventional plug-in models and give you the freedom to move around the kitchen. However, some immersion blenders come with a warning not to run the blender continuously for more than a few minutes. Also, most aren't as well-suited as a full-size or personal blender if you want to make smoothies for the whole family or process tougher ingredients like nuts and ice cubes.Full-sized: This type of blender is the most common type, great for full-sized recipes and larger families. We also tried each hand blender with Cambridge simulation gloves , which simulates reduced hand mobility, to see which ones are more comfortable to use for people with limited dexterity or strength.

Ninja Professional Plus: This line of Ninja blenders offers fewer presets and more basic design. Ideal for an individual that knows their way around a blender, how long they want to blend for and what speed would work best for an ingredient, these tend to be cheaper than other lines as well.

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Hand blender: For even less storage, a hand blender can fit in a drawer and used to blend ingredients in whichever container of your choosing. These are also great for traveling, but keep in mind the blender results aren't always as even as a traditional style blender. Handle and grip: To operate an immersion blender, you’ll grip the handle with one hand and press the on, off or speed buttons with your fingers, so it needs to feel comfortable to hold and operate simultaneously. Your hands will fatigue if the handle is too large, if the buttons are too small or awkwardly placed or if the blender feels heavy. Also, the buttons should be easy to press without much force. Ideally, your fingers will fall naturally on the buttons when you hold the handle. We found non-slip rubber handles to be softer and easier to grip. They were originally designed forhot blending and are well-suited for that. You can blend pureed soup or sauce without pouring hot ingredients into a blending jar. Their compact design is also helpful for blending small batches of dips, dressing, or even single-serve smoothies without pulling out your big full-size blender. You can usually store them in a kitchen drawer, so they can also appeal to people looking to save valuable counter space.

The Ninja Foodi Power Mixer System is the best immersion blender we've tested. If you need a blender to process hot ingredients for soups and sauces or simply want a compact machine, it's a great option. It smoothlyblends fibrous ingredients, which is important if you want smooth vegetable soups or purees.This model alsostands out from other immersion blenders because it converts into a hand mixer. With the included beaters attached, you can use the blender to mix cookie dough or cake batter. A beaker and a whisk attachment for whipping cream or stirring salad dressing are also included for blending. The blending arm and all the accessories are dishwasher-safe. Those with difficult-to-reach crevasses or blender heads that couldn't be removed were the worst products we tried. The best hand blenders were easy to rinse out and clean by hand. Build qualityThe best hand blenders produced silky-smooth foods with a consistent texture. The worst left lots of chunks behind and our hands tingly after use from the large vibrations. Endurance