After my friend Jenn discovered the benefits of owning a blender during the pandemic, she just kept going, creating all sorts of dishes and showing them off too! Blenders have long been a staple of many kitchens, but there’s so much you can do with this versatile appliance that the possibilities are seemingly endless. From smoothies to sauces to ice creams — just ask Jenn! Here are seven different uses for your blender:
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Smoothies: The classic go-to for blenders, smoothies are a great way to get a quick and nutritious meal or snack in no time. Load up fruits and vegetables into your blender along with some milk and/or yogurt for added protein and you’re all set.
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Soups: Blending is one of the easiest ways to make homemade soups! Just add cooked vegetables, broth, seasonings, herbs, and spices into your blender and puree until it has reached the desired consistency.
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Sauces & Dips: Making sauces or dips is incredibly easy using a blender! Throw in ingredients like tahini, salsa, avocado, chickpeas, fresh herbs, lemon juice – whatever you desire – and blend until it reaches the right consistency for your dish.
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Dressings & Marinades: In need of a salad dressing? Make dressings quickly by adding all ingredients into your blender at once and blending until smooth. You can also use a blender for marinades; just throw in garlic cloves, herbs, oil or vinegar and blend until everything is evenly combined!
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Nut Butters: Making nut butters from scratch doesn’t have to be difficult when you use a blender! All you need are raw nuts (almonds work best), some added oil if desired, some sweetener such as honey or maple syrup, and spices such as cinnamon or sea salt for flavor – then all you have to do is blend away until creamy perfection is achieved!
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Milkshakes & Frozen Drinks: Want something cool and refreshing on a hot summer day? Look no further than your trusty blender! Add in some frozen fruit (strawberries work great!), non-dairy milk of choice such as almond or coconut milk along with some vanilla extract or cocoa powder if desired – then blend away!
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Ice Creams: No need to buy store-bought ice creams when making them yourself using your blender is so much more fun (and tasty!). Start off with full-fat coconut milk or cream as the base then add other flavors such as vanilla extract or cocoa powder depending on what type of ice cream you want – finish off with sweeteners such as honey or white sugar if desired before blending away – deliciousness awaits!
With these seven uses for the humble kitchen appliance otherwise known as “the blender”, there’s sure to be something delightful awaiting even the most novice chef in their very own kitchen space waiting to be discovered! So dust off those blenders today – it’s time to get creative in the kitchen!
Benefits of Owning a Blender
Owning a blender comes with many pros. Here are some of the most notable ones:
- Easy to use: blenders have simple controls and require minimal effort to operate.
- Versatility: blenders can be used to make soups, sauces, dressings, smoothies, ice cream, milkshakes, nut butter and more.
- Cost-effective: they are relatively inexpensive compared to other kitchen appliances such as food processors or juicers.
- Time-saving: blending is typically quicker than other methods of meal preparation such as cooking or baking.
- Nutritious meals/snacks: blending helps to easily incorporate fruits and vegetables into any recipe for a nutritionally balanced meal or snack.
- Reduce kitchen waste: you can easily reduce your kitchen waste by using up leftover ingredients in a single dish.
- Reduce environmental impact: blenders use significantly less energy than other kitchen appliances making them an eco-friendly choice!
Summary
Blenders are a great addition to any kitchen and can be used to make a variety of dishes. With simple controls and minimal effort to operate, this versatile appliance is great for quickly making nutritious meals or snacks that minimize environmental impact. It’s also an economical choice for reducing kitchen waste as you can easily incorporate leftovers in one dish. If you haven’t yet done so, creative in your own kitchen space with a blender today!