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    I made a mistake today and broke my blender. It was a very simple Back-to-Basics model that lasted 20+ years. A gasket came loose from inside the lid and got caught in the spinning blade, causing a jam I cannot fix.

    What are some good quality blenders on the market right now for making protein shakes? I want something easy to clean and have a preference for a glass rather than plastic.

    Thank you,

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    We use a regular, no frills Osterizer in our house. It has a glass pitcher that's easy to take apart to clean, parts are standardized and easy to find. It's basically the same kind I've used all my adult life. (Also most of my youth, for that matter...)

    As a bonus, the pitcher uses the same threading as Mason jars, so you can attach the blade base to jars and blend stuff right in them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BareSteel View Post
    I made a mistake today and broke my blender. It was a very simple Back-to-Basics model that lasted 20+ years. A gasket came loose from inside the lid and got caught in the spinning blade, causing a jam I cannot fix.

    What are some good quality blenders on the market right now for making protein shakes? I want something easy to clean and have a preference for a glass rather than plastic.

    Thank you,
    How to Add Calories to a Protein Shake | Andrew Lewis

    A possible cheaper alternative depending on lifestyle and your views on the COH (Cost of Hassle) of clean up.

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    I have used my Vitamix for 15 years. No problems with it and I use it 3-4 times every day.

    It came with 2 containers and they are plastic. I don't know if they sell them with glass containers.

    It was expensive but I would definitely recommend/buy again.

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    The motor base is the expensive part. You can probably buy a new blade/housing unit or a new blender container if you need that. They're generally available for even very old models of well-known manufacturers. Check online.

    Consumer retail blenders don't crush ice well. Years ago I bought a commercial Osterizer bar blender because I wanted to crush ice easily. They're great. I was only able to find it at a restaurant supply. Parts are readily available. It mixes various powders better than consumer blenders.

    Now I also have a Vitamix that has a lot of other functions I use. It's a lot more expensive than the Osterizer bar blender. If all you want to do is mix shakes, you don't need to spend for a Vitamix or another expensive blender.

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    I bought 2 cheap-o stick blenders (Bella brand) and stainless steel milkshake cups. It easily mixes whey, ice, milk, and bananas, and I always throw the blender attachment into the dishwasher even though it is not dishwasher safe. I'm on years 6 and 7 with the blenders. Clean up could not be easier.

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    Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I'm leaning toward an Osterizer that got good marks on Consumer Reports, but haven't made the decision yet. Man, I miss old tech. Just feels like so many products are needlessly complicated these days.

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    Will any of these blender be suitable to make peanut cream without having to stop every minute to let the motor cool off?

    Thanks,

    IPB

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    Quote Originally Posted by IlPrincipeBrutto View Post
    Will any of these blender be suitable to make peanut cream without having to stop every minute to let the motor cool off?

    Thanks,

    IPB
    Vitamix can puree anything. You could probably liquify rocks with it.

    Yes they cost more but you do get what you pay for.. they have a 15+ year warrantee, everything is made in the USA and if you call them the customer support is exceptional.

    It's really all about the motor in the thing, very high efficiency/quality and sounds like a jet engine when you put it into the highest setting (which can actually heat liquids)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonathan Stewart View Post
    Vitamix can puree anything. You could probably liquify rocks with it.
    Many thanks, much appreciated.

    IPB

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