Five Different Ways to Use Your Blender in the Kitchen

Your blender is probably your standby benchtop assistant that you count on for fresh fruit smoothies, delectable chocolate shakes, and the weekend cocktail—but have you ever considered the endless creations you can make with your blender?

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Whether you want to save a little bit of time while whipping up a delicious weekday breakfast or want to start making more from scratch while being environmentally conscious, check out these five ways you can do more with your blender the next time you step into the kitchen. 

 Weekday Morning Pancakes

You’re not one to reach for the premade pancake mix, but on some mornings when the kids are demanding pancakes, it can sure be tempting. Breaking out your trusty blender, simply pour all of your dry ingredients in and pulse them together before adding the wet ingredients for the perfect homemade pancake batter in seconds while your griddle is warming up. With the spout on the jug, you can quickly pour in the batter all while your kettle boils water for tea to go alongside. 

 Powdered Sugar

Have you ever started working on a tasty baked dish only to discover you ran out of powdered sugar weeks ago? As the kitchen problem-solver you are, don’t abandon the dish, but improvise with fresh powdered sugar. All you need to do is pour normal granulated sugar into the blender and kick it up to high speed. What you're left with is powdered sugar just as messy and fluffy as the store-bought stuff, and you'll have the satisfaction of making one more element from scratch.

 Oat Flour

Another baking ingredient that you might typically buy at the store is oat flour. It’s a gluten-free alternative that many people use as a substitute in their baked goods, and once again your blender can help you avoid a trip to the store. Simply pulse rolled oats into a fine consistency to use in fresh-baked bread and desserts. This tip will help you save money as you can avoid paying a premium for oat flour at the supermarket and you can enjoy a fresher flavour experience too. Along with oats, a blender can make flour out of wheat grains and rice too so experiment and mill some fresh flour to elevate your baked goods. 

 Pudding

Is there anything better than a warm, creamy fresh chocolate pudding? When you have a sweet craving but are short on time, simply melt together some butter, maple syrup, chocolate, and orange rind before blending with the remaining dry ingredients. Pour the batter into your preferred serving dish, bake for about 20 minutes, and the delicious smells will greet you as you open the oven door. Add a scoop (or two) of ice cream on the side, and you have a tasty treat sure to please your mid-week sweet cravings.

 Compost Breakdown

If you have a garden where you grow vegetables and fruits, it’s a great practice to compost your food waste for natural fertiliser. If you don’t have the space for a compost bin, blenders are excellent alternatives. Put your soft food scraps into the jug and blend them. After that, you can sprinkle the mixture into your soil or place in your compost bin to save on space while it converts to true compost. 

 About KitchenAid®

KitchenAid® creates tools and appliances that help you do more in the kitchen. Since 1919, its primary mission has been to help everyday people explore their culinary creativity with tools that act as their benchtop assistants, taking care of tasks while they explore new flavours and cooking techniques. The KitchenAid® Stand Mixer range has been a benchtop staple since its introduction 100 years ago, and remains extremely useful to this day, especially with its impressive line of attachments. The company also offers toasters, blenders, and more—even an artisan electric kettle. With products built with a purpose and sleek designs, anything is possible with tools from KitchenAid®.

To see their full line of high-powered products, visit kitchenaid.com.au

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