Blend it and Forget it: 20 Blender Recipes for the Hottest of Days and Nights



After coming off a week of triple-digit temperatures, I think it’s better to try to end data centers than complain about the heat. That said, we do have these ridiculous temperatures so we may as well try to take care of ourselves as we work to stop tech billionaires from trying to cook us alive. (Here are some resources, but please remember that there is a lot we can do in our own spheres, such as shift toward a plant-based diet.)

Alright, folks, let’s fire up our blenders!

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Whether it’s because of the heat or you simply want a quick, easy meal or treat with minimal clean-up, you can’t go wrong with a blender (or sometimes a food processor). I happen to be ride-or-die with my trusted Vitamix but really, any blender will do. Enjoy!

Breakfast bonanzas

I am a diehard enthusiast for the morning smoothie breakfast. Depending on the ingredients, it can be a filling and nutritious way to start your day, not to mention quick and easy.

Chocolate Banana Oat Breakfast Smoothie via The First Mess
Berry Bakery Muffin Smoothie via Vegan Street
Banana Smoothie Bowl via Yuzu Bakes
5-Minute Acai Bowl via Bakerita
Triple Almond Joy Smoothie via Vegan Street

Lunch soups

Perhaps even more refreshing than these soups themselves is the fact that making them won’t heat up your kitchen.

Spinach Pesto Soup via Labeless Nutrition
Best Gazpacho via The New York Times (gift recipe)
Avocado Soup via Avocado Pesto
Thai Spiced Coconut Blender Soup via Vegan Street
Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup via Pickles & Honey

Dinner spreads

Make a meal of it with bread, veggies, crackers. You can even fancy it up by making a charcuterie board of it all.

Pesto via Delish Knowledge
Easy Vegan Ricotta via Rainbow Plant Life
Edamame Dip with Jalapeno, Mint and Lime via The First Mess
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip) via The Mediterranean Dish
Chipotle Bitchin’ Sauce Recipe via Food is a Four Letter Word

Dreamy desserts

It’s the time of year for cold, creamy treats that don’t require the oven. Lean into it! Most just require a little time for the freezer and you’re good.

Rainbow Smoothie Popsicles via Taste.com
Best Banana Milkshake via Ele Vegan
Raspberry Vegan Cheesecake via Love & Lemons
Chocolate Frosty Milkshakes with Whippity Whip via Post Punk Kitchen
Birthday Cake Banana Ice Cream via Nutriciously

Stay cool!