Handheld Blender Magic: 5 Easy & Versatile Recipes

Here’s a practical recipe collection for using a handheld immersion blender (with blending, chopping, and whisking functions), designed for easy home cooking:

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Versatile Handheld Blender Recipe Collection

Tools Needed: Handheld immersion blender (with blending  cup, chopper bowl, and whisk attachments), basic kitchen utensils.

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1. 5-Minute Creamy Pumpkin Soup (Blending Function)

Ingredients:

• 300g pumpkin (steamed)
• 100ml milk/coconut milk
• ¼ onion (sautéed until soft)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 small knob of butter

Instructions:

1. Combine steamed pumpkin, sautéed onion, and milk in the blending cup.
2. Insert the blender and blend until smooth.
3. Return to the pot, heat gently, and season with butter, salt, and pepper.

Tip: Can substitute with carrots, sweet potatoes, or other root vegetables.

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2. Homemade Healthy Chicken Meatballs (Chopping Function)

Ingredients:

• 200g chicken breast
• 3 shiitake mushrooms
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp starch
• Soy sauce and minced ginger to taste

Instructions:

1. Cut chicken breast into chunks and remove mushroom stems. Place in the chopper bowl.
2. Pulse with the blender until finely chopped (~10 seconds).
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, shape into balls, and boil or pan-fry.

Variation: Substitute with fish or shrimp for seafood meatballs.

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3. 3-Minute Mango Smoothie (Blending Function)

Ingredients:

• 1 mango (cubed)
• 150ml yogurt
• 5-6 ice cubes
• Honey (optional)

Instructions:
Blend all ingredients in the blending cup for 20 seconds until smooth.

Upgrade: Add spinach for a green power smoothie.

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4. Easy Garlic Paste (Chopping Function)

Ingredients:

• 2 heads garlic (peeled)
• 50ml olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Pulse garlic in the chopper bowl until finely minced (5 sec/pulse, 2-3 times).
2. Mix with olive oil and salt, then store in a jar.

Use: Perfect for noodles, toast, or steamed seafood!

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5. Meringue Dessert Topping (Whisking Function)

Ingredients:

• 2 egg whites
• 30g fine sugar
• A few drops of lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Whisk egg whites and lemon juice with the whisk attachment until frothy.
2. Gradually add sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
3. Pipe onto desserts or bake into meringue cookies.

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Handheld Blender Tips

1. Layering Liquids: Start at low speed to avoid splashing.
2. Chopping Control: Use short pulses to prevent over-processing.
3. Cleaning: Rinse the blade immediately after use to avoid residue buildup.

Try these recipes and unlock the full potential of your handheld blender! 🥣✨