Don’t get us wrong—we love a good smoothie. But blenders are capable of so much more than that. We’re talking salad dressings, dips, soups, sauces, AND desserts!
If you don’t already own a blender, it’s time to take your cooking game to the next level.
Don’t let the initial cost of the purchase scare you, as you’ll end up saving money in the long run. Making food at home is cheaper and healthier than dining out, and experimenting in the kitchen is super-fun and rewarding.
Ready to impress your friends with your new and improved home-cooked meals? Here are some of our favorite vegan foods that you can make with a blender:
1) Chef Chloe’s Avocado Pesto
Give your pasta sauce a nutritional boost by blending avocados, pine nuts, and a few other ingredients that you probably already have at home.
2) Easy Mac & ‘Cheese’
Ready to be pleasantly surprised? Make this “cheesy” sauce by blending cooked potatoes, carrots, and onions.
3) Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Oat Blender Pancakes
These pancakes get a healthful boost from using oats instead of flour.
4) Cruelty-Free Queso
One of our favorite comfort foods ever.
5) Chipotle Hummus
Have 10 minutes? Hummus is yummus!
6) Easy Vegan Falafel
Now that you’ve made the hummus (above), it’s time to add falafel for a match made in heaven.
7) Vegan DIY Ice Cream
This is one exciting way to get your potassium. ?
8) Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing
Just one of many recipes you can make using soaked cashews and a blender.
9) Almond ‘Milk’
Nondairy beverages are available nearly everywhere these days, but have you ever made your own?
10) Peanut Butter Mousse
Need a quick dessert? This is great with peanuts or chocolate chips.
11) Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This hearty soup will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
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Are you ready to mix up your usual cooking routine? Recipes that involve a blender often use fewer kitchen tools and take less time. Happy blending!
