The BLACK+DECKER PowerCrush Blender isn't playing games. It's here to get the job done.

It's the kind of kitchen workhorse that doesn't flinch at frozen fruit, doesn't overheat halfway through margarita night, and doesn't require a degree in smoothie science to operate. Now 17% off on Amazon, it's the rare under-$50 appliance that actually feels like it belongs in an adult kitchen, not a dorm room.

The thing about blenders is that they're often either too weak to be useful or too powerful to trust after 9 p.m., but this one hits the sweet spot. It's sturdy, no-nonsense, and refreshingly analog in its function. There's no touch screen or "smart" connection -- just good old-fashioned buttons, a glass jar that feels like it could double as gym equipment, and enough motor strength to make a pina colada feel like a supreme achievement (because it is).

The BLACK+DECKER PowerCrush Multi-Function Blender features a 700-watt peak motor, four-tip stainless steel blades, and a 6-cup glass jar built for durability and dishwasher-safe cleanup. Its three speed settings (plus pulse) let you customize blending from chunky salsas to smooth smoothies, while the built-in Pour Spout keeps you from making a Jackson Pollock out of your countertop.

This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products - for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to cooking classes that will level-up your skills to new dinnerware to upgrade your holiday hosting. Prior to joining the Post's shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith's Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.

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