If you're just now being introduced to the smoothie life like many of our moms, this is a great beginning blender to start with chopping up your basic fruits/veggies for smoothies. Don't let the price fool you though, the power that this blender packs will surprise you!
The Beginners Blender (Oster Simple Blend) w/ Go Cup
Blend perfect smoothies and dips, puree soup, prep sauces and more with the Simple Blend 100. Amazing ice crushing power takes ice from cubed to crushed in seconds and pulverizes ingredients so you can enjoy chunk-free smoothies and shakes, grind coffee beans, puree fresh vegetable soup, shred and grate cheese for pizza, tacos, salads and more. You can create your favorite recipes fresher and easier with 10-speed versatility and a motor that's built with a boost of extra power at start-up using 700 watts, moving ingredients down into a spiraling vortex, then continues with smooth blending control at 450 watts. For easy cleaning, the BPA free plastic blending jar provides peace of mind and is dishwasher safe while all metal drive provides lasting durability to blend smoothie after smoothie, year after year.
Blend Better Tip: For best results, always use accurate liquid measurements to ensure ingredients blend freely in jar.