I Can’t Face Cooking Breakfast in Summer – This $30-off XL Nutribullet Makes Smoothies Fast to Help Me Get Through Heatwave Mornings
It's one of the simplest blenders we have ever tested
There are summer mornings when it feels too hot to even think about breakfast, let alone cook one. On days like that, a quick smoothie becomes the easiest way to stay nourished without turning on the stove or forcing down a heavy meal.
I don’t want to deal with anything overly complicated first thing in the morning, which is why the nutribullet PowerCore XL Blender has caught my attention, especially with its current $30 Prime Day discount.
According to our expert tester, this best blender delivers smooth results in seconds with simple, no-fuss presets, which is exactly what I need to uncomplicate my mornings.
Our expert reviewer, Alex Frost, loved how simple this blender was to use, and the gigantic 72 oz capacity pitcher. It is ideal for families or those who like to batch prep.
If you have ever wondered which food prep appliance you need, a blender is probably the best place to start. From morning till night, they can blitz everything from pancake batter and smoothies to soups and sauces.
The nutribullet PowerCore Blender makes it even easier. With a generous 72 oz pitcher, six-point blade, and a 1400-watt motor, it makes light work of seeded fruits and tough rolled oats to create a super smooth mix.
We recently reviewed the PowerCore and loved just how easy it was to use. Nowadays, choosing the best kitchen appliances can be overcomplicated by the sheer number of functions a single tool offers. The PowerCore does one thing and does it well. With three variable speeds, a dedicated smoothie setting, and a pulse option, it keeps the morning routine streamlined and fuss-free while still delivering consistently smooth results.
Our only complaint is that when blending a pitcher full of ice and lemonade, it struggled and veered toward being too loud. In smoothies with cubes or frozen fruit, however, it posed no issue. If you are looking to create cooling slush-style drinks, a dedicated tool such as the Ninja Slushi Max, also available at Amazon, will always be my recommendation.
Being easy to clean and dishwasher-safe makes this an investment shoppers love, too. For instance, verified shopper Nicola Lannone shared in their five-star review, 'I was looking for a blender that can handle frozen fruit, ice, and nuts without struggling, and this turned out to be a great option. The motor is strong and creates a good vortex that pulls ingredients down into the blades, so you don’t have to constantly stop and stir.
'The texture is honestly comparable to much more expensive blenders (I owned a Vitamix for a while). Smoothies come out creamy, ice gets crushed evenly, and even tougher ingredients like almonds blend without much effort.'
It might finally be the thing to make me a morning person in summer.
What Else to Shop
To help you make the most of your new appliance, I have curated a selection of my must-have accessories to help clean a blender, and serve and store in style.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
Made of thick, durable, clear soda lime glass that is suitable for hot and cold liquids, these are ideal everyday drinking glasses and are perfect for everything from freshly blended smoothies to leftover soup. The plastic lids allow for easy refrigerator storage.
This long, thin spatula is designed specifically to safely reach to the bottom of a blender pitcher, making cleaning easier, and making sure you can savor every drop of your smoothies, sauces, and soups.
From smoothies to cocktails, blenders chomp through a lot of ice. This pack of four ice trays can help you bulk-prepare this essential, with a tray and scoop for easy storage and serving.
This non-adhesive, non-slip mat can be cut down to size for use under noisy kitchen appliances to dampen vibrations and sound, in cabinets, and to line drawers.
With the Vitamix's extra-large capacity, it is perfectly suited to meal prep. These Souper cubes make portioning meals simple. Simply portion, let cool, and freeze for blocks ready to defrost and reheat at a moment's notice.
Blenders usually live on your counter or get tucked away. Either way, the cord can get in the way, making a mess of your worktops or clogging up your storage space. These stick-on organizers keep cables neat.
Short on space at home? Consider one of the best blender food processor combos to double the functionality without the storage space.
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