If you’ve got a blender in your kitchen, you probably fall into one of two camps: those whose machines have accumulated a solid layer of dust after years of non-use and those whose blades are about to fall off from pureeing smoothies every morning. No matter what team you’re on, you might not realize just how versatile your blender can be. Read on for 16 mouthwatering recipes that use your handiest tool--and have nothing to do with kale.
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16 Things You Can Make in a Blender That Aren't Smoothies
Published Mar 16, 2016
She Wears Many Hats
Peanut Butter Bread
Sure. you need an oven, too, but when the result is this salty and sweet and perfect, it’s totally worth it.
Nutrition Stripped
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Proving that healthy pizza doesn’t have to be gross pizza.
Blender Babes
Homemade Nutella
This is what dreams are made of.
The Wholesome Dish
Simple Hummus
Ready in five minutes, this dip is an absolute no-brainer.
Always Order Dessert
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding
No word yet on how to make a vat of this stuff.
Amy's Healthy Baking
Homemade Almond Butter
Is the new peanut butter.
Divine Healthy Food
Almond Butter Chocolate Bars
You know, to make use of your blender-made almond butter.
Purely Twins
Carrot Cake Fudge
Yummmm.
A Couple Cooks
Tomato Artichoke Soup
OK fine, the croutons are not made in the blender.
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Our Four Forks
Spinach And Artichoke Dip
This version of the usually unhealthily creamy and irresistible dip is healthily creamy (vegan, with cannellini beans, cashews and coconut milk) and irresistible.
Averie Cooks
Restaurant-style Salsa
Fresh and chunky and as spicy (or as not spicy) as you want it.
Easy As Apple Pie
Homemade Mayonnaise
Take comfort in knowing exactly what went into your condiments.
Sugar & Soul
Homemade Butter
Same here.
Veggie Primer
Plant-based Nacho Cheese Sauce
Wait, nachos don’t have to make us feel really bad about ourselves? Not when made with carrots, turnips and cashews (plus nutritional yeast for flavor).
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Cauliflower Rice
The pairing possibilities are endless.
My New Roots
Chanterelle Cream Soup
Don’t let the “cream” in the title fool you: This hearty dish is vegan.
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