The 8 best smoothie makers for a cost-saving healthy treat, starting from as little as £25

Budget-friendly and easy set-up, it's no surprise that the Ninja Smoothie Maker is our top pick. The QB3001UKS is available to buy from Amazon UK - and comes with a simple touch-blend functionality, which makes super smooth drinks in seconds. Easy, right? Though compact, this smoothie maker comes with a powerful 700W motor and Ninja's top-quality blades make an easy job of blending.

From Amazon, this compact Ninja blender has earned a 4.7 average, thanks to enthusiastic customers banding together to tell us how amazing this blender is. Many reviewers have taken to Amazon to express their favourite features - from its blending capabilities and how easy it is to clean the cups (in the dishwasher). They love the quality, claiming it's perfect for smoothies to slushies. Small, but mighty, it's wrestled its way to our top spot for being of good value, versatile, and reliable. However, some customers say it's a little noisy (as expected) and can't quite tackle nuts.

This Ninja Blast Cordless Food Blender is one of our favourites, as it's powerful, high-performance and portable. With the super iconic Ninja Blast technology, you can blast through frozen ingredients and ice to create smoothies, frozen slushies, cocktails and iced lattes. Not to mention, it's a compact appliance and runs quietly. Plus, they're cordless and dishwasher-friendly for your convenience. You can make delicious drinks in the gym, car, work and more. So versatile, it offers the freedom to blend to your heart's content.

Thanks to Amazon reviews, this portable Ninja blender clocks in at a 4.4/5 star average rating, with customers complimenting the ease of cleaning and battery life. Well-made and high-quality, one customer commented that it's a "versatile and convenient kitchen tool". Ideal for kitchens looking for something powerful, but compact. Easy to store and carry, this Ninja pick comes complete with a handle for easy carry. Others, however, are not happy with the battery life - it may need charging more than you'd hope.

Looking for a convenient way to make nutritious (and delicious) smoothies? For a budget-friendly pick, we have chosen the Breville Blend Active Personal Blender & Smoothie Maker, which is under £25 - a true bargain, if you ask us. The perfect companion for summer, with its powerful motor and stainless steel blades with one-touch control, you'll be building smoothies and ice-cold drinks in no time. Add ingredients to the BPA-free sports bottle, blend and use the cap for on-the-go nutrition.

From over 7,000 Amazon reviews, the Breville Blend Active has earned a 4.1/5 star average. Many customers appreciate the ease of use and cleaning, claiming it works well and quickly. One customer says it's great for the price - and that the cup capacities are generous. Simple to operate, the customer loves that it's perfect for anyone looking for a "cheap and reliable blender". However, opinions are mixed on the performance - some customers say it's not that great.

We love this sleek blender from Haier. Designed to enhance your culinary creations with ease and style, the Haier I-Master Series 5 Blender boasts a powerful 1200W motor and six ultra-sharp blades for a professional job every time. Whether soups, smoothies or sauces, this pick has got you covered - with its sleek and easy-to-clean jug, safety grab handle and safe interlocking system. With three automatic programs, including Ato Clean and five speeds, it's versatile and powerful. It comes with a 1.7L jug for family-style smoothies or a 0.6L Tritan bottle and snap-on lid for on-the-go refreshment.

Innovative and versatile, we recommend the Ninja Foodi Blender + Soup Maker for a modern kitchen. Blending hot and cold - and cooking simultaneously - this can help create delicious dishes, from soups to smoothies to sauces in just 20 minutes. With a heat-resistant glass jug and 1000W motor base, this Ninja Foodi chops, sautés, blends and cooks to perfection - thanks to 10 cooking programs and six manual settings to give you control over your recipes. Whatever you're making, this Ninja Foodi has it covered. Complete with a dedicated cleaning program and non-stick coating, it's easy to clean, too. It's convenient, quick and versatile. Soup-er.

From over 3,400 global reviews on Amazon, this Ninja Foodi 2-in-1 comes at an impressive 4.7/5 star rating. Many customers like the quality, ease of use and cleaning of this pick. Though the jug is said to be heavy, it's not too complicated to clean - with the Auto Clean program. One customer commented that "Ninja doesn't disappoint" and does more than expected. They add that it's easy to use and love the different functions and programs for a healthier lifestyle. However, some customers found it noisy (as expected), the jug was too heavy and the control layout was not user-friendly.

We love the Salter NutriPro Portable Smoothie Maker - designed to maximalise vitamin and nutrient release. With its unique and multi-purpose blade, this smoothie maker is mighty enough to chop and crush ice. For a variety of delicious drinks, you can rely on the 1 litre and 800ml BPA-free blending cups to keep your delicious drinks safe, whether on the go or at home. Thanks to its powerful 1000W blades and motor, you can blend fruits, veggies, superfoods and more into delicious drinks. Plus, the removable blade attachment means it's easy to clean. Stylish, it'll look great on your kitchen side.

Great value - and efficient, this Salter pick comes highly rated on Amazon with a respectable 4.5/5 star rating average. Reviews praise the blending power, noise and compactness of this blender, packing plenty of power. One customer commented that it has "transformed" their kitchen experience. Effortless yet precise, customers praise its convenient blending cups and one-touch operation for a simple process. Another customer loves that it can make iced coffees, too. However, it is not dishwasher safe - and needs to be hand-washed.

Thanks to the Tower T12060PNK Personal Blender, Pink, you can effortlessly blend fruit, veggies and ice for cool, healthy drinks in no time, at all. For those who value a chic aesthetic and functionality, this Tower Cavaeltto model is the best for you. With a unique Softex coating, you're guaranteed a non-slip gadget for control during use; the blades are long-lasting and durable for consistent results. Plus, it comes with a 500ml smoothie bottle and lid, crafted from dishwasher-safe, BPA-free Tritan material—perfect for taking nutritious drinks on the go. And, who doesn't love pink? Cute, right?

From global ratings on Amazon, this Tower Blender has averaged 4.3/5 stars. Reviews like the ease of use and cleaning, as well as the appearance. One customer calls it a "great looking and feeling item", which is ergonomic and easy to hold. They appreciate that it'll deliver two fruity, nutritious smoothies. It'll fit in with most kitchens but will shine in copper or pink-themed kitchens. Some customers felt it took a little while to use - so, not the quickest model. But, super stylish, though.

Primed to make delicious smoothies, fresh juices, and aromatic coffee, the Salter EK44294 4-in-1 Juice and Blend Blender is a must-have. Powerful, versatile and super-speedy, this gadget can effortlessly handle any ingredient in its stainless steel blades. Coming with a litre jug for drinks, soups and sauces and a 30g milling cup for grinding coffee beans or spices, it showcases true flexibility. And, let's not forget the juicing. For those constantly on the go, you can rely on the 600ml portable bottle with an easy-drink lid to look after your tasty smoothie or juice creations.

Thanks to Amazon reviews, this Salter 4-in-1 appliance has averaged a decent 4.2/5 star rating, with customers praising the ease of use and cleaning, performance and value for money. And, not to mention the sleek appearance that'll fit in any kitchen. Save your kitchen sides of four appliances and combine them with this nifty piece of kit. One customer says it's easy to assemble and not as noisy as expected. Plus, for its many functions, it's easy enough to store. However, customers suggest that if the fruit is too big for the handle, just use your hand to support it. Another customer found cleaning a little tedious when it came to the juicer function.