This little blender makes a lot more than smoothies

Two personal blenders pictured with cups of blended juices.

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Compared with their full-size brethren, personal blenders take up significantly less countertop space, are easier to clean, and are great for taking on the go. With a quick blitz, these mini (but mighty) blenders can turn chunks of frozen fruit and fibrous greens into a silky, delectable smoothie. But they can also do so much more: We’ve used them to make sauces, emulsify salad dressing, whip cream, and crush ice. Our brand-new favorites are powerful, speedy, and — dare we say it — sort of cute?

After blending pounds of fruit and nut butters, these 2 stood out→

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Plus: The best plain yogurt

A bunch of bowls of yogurt and berries, displayed on a table.

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There are a lot of yogurts out there, but we thought it was most fair to judge the plainest version. We taste-tasted 54 types of plain yogurts to find the best options hidden among the grocery store dairy aisle, including a plush Greek yogurt and a velvety option that feels like a treat.

Bon appétit→

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