Emily Raap is a vegan, animal rights activist from Connecticut, currently residing in San Antonio,... Emily Raap is a vegan, animal rights activist from Connecticut, currently residing in San Antonio, TX. Her full-time job is educating people about why they shouldn’t go to SeaWorld, and her biggest passion in life is helping animals. Through her writing, she hopes people will realize how easy it is to make more compassionate choices when it comes to food. In her spare time she enjoys hiking with her dogs and spending time outdoors. Read more about Emily Raap Read More
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Donuts and pancakes made in a blender? Who would have thought! Check out these 15 recipes that you can make in your blender today!
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Image Source: Blender Carrot-Ginger Baked Doughnuts
These Blender Carrot-Ginger Baked Doughnuts by Robin Runner are a spicy/sweet combination that are moist and quite decadent. They are not overly sweet and so you can enjoy them as a dessert or have them for breakfast. The carrots and ginger pair nicely together and the addition of cinnamon and maple syrup make these doughnuts a paradise of flavor.
Image Source: Spinach Blender Pancakes
To make these Spinach Blender Pancakes by Kristina Jug and Mitja Bezensek all you’ll need is – a blender and a pancake pan. It really couldn’t be easier to make: just place the ingredients in your blender, blend until smooth, wait about 10 minutes and then cook the pancakes and serve!
Image Source: Walnut Hemp Blender Muffins
These blender muffins make baking exceptionally easy! These Walnut Hemp Blender Muffins by Robin Runner have healthy fats and protein from the hemp and walnuts. However, they still have the perfect amount of indulgence thanks to the dark chocolate stirred in.
Image Source: Blender Brownies with Chocolate Avocado Frosting
You’ve read that right—the batter for these brownies can be made in a blender! Not only does this mean minimal cleanup, but it’s also quick and easy to make. These Blender Brownies with Chocolate Avocado Frosting by The Veginner’s Cookbook are topped with decadent avocado frosting and cocoa nibs. They taste so rich, you would never guess they are vegan! Find this recipe in Bianca Haun & Sascha Naderer’s The Veginner’s Cookbook through Skyhorse Publishing!
Image Source: 2 Ingredient Oatmeal Banana Blender Pancakes
These 2 Ingredient Oatmeal Banana Blender Pancakes from Faith VanderMolen couldn’t be more simple or more delicious! They also happen to be highly adaptable! For the base, you’re free to experiment with a variety of non-dairy milk. And when it comes to toppings, the possibilities are endless!
Image Source: 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
Sometimes the cure for a long week is a few slices of sweet, cold vegan fudge, like this 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge by Abby Thompson. I had the idea for a super simple fudge in my head for a few weeks, so I was happy when it finally came together with just peanut butter, cocoa powder, and maple syrup — easiest fudge ever. If you need to get the mixture going in your blender or food processor, just add a little more maple syrup or nondairy milk so that the mixture gets smooth and emulsified easily.
Image Source: Activated Buckwheat and Hempseed Blender Pancakes
If you’re looking for a crazy-nutritious breakfast option, look no further than these Activated Buckwheat and Hempseed Blender Pancakes from Larice Feuerstein. Try them with a drizzle of ginger and lemon infused maple syrup. So delicious!
Image Source: Loaded Queso Dip
Who doesn’t need an awesome cheese dip at one point or another in their lives? In this Loaded Queso Dip by Kirsten Kaminski, potato, onions, vegetable broth, and spices join together to create the perfect creamy base which you can then top with anything you want! Stick to these traditional queso toppings or go for a fusion dip, up to you!
Image Source: Vanilla Avocado Ice Cream
The concept of making raw ice cream alternatives is nothing new to the vegan culinary world. After all, who hasn’t quickly whipped up a batch of banana “nice” cream? This Vanilla Avocado Ice Cream by Magdalena Pienkos uses avocado to give the dessert the optimum level of creamy lusciousness. The preparation of this dessert takes 5 minutes, including washing the blender.
Image Source: White Coconut-Millet Cheesecake
There are a lot of ways you can make a vegan cheesecake; it can be made from cashews, coconut milk, vegan cream cheese, or a combination of any of those ingredients. But did you know that you can also use millet? This White Coconut-Millet Cheesecake by Sylwia Radzaj is made from creamy coconut milk and millet. It has a subtle vanilla flavor that makes it the perfect base for topping with warm, gooey berries, chocolate, or cinnamon.
Image Source: Coconut Blender Matcha
Simply blend warm water in a blender, along with one date (or other sweetener of choice), canned coconut milk and vanilla. The result? This Coconut Blender Matcha by Caroline Doucet. No whisking and no bits of matcha included.
Image Source: Flourless Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cake
This might be the easiest cake recipe in the world. Just throw all the ingredients in a blender, pour the batter into a pan, bake for a few minutes and presto: you’ve got cake! This Flourless Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cake by Abby Thompson is seriously good – chocolatey and peanutty and amazingly scrumptious!
Image Source: Chocolate Cream Pie
What could be better than a hazelnut-almond shortbread crust layered with decadent chocolate filling and topped with airy whipped coconut cream? We can’t think of anything! This Chocolate Cream Pie by Chocolate Cream Pie is silky, sweet, crunchy, and deliciously addicting! Don’t eat it all in one sitting though, when left in the refrigerator, this pie only gets better with time!
Image Source: Vanilla Spiced Breakfast Smoothie
This Vanilla Spiced Breakfast Smoothie by Tiana Haines is a perfect recipe! It’s a delicious quick breakfast loaded with healthy fats and fiber that will keep you feeling satisfied until lunchtime! The spices add a wonderful flavor, it’s just like sipping on a vanilla chai latte!
Image Source: 4-Ingredient Pistachio Nice Cream
In a world of chocolate and vanilla, pistachio non-dairy ice cream can be tough to come across. Luckily, you can make your own at home using only four ingredients! This 4-Ingredient Pistachio Nice Cream by Aryane Héroux-Blais is made using vanilla non-dairy milk, frozen bananas, avocado, and raw pistachios, but you would never guess that because the texture is strikingly similar to gelato. Finally, for a cute soft-serve ice cream shape, use a pastry piping bag to make swirls!
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