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    115+ Vegan Blender Recipes (gluten-free + refined sugar-free too!)

    By Elaine Gordon · Published: Dec 17, 2021 · Modified: Mar 24, 2022

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    Have blender, will cook! This roundup of Vegan Blender Recipes will show you just how much you can do with one appliance. I have over 115 dishes that utilize my favorite kitchen tool, including smoothies, juices, soups, dips, baked goods, and tons of desserts!

    Vegan Blender Recipes

    If you've browsed through my recipes a bit you may notice one very common theme: I am always reaching for my blender! So many of my favorite dishes use a blender to achieve a smooth, creamy texture that I thought it was time to put them all in one place. This roundup of Gluten-Free and Vegan Blender Recipes has over 115 dishes that utilize your blender, organized into:

    • Milks
    • Smoothies
    • Treat Smoothies & Shakes
    • Drinks
    • Soups
    • Sauces
    • Dips
    • Pasta Sauce
    • Cheese & Cream
    • Muffins, Breads, & Cakes
    • Desserts
    • Ice Cream
    • Popsicles
    • Icing, Frosting, & Sweet Spreads
    Elaine Gordon making smoothie with smoothie freezer bag

    My Blender

    Admittedly, this blender is a pretty big investment, but once you see this roundup you'll understand why! I use this appliance constantly, for almost every kind of recipe I make in my kitchen. I've also been so impressed by the customer service from Kitchen Aid. I recently had an issue with one of the parts on my blender, and they immediately sent me a replacement. My cost per use on this blender has got to be in the pennies at this point!

    My Favorite Blender: the KitchenAid Pro
    • Soaking Cashews Overnight
    • Homemade Cashew Sour Cream
    • Sunflower Seed Cream Ingredients

    One of the main ways I use my blender is to make cashew cream! If that sounds random, hear me out. As a vegan cook, I use cashews in so many recipes. They act in place of cream to thicken recipes and add this incredible, silky texture. What would I do without cashews?! Seriously, once you discover the wonders of cashew cream, you'll always have a jar of cashews soaking and ready to turn into cashew cream! For my nut-free friends, I've developed a sunflower seed cream that does the exact same thing...but with seeds. So cool! Here is a 1-minute Instagram reel video showing me make cashew cream.

    How (and Why!) to Soak Cashews
    Easy Homemade Cashew Cream
    Sunflower Seed Cream Sauce
    • How to Make Oat Milk
    • The Best Homemade Almond Milk
    • Vegan Chocolate Milk Recipe
    • Homemade Pumpkin Milk

    Milks

    While I do often buy my dairy-free milks from the store, I also really enjoy making my own! This lets me adjust the thickness and flavor to my liking, and I know exactly what ingredients are in the finished product. I love buying cashews, almonds, or oats in bulk and using them for homemade vegan milks and creams! A Nut Milk Bag will come in handy if you're making nut milks at home.

    • How to Make Oat Milk
    • Easy Homemade Cashew Milk
    • The Best Homemade Almond Milk (here is a video tutorial of me making almond milk: part 1 and part 2)
    • Easy Homemade Chocolate Hemp Seed Milk (vegan and paleo)
    • Easy Homemade Pumpkin Milk (here is an Instagram reel video showing me making it in 1 minute)

    If you find yourself making plant-based milks at home a lot, I highly recommend the Almond Cow! It's an awesome appliance that does all the work of turning nuts into homemade milks without having to strain through a nut-milk bag. You can use my code ELAINE for $15 off.

    • Holiday Cranberry Smoothie
    • Vegan Sunshine Smoothie Recipe
    • Cinnamon Vanilla Protein Smoothie
    • 3-Ingredient Creamsicle Smoothie
    • Vanilla Smoothie with Cauliflower
    • Smoothie with Almonds

    Smoothies

    Smoothies are kind of my thing! I drink smoothies all the time...breakfast, lunch, snack, or dessert, you'll find me tossing ingredients into the blender. These smoothie recipes are some of the tastiest ways you can utilize your blender! For smoothie recipes you won't find on the blog, check out my cookbook Rock Your Blender. It's filled with smoothies that taste like treats, all packed with nutrition and healthy fuel for your body!

