Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #223 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Kenwood
• Model: 0WSB055001

Features

• Compact - 2 x 0.5 Litre calibrated travel mugs
• 2 x non-spill, drink-through lids - 2 speeds plus pulse
• Detachable stainless steel blades - Safety interlock
• Non-slip rubber feet - 0.5L Capacity
• Silver with Dark Grey Trim - Wattage: 300W

Manufacturer's Description
Most people snack because they are on a journey, now you can integrate the healthy option into your diet, while 'on the go'.

Kenwood Smoothie To Go is especially useful for breakfast on the way to work, or a great way to take an inexpensive smoothie to the gym.

Smoothie To Go features a 300W motor, 2 speeds and pulse as well as 2 blender goblets, so that when you've made your favourite smoothie recipe, you can simply unscrew the blender lid and screw on the travel beaker lid.

A great way to ensure that you and your family get their recommended daily fruit intake.

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Customer Reviews

Small and Slick
I have had several smoothie machines in the past, and found them noisy, cumbersome, and difficult to wash up. They often had trouble properly breaking up ice and frozen ingredients, and the tap would invariably clog up.

Not so with this innovative lttle gadget from Kenwood. The blending action is wonderfully fast, and efficient, making quick work of frozen ingredients,and the pieces are very easy to wash and disassemble. The receptacle in which the ingredients are blended is also the cup that can be taken away with the smoothie in it - the blades screw on and can be replaces by leak-proof cap. The idea of being able to take the smoothie away, undecanted, for speed and, more importantly, reduction of washing up, is genius. Even better, there are two cups provided, so if there are two of you, you can both make a smoothie before work.

I am one of nature's late risers, and getting up is timed to the last possible second; I can make a smoothie in about two minutes. This is the quick and easy smoothie maker I have always dreamed of.

Great little machine
What a great idea from Kenwood! I love this machine! I have had a few smoothie machines and found them heavy, hard to dismantle and clean etc etc. This one is so easy to use, just stick your ingredients in the jug, stick the blade on and wizz, then put the leak proof lid on and go! So simple. I find I need to take it off the base sometimes, give it a quick shake and wizz again, just because if you use thick ingredients like yoghurt/ banana etc it sometimes needs a shake because the whole thing is upside down as it were, but this takes seconds as it is so easy to do! I'm thinking of getting a second one so that I can have four beakers (one for each member of the family) and then I can put the base away for when this one finally gives up! It's easy to clean, robust, and works well. It really is the best smoothie maker i've ever seen or used..............................Well, I am now writing this two months later! Although I loved this machine, the motor burnt out after six weeks and now it is no more! I dont think I can reduce the stars now, but it seems to be a common problem.

A must for the health-conscious kitchen - and the lazy cook
Don't hesitate! This little beauty is a must in any health-conscious kitchen. Compact size, robust, easy to use. very easy to clean too.

If, like me, you're new to the whole idea of making and drinking smoothies, then this is the best way to start. Prepare to be converted to the smoothies craze! It's a very healthy - and tasteful - way to get your daily five portions of fresh wholesome fruit and vegetables - not to mention drinks, nuts, yoghurts, and the rest. I now find that I can include many items in my daily diet that I would not even have previously considered - even a few small pieces of celery or frozen spinach go down just find when they're part of a smoothie including delicious fruits and fresh yoghurt! And, like me, you can make up your own recipes as you go along, endless possibilities.
Also, great for those on a diet to eat more fruit and vegetables in a delicious, convenient way. And for those on a budget, a good way to cut out the expensive cravings for junk food, and to reduce the groceries bill.

Any downsides? Well, yes, it is loud when it's operating - but it only needs to be switched on for a maximum 20 seconds or so to do the business - so that's no real problem. (Completely unnecessary to keep the motor running for longer than this, and I believe this will also keep the motor in good health).
Also, 0.5 litre capacity is just fine for one or two people, but those with a larger family may consider this to be rather small for their needs. (Note: two jugs of 0.5 litre capacity each are provided, so it's easy for your other half to make a second smoothie).

Also, an essential starter ingredient in any smoothie has to be five or six ice cubes (with some tap water, or other liquid) - so make sure your kitchen has a fridge compartment that can make ice cubes before you buy this!
(And you will also need a decent ice cube tray, I mean one that lets you - easily - press out the newly frozen ice cubes from its base, some don't do this so well. I bought mine - a cheap plastic one that does this just fine - for a few quid at my local hardware store).

Highly recommended. Those working outdoors or in offices during the day may also consider keeping their morning smoothies cool at work by purchasing something like the Thermos Work Series Stainless Steel Flask Blue 1.2L or similar - although this is rather expensive now, costs more than the smoothie maker!

Update - One year later (22 May 2009)

Exactly one year on from my original review as I write this, and no problems to report, as yet. I have used my smoothie maker about four or five times a week on average for more than a year now, and it's still going strong. I see no reason why it should not continue to give me many more years of usage, if looked after, and, in my opinion, it's more than paid for itself with the usage already given, I am very happy with it!

One extra tip:

1. Don't waste your money buying smoothie recipe books - these are unnecessary, it's the easiest thing in the world to make a smoothie. I say: Experiment, make up your own recipes as you go along, it really is easy. However, if you are looking for some new healthy-eating ideas for your smoothie maker, and want an easy and quick alternative to the fixed recipe ideas in most foodie/diet books, then check out the recently published From Belly Fat to Belly Flat: The Medically Proven Diet to Reshape Your Body by Dr C W Randolph. An easy, informative read, with I think good advice from the doctor on healthy eating for everyone, I believe even those in good shape would benefit from reading this book. Especially chapter three's non-negotiable food list - is worth checking out. And, of course, it's much easier - and quicker - to add these foods items onto your weekly shopping list when you have a smoothie maker in your kitchen!

I believe that the smoothie maker is a must-have - a much more useful accessory to have in the kitchen than a toaster, a slow cooker, or a breadmaker. Don't miss out!