We know – a smoothie is always a good idea With a portable blender like MAK you can prepare your favourite smoothie on the spot, no matter where you are: at home, at the office, at the gym, in your car or van, etc. This is the number one reason people love portable blenders.  

But what else can you blend in your portable blender besides smoothies? Get ready to be surprised by how versatile these small gadgets are.

Depending on the brand and features, portable blenders often pack a lot of power in a very small and compact appliance. This makes them able to crush ice, frozen fruit and handle a lot of different and complex recipes, besides delicious smoothies.

In this article, we’ll show you 5 things you can blend in your portable blender that aren’t smoothies.

1. Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 50 g Cream Cheese
• 2 Eggs
• 3 Tbsp Almond Flour
• 1 Tbsp Protein Powder of your choice
• 1 Tsp Sweetener of your choice
• 1 Tsp Lemon Zest
• 1 Tsp Vanilla
• Butter or Coconut Oil to grease the pan

2. Cocktails or Mocktails

Ingredients:

• 50ml Tequila
• 25ml Triple Sec
• 25ml Lime Juice
• 15ml Sugar Syrup
• 5-6 Ice Cubes (preferably cut into smaller pieces)

3. Popsicles

Ingredients:

1 cup Strawberries (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup Plant-based Yogurt (ideally unsweetened and unflavored)

2 tsp Maple Syrup or Agave Syrup

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

4. Salad Dressings, Dips and Hummus

Here’s the recipe:

• ¼ cup White Wine Vinegar
• ¼ cup Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 Clove Garlic
• 1 and ½ tbsp Honey
• ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
• ¼ tbsp Basil (Dried or Fresh)
• ¼ tbsp Oregano (Dried or Fresh)
• ¼ tbsp Parsley (Dried or Fresh)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

5. Coffee drinks

With a portable blender, you can prepare barista-level coffee drinks, such as Iced Coffee, Bulletproof Coffee, Dalgona coffee or different types of Frappes. If you love coffee, with a portable blender you can even make coffee smoothies for the perfect healthy & energising brekkie.