The Beast Mini Blender Plus is a compact countertop blender designed for small-batch blending tasks. It’s marketed as a solution for smoothies, shakes, dressings, sauces, and dips, and comes with extra vessels, a straw cap, and straws. After using it for a few weeks, I have a clearer picture of where it fits in a kitchen and where it falls short.
This blender has a 600-watt motor and a 20-ounce blending cup. It operates by pressing down on the cup to start blending, which is a familiar mechanism for many personal blenders. The included extras are a second 20-ounce vessel, a straw cap, and reusable straws, making it convenient for those who want to prepare drinks in advance or share them. The base is compact and has a non-slip bottom, so it stays put during use.
In real-world use, the Beast Mini Blender Plus handles soft fruits, leafy greens, and liquid bases like milk or juice reasonably well. Frozen fruit can be a challenge; you’ll need to cut it into smaller pieces or add more liquid to avoid stalling. For smoothies, it produces a consistent texture if you don’t overload it with ice or thick ingredients. It’s also effective for making salad dressings, vinaigrettes, and simple sauces, where the smaller vessel size is actually an advantage since you’re not scraping down a large container for a small amount of liquid.
One limitation is the motor’s power. At 600 watts, it’s adequate for light blending but struggles with tougher ingredients like raw nuts, fibrous vegetables, or large chunks of frozen fruit. You’ll need to pulse or manually shake the cup to get things moving. This is a trade-off for its size and price. Compared to a full-sized blender like a Vitamix or Ninja, the Beast Mini Blender Plus is slower and less versatile. However, it’s also much easier to clean and store, which is a plus for small kitchens or dorm rooms.
Another trade-off is the blending cup design. The cup has a wide mouth, which helps with adding ingredients, but the blending assembly includes a gasket that can trap food if not rinsed immediately. Over time, this could become a hygiene issue if you’re not thorough with cleaning. The straw cap is a nice addition, but it’s not leak-proof, so you wouldn’t want to toss the filled cup into a bag without extra care.
Who is this blender for? It suits individuals or couples who make single servings of smoothies or shakes regularly and value counter space. It’s also good for people who want a dedicated blender for small tasks like making dressings or baby purees. It is not suitable for heavy-duty blending, such as grinding nuts into butter, crushing large amounts of ice, or making thick green smoothies with fibrous greens. If you need to blend for a family or frequently use tough ingredients, a larger, more powerful blender would be a better investment.
In summary, the Beast Mini Blender Plus is a functional tool for light, small-batch blending. It has some useful extras and a compact footprint, but its motor and cup design have clear limits. It’s a reasonable choice if your needs align with its capabilities and you’re aware of the trade-offs.
