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can i use a household blender to make smoothies or do i have to buy a smoothie maker?

yes , you can use a blender. Just add your fruit, yogurt and a little juice.
of course u can! a smoothie maker is a glorified blender!
YES, use your household blender and experiment with the settings. smoothie makers are just a way to get your money.
A blender works great... I just made one in my blender. Yogurt, banana, strawberries. Yum! You can add ice or not... it's up to you.
We make smoothies all the time using the blender. Now they are not exactly the same as 7-11 or anywhere else where it has a proffessional machine, but they are good at half the cost if not more. We usually have soda around the house. We put ice, about 2 cups worth in the blender. Pour in about 1/2 to 3/4 cup soda. Blend it up for a delicious drink. You may encounter some small ice cubes that did not get mixed in, but hey, for the price, it is well worth it. Great for the kids.
a smoothie maker is a blender with a spout pretty much, same difference. I own both and find the blender is easier to clean. A great recipe is add 2 cups ice, 1/2 cup skim milk, 1 container peach yogurt, 1 cup frozen peaches. It is soooooo YUMMY!
Yes, save yourself the money and go ahead and use your blender.
I use my food processor. It chops the ice very finely and its quick!!!
yes you can use a blender it will do the same thing as a smoothie maker have a nice smoothie