Blendtec Classic 575 Blender Review: First Impressions from The Average Kitchen
Welcome back to The Average Kitchen! Jamie here, stepping in for Mark, and today we’re diving into our very first experience with the Blendtec Classic 575 Blender. We bought this ourselves (yep, paid full price—about CAD $465 on Amazon Canada), and we’re putting it through real-world kitchen tests to see if it lives up to the hype.
Let’s get blending!
Blendtec Classic 575: Specs at a Glance
Before we hit “start,” here’s a quick rundown of what this machine brings to the countertop:
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Motor: 1560 watts
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Warranty: 2 years
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Cord Length: 3 feet
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Dimensions: 8" x 7" x 15" (Fits under most cabinets)
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Weight: 7.28 lbs
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Jar Type: WildSide+ Jar (though some models come with the Classic Jar)
Also included: a heavy-duty spatula and a multi-language owner’s manual—your language will likely only take up a couple of pages.
Controls and Features
The Blendtec Classic 575 has a small digital display and several clearly labeled buttons:
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Stop/Pulse/Low/High
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60s and 90s timed cycles
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Pre-programmed buttons for Smoothie and Clean cycles
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Total blend count tracker (yep, this thing keeps count!)
Test #1: Almond Milk
Our first test? Homemade almond milk—a favorite for many and a great way to test blending finesse.
Ingredients:
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1 cup of almonds (soaked for two nights)
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4 cups of water
Blendtec recommends adding ingredients from softest to hardest, so we poured the water in first, followed by the soaked almonds.
Blend Settings: Medium-High speed for 50–60 seconds.
Results:
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Smell: Definitely almond-y.
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Texture: Liquid, but unfiltered.
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Straining: Used a nut milk bag to remove almond pulp.
Taste Test: Unsweetened, basic almond milk. Super smooth—comparable to skim milk. Could easily be improved with a little sweetener or salt.
Test #2: Cleaning Cycle
With almond milk done, it was time to test the auto-clean function:
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Add 1 cup water + a drop of dish soap.
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Hit the Clean button.
In 25 seconds, it ran through a complete cycle. After a rinse, the jar was impressively clean. Just a quick wipe around the rim was needed. Solid.
Test #3: Smoothie Time
Next, we tested the smoothie-making chops with one of our go-to recipes.
Ingredients:
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1 cup water (plus a bit more added later)
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1 scoop protein powder
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A handful of spinach
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1 Cosmic Crisp apple (core removed, skin on)
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Frozen pineapple (for chill and texture)
Blend Settings: Smoothie preset (ran for 60 seconds at variable speeds)
Results:
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Lid held securely (once I figured it out).
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Smooth, creamy blend.
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No leftover apple skin or spinach bits.
Taste Test: Delicious. Light, refreshing, and super smooth. No grit or chunks left behind.
Test #4: One-Ingredient Peanut Butter
We love a challenge, and nothing says “power blender” like making peanut butter from scratch.
Ingredients:
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3 cups salted peanuts
Process:
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Start on low for 15 seconds
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Gradually increase to high, blending until 50 seconds or more
Results:
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Smells amazing.
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Needed to tamp down a few times, but it worked.
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Final product: chunky-style peanut butter, and we loved it!
Clean-Up: Not quite as simple due to the sticky texture, but with some rinsing and wiping, it cleaned up well. Impressive considering the mess.
Test #5: Cauliflower Rice
Chopped up a head of cauliflower and dropped it in.
Method: Used Pulse mode to achieve a rice-like texture.
Results:
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It worked! But...
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The jar shape made it tough for larger pieces to reach the blades.
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Best for small batches or pre-chopped florets.
Sound Level Check
During one of the clean cycles, we tested noise levels (unscientifically). It’s loud, but not unbearable. Given the power of the motor, that’s expected.
Final Thoughts
After several real-life kitchen tests, here's what we think:
✅ Pros
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Blends super smooth (especially smoothies and nut milk)
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Excellent cleaning cycle
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Strong enough for nut butters
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Easy-to-use controls with smart presets
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Feels well-built and durable
⚠️ Cons
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Jar shape isn’t ideal for certain tasks (like cauliflower rice)
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Lid has a learning curve
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Pricey at $450+ CAD
Is it worth it?
If you’re blending daily—smoothies, nut milk, nut butters—yes. This is a high-performance blender that simplifies cleaning and delivers consistent results. If your blender lives in the cupboard and comes out once a month, maybe not.
Final verdict:
💯 The Average Kitchen recommends the Blendtec Classic 575!
Let us know what you think in the comments. Tried a different test we didn’t cover? We’d love to hear it!
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