Nix the (Vita)Mix

Everybody has a VitaMix — expensive and big, so it must be good, right? Ours came with the boat and never gets used: bulky and a pain to clean. But we make hummus and smoothies several times a week. How? The NutriBullet — small, the blender cup doubles as the serving cup, cleanup is a snap. Pro tip: order spare gears when you buy one.