The SOLARA BlendKwik Pro is a USB-rechargeable portable blender that blends straight into the bottle you drink from — no jar to wash, no counter to clear. Protein shakes at the gym, smoothies at your desk, juices while travelling.

• 25+ blends on a single charge — charges like your phone, over USB
• Blend-and-go bottle — the jar is the bottle, so there is nothing to decant
• Advanced blade system for lump-free shakes and smoothies
• Smart safety lock — it only runs when the bottle is properly secured
• BPA-free and sized to fit a car cup holder or a gym bag pocket
• Rinse-clean — add water and a drop of soap, run one cycle, rinse

What it is built for

Protein shakes, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, juices, purees and baby food — soft ingredients plus liquid, one serving at a time. That is where a personal blender beats both a shaker bottle (which leaves lumps) and a full-size mixer (which means washing a jar for one drink).

What it is not for

Being straight about this: a portable blender is not a mixer grinder. It will not dry-grind masala or coffee, will not make chutney or batter, and will not crush solid ice cubes — use crushed ice or frozen fruit instead. If you need grinding, keep your mixer; the two do different jobs.

Full detail in the portable blender buying guide, or see choosing one for the gym. Want cold-pressed juice with the fibre removed instead? Compare with the SOLARA Cold Press Juicer.