    • Creamy Cranberry Smoothie
    • Sunshine Smoothie
    • No-Nut Vegan Protein Smoothie (no banana and no protein powders!)
    • 3-Ingredient Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
    • Tropical Green Protein Smoothie
    • Wild Blueberry and Almond Butter Smoothie (no banana!)
    • Healthy Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
    • Creamy Avocado Vanilla Smoothie with Hidden Veggies
    • Beets & Greens Detox Smoothie
    • Creamy Citrus Matcha Green Protein Smoothie
    • Blueberry Veggie Smoothie
    • Minty Kale Smoothie
    • Creamy Pitaya Beet Smoothie
    • Creamy Minty Wheatgrass Smoothie (that doesn’t taste like wheatgrass!)
    • Easy Detox Smoothie (that actually tastes good!)
    • Creamy Tropical Kiwi Smoothie
    • Strawberries and Cream Veggie-Filled Smoothie
    • Lemon Blueberry Smoothie (no banana!)
    • Vegan Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie Bowl (paleo, refined sugar-free)
    • Creamy Vegan Strawberry Milkshake
    • Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie
    • Paleo Shamrock Shake

    Treat Smoothies & Shakes

    I had to put my favorite dessert smoothies in a separate section! These are such a craving cure when I'm wanting a sweet treat, especially if it's something specific. I have smoothie versions of so many incredible treats: almond butter cups, peppermint patties, apple pie...I even have a Nutella smoothie bowl!

    • Creamy Vegan Peppermint Patty Smoothie
    • Vegan Salted Caramel Smoothie
    • Almond Butter Cup Smoothie (vegan + paleo)
    • Healthy Strawberry “Milkshake”
    • Best Apple Pie Smoothie (vegan + paleo)
    • Healthier Dye-Free Copycat Shamrock Shake (vegan, paleo)
    • Healthy Chocolate Mocha Smoothie
    • Creamy Mint Chocolate Smoothie
    • The Best Vegan Key Lime Pie Smoothie Bowl
    • Vegan Nutella Smoothie Bowl
    Click Here to Get My Smoothie Cookbook!
    • The Best Blender Green Juice Recipe
    • Watermelon Mint Lime Slushies
    • Immunity Boosting Wellness Drink
    • Vegan Gingerbread Steamer
    • Vegan Blender Hot Chocolate
    • Iced Moringa Latte

    Drinks

    I make both hot and cold drinks in the blender! In the summertime we love making slushies and juices, and in the winter I switch to making Blender Hot Chocolate and Gingerbread Steamers. I absolutely love a beverage that feels a bit fancier, so these are some of my favorite ways to use the blender!

    • Green Juice in a Blender
    • Watermelon Mint Lime Slushies
    • Blender Turmeric Ginger Immunity Boosting Wellness Drink
    • Iced Vanilla Turmeric Latte
    • Gingerbread Steamer
    • Blender Hot Chocolate
    • Iced Vanilla Mint Moringa Latte (caffeine-free)
    • Cucumber Melon Spritzer
    • Green Aid
    • Vegan Eggnog
    • Easy Frozen Mint Lemonades
    • Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup
    • Creamy Paleo Carrot Soup
    • Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup

    Soup Recipes to Make in the Blender

    Having a few good soup recipes on hand makes the winters so much more enjoyable! Soups are fast to make, easy to fill with veggies, and they keep really well in the refrigerator or even the freezer. You can blend them to your own preference as well: just a couple pulses will leave some texture in the soup, or you can let it run for a minute to achieve a smooth, creamy dish!

