Don’t Sweat it, Blend it: 20 Blender Recipes for the Hottest of Days and Nights

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

Blueberry Smoothie via Bianca Zapatka
Chocolate Banana Oat Breakfast Smoothie via The First Mess
Berry Bakery Muffin Smoothie via Vegan Street
Thick Smoothie Bowl via Veggies Don’t Bite
5-Minute Acai Bowl via Bakerita

Lunch soups

No Cook Blender Soup via Kitchen Nostalgia
Easy Gazpacho via Love and Lemons
Raw Broccoli and Cheese Soup via Live Simply Natural
Raw Vegetable Abundance Soup via Blender Babes
Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup via Pickles & Honey

Dinner spreads

Simple Vegan Pesto via Nora Cooks
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 Almond Dip via Recipe for a Party

Dreamy desserts

Rainbow Smoothie Popsicles via Taste.com
Best Banana Milkshake via Ele Vegan
Raspberry Vegan Cheesecake via Love & Lemons
22 Vegan Ice Cream Recipes via Vegan Heaven
Birthday Cake Banana Ice Cream via Nutriciously

Keep it cool, baby!

Marla Rose is cofounding partner of VeganStreet.com.