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Vitamix vs Magic Bullet
So, you’ve heard about the benefits of green smoothies and you’re in the market for a blender to make them.
You’ve seen the infomercials or maybe even the demonstrations at Costco and are thinking, “which blender is the best?” Well, it’s time to have the blender showdown from someone who has owned both!
Magic Bullet.
The Magic Bullet can be purchased for about $50 with all sorts of attachments (that you probably will never use). The ease of making one shake at a time and not messing up more dishes is a plus for a busy person. However, I have found that it is really loud, doesn’t crush ice very well, and breaks easily. I found that I had to replace one every year. But, I did love that I could make the shake and drink it from the same cup! Less dishes is a win for this busy mom!
Pros: Low price, Easy Cleanup, Convenient
Cons: Doesn’t Crush Ice Well, Breaks Easily, Noisy
Vitamix.
Woah. Those things are expensive! I’d watched the demonstrations at Costco and thought, that’s cool that it can make all those different things, but I just need it to make shakes. With all four in my family drinking a fruit and veggie shake every day (more on this in a minute), I found that the Magic Bullet wasn’t cutting it. Plus, I had to replace them every year.
A friend encouraged me to bite the bullet (no pun intended) and purchase the Vitamix. I love how quickly I could make our shakes, how it made the shakes smooth with no ice chunks, and how it was slightly quieter than the Magic Bullet.
I think I’ve had mine for about eight years. I haven’t had to replace it although I feel like I need a new canister because ours is looking a little worn from all its use. I also love that I can make soup and other things from it. You don’t have to spend the money on the most expensive one in the lineup because truthfully, you probably won’t use all of those functions.
Pros: Makes multiple drinks, Reliable, Excellent Ice Crushing
Cons: Expensive, Still Pretty Loud, More Cleanup
So, which is the winner? It really depends on your goals and your family. If you’re committed to a healthy lifestyle and enjoy a daily smoothie, a Vitamix will be worth the investment.
However, if you’re new to making shakes, you might start with a Magic Bullet and get used to it before making the bigger investment in a Vitamix.
Whichever blender you use, I highly recommend using Shakeology as the base of your daily smoothie. It always makes my day better! With over 70 fruits and veggies in one glass, my healthiest meal of the day will always be Shakeology.
As a busy mom, I was sluggish and lacked energy to make it through the day…especially in the afternoon. With Shakeology, I don’t get that 3pm slump I used to get, and I don’t have the cravings for sweets anymore, either. Because I’m not grabbing for unhealthy choices, I find I am able to maintain my waistline – especially in conjunction with fitness training. It also helps everyone in my family stay “regular”…if you know what I mean. Want to know more? Read more here.