    • Speedy Creamy Broccoli Soup
    • Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup
    • Simple Cream of Asparagus Soup
    • Easy Vegan Blender Pumpkin Soup
    • Split Pea Soup
    • Creamy Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Garlic 
    • Instant Pot Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
    • Toddler- and Kid-Approved Creamy Carrot Soup 
    Click Here for the Full Soup Roundup
    • Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing
    • Easy Homemade Chermoula Sauce
    • Savory Green Onion Sauce

    Sauces

    I recently realized just how many sauce recipes I had on the blog and made an entire roundup of them! Sauces are actually a big part of my meal planning. I decide on one or two that sound good, prep them, and then plan meals that pair well with the sauce! Homemade dressings are a really easy way to elevate your home cooking game as well. They take minutes to make and I think you can taste a difference!

    • The Best Creamy Vegan Poppy Seed Dressing
    • Chermoula Sauce
    • Easy Green Onion Cashew Sauce
    • Tzatziki Sauce
    • Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce
    • Herbed Tahini Sauce
    • Jalapeno Chimichurri Sauce
    • Creamy Vegan Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce
    • Vegan Strawberry Vinaigrette (Easy and Creamy)
    • Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
    Click Here for the Ultimate Vegan Sauces Roundup
    • Vegan Whipped Feta
    • Autumn Hummus Recipe

    Dips

    The blender is your best friend when you want homemade dips. During football season I love making a couple different options for Bobby, who loves watching the game, and then we keep them in the refrigerator and snack on them for a few days afterwards! These recipes are all made in the blender, and they're a nutritious way to snack in between meals.

    • Best Vegan Whipped Feta Dip (this can also be made in a 7-cup food processor)
    • Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
    • Paleo Zucchini “Hummus” (no chickpeas)
    • Creamy Refried Beans
    • Easy Almond Pulp Hummus
    Ultimate Vegan Game Day: A Football Food Roundup
    • Roast Veggie Tomato Sauce
    • Vegan Pasta al Limone
    • Creamy Vegan Pasta Primavera
    • Easy Creamy Vegan Pasta
    • Best Pesto Recipe
    • Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Marinara

    Vegan Blender Recipes: Pasta Sauces

    Pasta sauces might be one of the more surprising ways I use my blender! I make pasta a couple times a week, and I use the blender anytime I want a creamy sauce. I even use it to add extra servings of veggies into marinara sauce! If you love Alfredo sauce and are worried about eliminating creamy pasta if you go dairy-free, trust me when I say you can make a delicious version with your blender.

    • Roasted Veggie Tomato Sauce for Pasta
    • Creamy Vegan Pasta al Limone
    • Vegan Creamy Pasta Primavera (gluten-free)
    • Easy Creamy Vegan White Pasta Sauce
    • Vegan Parsley Arugula Walnut Pesto (this can also be made in a food processor)
    • Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Black Lentils and Creamy Marinara Sauce
    • Creamy Vegan Garlic Mushroom Fettuccini
    • Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Garlic Pasta
    Gluten-Free Product Recommendations & Resources
    • Homemade Vegan Mac N Cheese Recipe
    • Vegan Ricotta Cheese Recipe
    • Dairy-Free Nacho Cheese
    • Vegan Cashew Cream Recipe
    • Stovetop Vegan Mozzarella Recipe
    • Nut-Free Vegan Cream

    Cheese & Creams

    Vegan cheeses and creams just might be my secret superpower! I used to be so intimidated by making my own, but once I jumped right in and started experimenting, a whole new world of creamy recipes was opened. Mac and cheese, mozzarella, ricotta, nacho...I make it all at home, they're plant-based, and they're delicious Vegan Blender Recipes. You can do it, too!

