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    Home » Product Reviews » How To Use An Immersion Blender For Great Results + 7 Recipes!

    How To Use An Immersion Blender For Great Results + 7 Recipes!

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    This handy immersion blender can get almost any mixing job done. Learn how to create delicious pesto, smoothies, whipped cream, and so much more.

    an immersion blender standing on a counter and sitting next to pesto

    Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.

    When I first got an immersion blender I had no idea what to do with it. Over the years I've found out just how to use a hand blender and how useful this tool can be.

    Now I use it for so many things, it was hard to narrow down just a few to show you here. Keep in mind while reading that your imagination is the limit and it never hurts to try using it. The worst that can happen is that you'll need to transfer to a food processor or standup blender.

    Most of the time, the immersion blender will get the job done if done the right way. It's tough enough to chop its way through veggies, ice, and frozen fruit but you need to know some simple steps.

    a woman holding an immersion blender with two hands

    How to use an immersion blender to get great results

    Use enough food to cover the blade and head of the blender. Keep in mind that the blade is coming down from the top rather than up from the bottom like a traditional blender. This means that food has to reach the blade for it to get chopped.

    **Pro tip: Use a tall bowl or cup. If you put the food/liquid in a wide bowl it will spread out and may not reach the blade. If you put that same liquid in a tall and skinny cup (with a wide enough mouth to get the blender in it) that same liquid will rise up and be the perfect height for blending.

    The key to smooth consistency is having enough liquid. If you try to mix a smoothie without enough apple juice, it'll be impossible to get it to do anything other than sit there and look at you.

    Keep adding juice and at a certain point there will be just enough for everything to get flowing and you'll be on your way to a refreshing cold drink in no time.

    Keep the blade submerged. This might seem like common sense but it's easy to lift the head out of the food while whirling it around. After the first time you do this, you won't forget again.

    You'll most definitely get splattered with tomato sauce, smoothie, or broccoli soup. I'm sure you won't be as pleased to eat whatever it is if you're thinking about how you're going to remove the stains from your shirt.

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    • a blender in two pieces on a white background

    Where to buy one and all the techy things

    I have the Cuisinart CSB-79 Smart Stick 2 Speed Hand Blender and I LOVE it. It's worked great for many years. These are links to Amazon, but you can get one of these guys at most home goods stores.

    Some other options are the Mueller Austria Immersion Blender, Cuisinart Cordless Immersion Blender, and the Koios Immersion Blender.

    They run in price from around $20 - $150 depending on how pro you want to get and how many attachments come with it. They range in power from 150 watts to 500 watts.

    It's incredibly easy to use with just one button for power. It comes in two pieces that are easily detachable so you can clean the head without worrying you'll get the electrical components wet.


    Just plug it in and press and hold the perfectly situated button to start blending. I like that it's a quick one-step process. The time saved just makes me feel efficient.

    One other pro is there is so little to clean compared to a food processer or blender. That always makes me happy.

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    7 Immersion Blender Recipes

    How To Make The Perfect Pesto
    This basil pesto is beautifully soft, creamy, and has the perfect bite. It's a great topping for grilled chicken, fish, steak, or mixed in pasta salads.
    Get the recipe
    pesto in a jar on a white background with a spoon
    Homemade Whipped Cream
    Homemade whipped cream is oh so fluffy and creamy and perfect as a topping or straight from the bowl.
    Get the recipe
    whipped cream in a glass bowl with a pink spoon on a black background
    6 Easy Breakfast Smoothies for Busy People
    These easy breakfast smoothies are packed with fiber and nutrients for a healthy start to your day. Here are 6 recipes for a full week of detox.
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    six smoothies lined up in a row on a black background
    Slow-cooked Applesauce
    The warm flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar that infuse this slow-cooked applesauce make it great to eat by itself or to add into a favorite dessert.
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    applesauce in a white bowl with a blue napkin and apples on the side
    Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash Sauce
    This pasta is a perfect weeknight meal filled with fall flavors of roasted butternut squash, celery, onions, and Italian sausage made into a sauce.
    Get the recipe
    pasta with sauce with basil on top
    Homemade Healthy Ranch Dressing
    Homemade ranch dressing is healthy, creamy, fresh, and herby. Made with clean ingredients including dill, parsley, garlic, yogurt, sour cream, and buttermilk
    Get the recipe
    ranch dressing in a glass bowl with herbs surrounding it on a marble table
    How To Make Strawberry Freezer Jam At Home
    Learn how to make delicious strawberry freezer jam at home without cooking or canning! Cut out the preservatives and artificial sugars by making your own. It only takes a few minutes of prep work to have enough saved for a month!
    Get the recipe
    strawberry jam in jars on a white background with lemons and strawberries on the side

    If you try it out, let me know how it goes in the comments or on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest.

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    1. McKenzie

      April 07, 2020 at 11:25 pm

      Can you put up the recipe for that whipped cream?! It looks so good! 😍

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      • Lindsey

        April 08, 2020 at 3:04 pm

        I will definitely write a post about how to make that whipped cream! You're right, it's delicious!

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