As someone who is always on the go, I’m constantly looking for quick and easy meals that I can make in a pinch. As you must know by now, one appliance that I’ve come to rely on heavily is my blender. With a few simple ingredients and a blender, you can create some delicious, nutritious, and filling meals in minutes. Here are some of my favorite easy meals to make with my blender:
1. Spinach and Cheese Omelette
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Crack two eggs into the blender.
- Add the fresh spinach leaves, shredded cheese, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a heated non-stick frying pan.
- Cook over medium heat until the omelette is set.
- Fold the omelette in half, and serve hot.
2. Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions:
- Add the banana, rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and honey to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass, and serve cold.
3. Tomato Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, heavy cream, fresh basil leaves, salt, and pepper to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the soup is warmed through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves.
4. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions:
- Add the sliced banana, peanut butter, almond milk, ice, and honey to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass, and serve cold.
5. Salsa
Ingredients:
- 3 large tomatoes, quartered
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Add the quartered tomatoes, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño pepper, fresh cilantro leaves, lime juice, and salt to the blender.
- Blend until the salsa reaches the desired consistency.
- Pour the salsa into a bowl, and serve with tortilla chips.
These easy meals are perfect for anyone looking for quick and easy meal ideas. With just a few simple ingredients and a blender, you can create nutritious and delicious meals in no time. Give them a try and let me know your favorites!