    • The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese
    • Homemade Vegan Ricotta Cheese
    • Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce
    • Easy Homemade Cashew Cream
    • Easy Vegan Mozzarella Cheese (Paleo, Gluten-Free)
    • Sunflower Seed Cream Sauce (Nut-Free!)
    • Easy Homemade Vegan Sour Cream
    My Favorite Dairy-Free Swaps: the Ultimate Resource!
    • Vegan Paleo Cupcakes
    • Vegan Chocolate Sweet Potato Cupcakes
    • Dye-Free Green Muffins
    • Vegan Gluten Free Blender Sweet Potato Muffins
    • The Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe
    • Apple Recipe Roundup

    Muffins, Breads & Cakes

    A few of my favorite baked goods are made in the blender. This is a really easy way to make smooth, evenly distributed batters and I take full advantage! Most of my baked goods use oat flour as a base, which is another way I use the blender. You can buy premade oat flour, bur it's really easy and more affordable to make your own. Simply pulse oats in the blender until they form a flour consistency! Additionally, many of my frostings are made in the blender.

    • Vegan Chocolate Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting
    • Carrot Cake Cupcakes with White Sweet Potato Frosting
    • Vegan & Gluten-Free Blender Sweet Potato Muffins
    • Gluten-Free & Vegan Pumpkin Bread
    • Blender Vegan Apple Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel Topping
    • Quick and Easy Mini Pancakes Cereal (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free)
    • Dye-Free Green Muffins
    • Best Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Beet Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting (refined sugar-free)
    • No-Bake Vegan Gluten-Free Cheesecake
    • No-Bake Blackberry Vanilla Pudding

    Blender Desserts

    I never, ever skip dessert or say no to a sweet tooth moment! I've had so much fun developing vegan and gluten-free homemade desserts over the years, and sharing them is such a highlight. Any time I see someone enjoying a treat and wish I could have it, I start brainstorming the ways I can make it allergen-friendly. These are some of my favorite Vegan Blender Recipes!

    • No-Bake Vegan & Gluten-Free Cheesecake
    • No-Cook Blackberry Vanilla Pudding
    • Easy 5-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties
    • No-Cook, No-Avocado Vegan Chocolate Pudding
    • Homemade Dye-Free Strawberry Snow Cones
    • Vegan Pumpkin Pie Pudding
    • Key Lime Pie Pudding Parfaits
    • Vegan Ice Cream Cake
    • Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe
    • Vegan Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
    • Dairy-Free Tropical Sorbet
    • Dole Whip Pineapple Whipped Soft Serve
    • vegan vanilla ice cream in a cone

    Ice Cream

    You can absolutely make dairy-free ice creams using an ice cream maker, but you don't need to add the extra appliance to your kitchen if you don't want to! I make ice cream at home using just my blender and freezer and it works really well.

    • The Best Vegan Ice Cream Cake
    • No-Churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
    • Easy No-Churn Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream (Vegan + Paleo)
    • Riley's Easy Tropical Sorbet
    • Easy Dairy-Free Dole Whip (Pineapple Soft Serve)
    • Easy Blender Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
    • No-Churn Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
    • Nutella Fudge Popsicle

    Vegan Blender Popsicle Recipes

    Summertime calls for popsicles! These are my kid's favorite treats, and it's also a really easy way for them to help in the kitchen. I make the popsicle base in my blender before pouring it into a Popsicle Mold and within an hour or two we're all enjoying a refreshing frozen treat!

    • Easy Watermelon Popsicles (no added sugar)
    • Vegan Nutella Fudge Pops
    • Creamy Vegan Vanilla Bean Matcha Popsicles
    • Red, White, and Blue Popsicles
    • Vegan Berries and Cream Popsicles
    • Red, White, and Blueberry Popsicles
    • Healthy & Creamy Key Lime Pie Popsicles
    • Creamy Chocolate Fudgesicles
    • Vegan Cashew Vanilla Icing
    • Date Caramel
    • Vegan Gluten-Free Cupcakes

    Icing, Frosting, & Sweet Spreads

    These are the recipes that are just icing on the cake! I've made dairy-free and refined sugar-free Nutella, caramel, icing, and even frosting that are so much fun to have in the kitchen. I use them as a garnish on oatmeal and smoothies, as a dip for fruit, or a topping on ice cream and baked goods. They're so much fun!

    • Easy Vanilla Blender Icing
    • Instant Vegan Caramel Sauce
    • Vegan Paleo Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting

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