If you haven’t already invested in a rechargeable personal portable mini blender, now’s the time to do it. The best thing(s) about it is that it is portable, chargeable, makes most recipes in 60 seconds or less, and doesn’t require an electrical outlet.
Continue reading and start shopping for these ingredients because we assure you, once you get used to having meals that take such little prep time, you won’t want to go back.
1. Chocolate Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (almond or any other plant-based)
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup chia seeds
- Protein powder (Optional)
Method: Put all the ingredients in your mini blender and start blending on medium until the mixture becomes smooth. Place it in the fridge overnight and allow the pudding to thicken. Enjoy your cold and healthy breakfast in the morning!
2. Healthy Falafel Bites
Ingredients
- 8 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 shallot
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas (presoaked or canned – both work fine)
- ¾ cup fresh parsley
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Cumin, Cayenne Pepper, Garam Masala, or your choice of spice. (Optional)
Method: Put all these ingredients in your portable blender and blend until all the ingredients are mixed. If the mixture is wet, add flour to absorb excess moisture. Scoop into the shape of balls. Place in a refrigerator to chill for an hour and then deep fry in a skillet. Keep frying until light brown and crispy on all sides. Enjoy your vegan appetizer!
3. Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. pine nuts
- 1 cup boiled pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup hot pasta water
- 2 handfuls of basil leaves
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper for taste
Method: Combine garlic, basil, and pine nuts by blending on a low speed. Slowly pour the olive oil and the hot pasta water. Blend till the pesto achieves a smooth consistency. Pour into a bowl and toss your preferred pasta and enjoy!
Tip: Make sure to read the manufacturer’s manual before adding hot water to your personal portable mini blender. Some brands count hot liquids as a hazard.
4. Peach Perfect Smoothie
Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk (dairy, almond, or soy)
- ½ cup frozen peaches
- ¼ banana
- ¼ tsp vanilla
Method: Put all ingredients in the portable mini blender, and blend for one full cycle. Do not over blend. Enjoy!
5. Iced Coffee
Ingredients
- 8-10 oz of almond milk
- 1 tbsp. condensed milk (sweetened)
- 2 tsp. flavored coffee syrup
- 1 tsp. instant coffee (you can add more as per your taste)
- Ice (per your preference)
Method: Combine all the ingredients except ice and start blending until foamy. Put ice cubes in your serving mug or glass and pour the creamy concoction on top.
6. Snickerdoodle Pancakes
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp protein powder
- 1 drop of vanilla extract
- A pinch of cinnamon powder
- ¼ C Snickerdoodles keto chow
Method: Blend all ingredients till you get a smooth mixture for pancakes. Use butter to grease the pan, and pour the mixture to make pancakes of your desired thickness. Enjoy with bananas, maple syrup, chocolate, honey, or blueberries.
7. Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
Ingredients
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¾ cup milk (preferably plant-based)
- ¼ cup banana (frozen)
- ¼ cup blueberries (frozen)
- ¼ cup oats
Method: Add all ingredients to your mini blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass container and enjoy!
8. Chocolate Milkshake
Ingredients
- 2 cups of vanilla ice cream
- 1¼ cup of low-fat milk
- 2 tbsp instant chocolate drink mix (Nestle or your preferred brand)
- Whipped cream for topping
Method: Blend the milk, chocolate drink mix, and ice cream in a blender at high speed. When the shake achieves a smooth consistency, pour it into chilled glasses. Garnish with whipped cream and enjoy!
9. Peanut Butter Green Machine
Ingredients
- 1 banana (frozen)
- 1 cup milk (plant-based or dairy)
- 1 handful of kale or baby spinach
- 1 tsp. flax seed
- 2 tbsp. peanut butter (can be chunky or smooth)
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Plant protein, chia seeds, or maca powder, and supplements (Optional)
Method: Toss everything in your rechargeable personal portable blender and start blending till it becomes a smooth mixture. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!
10. Berry Blue Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond milk
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup strawberries
Method: Put everything inside, screw on the lid to your personal portable mini blender and keep blending until smooth. Pour into a container of your choice and enjoy!
11. Acai Bowl Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk of your choice
- 100g açaí
- 1 tbsp. agave
- 1 frozen banana
Method: Add all ingredients to the portable blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mix into a bowl, and top with the fruits, seeds, or raisins of your choice!
12. Refried Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cups of beans (black or pinto – cooked)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Your choice of spices (Optional)
Method: Take your beans (canned or cooked), and start blending them to reach a thick and creamy paste. Make the consistency perfect for dipping. You can spice it up by adding spices of your preference: chili powder, paprika, crushed red pepper, or just fresh cilantro to personalize the dish!
13. Cookies and Cream Milkshake
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup of milk of your choice
- 3 Oreos for blending
- 1 Oreo for topping (crushed)
- Whipped cream for topping
Method: Add all ingredients to your blender and blend till smooth. Pour into a pre-chilled container and top with whipped cream and crushed Oreos.
Tip: For an extra crunch, skip the Oreos from the first step and add them in the final blending cycle to prevent them from getting too processed.
14. Dalgona Fluffy Coffee
Ingredients
- ½ cup oat milk
- ¼ cup hot water
- ¼ cup instant coffee
- ¼ cup cane sugar
- ¼ cup ice cubes
Method: Add the hot water, instant coffee, and sugar to your portable blender and blend until fluffy. Pour into a mug with ice cubes and oat milk, and serve!
Conclusion
Once you understand the basics of recipe making, you can have unlimited food options at your fingertips. Take your food serving to a new level by using a variety of ice cream flavors, powder mixes, types of milk, and toppings! We have compiled a list of ideas to make the process easy for you:
Classic vanilla milkshake – Replace Nesquik with 3 tablespoons of sugar.
Strawberry milkshake – Add 3 tablespoons strawberry mix instead of the chocolate mix. As an extra kick, add some fresh or frozen strawberries to the mix.
McFlurry shake –Add 3 Oreo cookies and a tablespoon of sugar instead of Nesquik.
Autumn shake – Top your vanilla shake with a dash of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for a shake variation.
Butter pecan shake – Replace Nesquik with butter pecan ice cream and sugar. Top your drink with crushed pecans.
Chocolate banana shake – Slice a whole frozen banana and add to your recipe.
Chocolate hazelnut shake – Add a dollop of hazelnut spread or Nutella into your shake.
Chocolate peanut butter shake – A tablespoon of peanut butter will upgrade your original recipe.
