There is a seemingly endless supply of small appliances we can add to our arsenal of kitchen helpers. But which ones deserve a coveted place on the pantry shelf?

The Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ Pro Compact System was designed based on customer feedback  asking for a juicer that can perform multiple functions and doesn’t take up a lot of counter space.

Ninja Blender

Enter Ninja, a compact system that attacks multiple chores like, well, a ninja warrior. It plows through ice, frozen veggies and even nuts as readily as it blends ripe fruit. Picture your blender after six months of working out three times a week with a personal trainer.

Sure, it’s great for making smoothies. And the Auto-iQ system takes the guesswork out of blending. But the Pro Compact does more, which makes it a great choice in kitchens where space is limited—or in a larger kitchen that already is maxed out on square footage.

A 40-ounce blend and prep bowl has a powerful blade that can be used for both chopping and mixing dough. (Holiday alert: It’s super for mixing cookie dough.) There’s also a 30-page recipe guide, plus two 24-ounce Nutri Ninja Tritan Cups with sip-and-seal lids and a 24-ounce stainless steel Nutri Ninja Cup with lid for energy drinks on the run.

An additional attachment allows you to grind coffee beans and spices.

You can find the Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ Pro Compact System at Target, Kmart, Bed Bath and Beyond and other retailers. MSRP: $159.99.