10 Recipes You Can Make In Your Blender (that Aren't Smoothies)
Get a lot more mileage out of your blender — and save some time and grocery dollars, too — with these nutritious blender recipes from registered dietitians and healthy chefs. Who says ice cubes have to be just H20, Use fruit-flavored cubes to add antioxidant-rich sweetness to your water glass.
“In the heat of the summer, it’s important to hydrate with plenty of fluid and water-rich foods,” says Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, a sports dietitian in New York City. “Watermelon is more than 90 percent water, and it contains the electrolyte potassium, which aids hydration.” To flavor your water without any added sugar, freeze a batch of these refreshing Watermelon Lime Ice Cubes. Making batter in a blender is a great way to sneak in fruits and veggies for an extra boost of nutrition. Enjoy a batch of naturally sweet, beet-based Pink Pancakes.
“This recipe couldn't be easier, because the batter is whipped up in a blender in less than 60 seconds,” says dietitian blogger Chelsea Gloeckner, MS, RD. “You can top the pancakes with your favorite sweet or savory toppings — avocado, tahini and grapefruit is a delicious combo.” Or try Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes or Sweet Potato Flax Waffles.
Homemade Pistachio Milk is super easy to make, thanks to the help of a high-powered blender. This type of nut milk isn’t readily available at the supermarket, so it’ll taste like a treat. Drink the milk on its own, or pair with your favorite whole-grain cereal. Don’t forget to save the pulp — you can stir it into a bowl of oatmeal, or even a muffin or quick bread batter to take advantage of the protein and fiber that the pistachios boast.
Muffin batter is just as easy to prep as pancake batter — and blending allows you to easily add in veggies. “As a busy mom, I need fast recipes that use minimal kitchen tools and pack a lot of nutrients,” says Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, a dietitian in Boulder, Colorado.
“These Veggie Blender Muffins can be adapted to use whatever veggies you have on hand, and the kids won't even know! ” If you’re in the mood for something fruit based and sweeter, go with PB&J Banana Mini Blender Muffins or Banana Nut Oat Muffins. Love the creaminess of Alfredo sauce, but not the calories and fat it’s typically packed with, Blend up a version with a base of cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and herbs, instead. This Cottage Cheese Alfredo allows you to add a delicious, protein-packed sauce to pasta, spaghetti squash or veggie noodles.
Some store-bought dressings are great, but others are packed with added sugar and are pretty high in calories because of the oil or cream they contain. Plus, why not save grocery dollars by blending up ingredients you likely already have at home, “This Creamy Lemon Basil Dressing gets its creaminess from soaked cashews, which are soft enough for any blender,” says Catherine Brown, a plant-based chef in Errol, New Hampshire.
“It contains no dairy, added sugar or oil — and offers some protein and fiber. It's fantastic on salad, with roasted vegetables, over baked potatoes or as a dipping sauce! Fancy pureed soups aren’t just for restaurants — and soup doesn’t have to be a meal reserved for colder temps either. “This no-cook soup uses canned tomatoes, which are high in lycopene (a natural plant chemical found in higher amounts in canned tomatoes),” says Toby Amidor, MS, RD author of Smart Meal Prep for Beginners.
“Research has linked lycopene with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, prostate cancer and macular degeneration.” Whip up Chilled Tomato-Herb Soup and freeze extra in small containers for quick weeknight meals. Dabble with other veggie combos, too, such as Creamy Carrot Cauliflower Soup or Creamy Broccoli Soup. Tasty, nutritious jarred sauce can be pretty pricey.
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