There’s nothing worse than a cheap blender.
You know, the kind that grinds, rattles, and shakes across the kitchen counter every time you go to use it?
Not to mention, you don’t have the time to fuss with a kitchen appliance that’s supposed to do it’s job. I mean, that’s why you bought the darn thing!
Just blend.
Luckily, I have a surprise for you.
The Better Blender
Compliments of Wolf Gourmet, one lucky winner is going to receive a brand new high-performance blender!
Let me tell you- it blends everything from soup to nuts (literally). You are going to love it!
Recipe Ideas:
- puree soups
- make delicious creamy smoothies & juices
- chop veggies
- whip cream
- make butter (yes, really!)
- grind nuts and seeds into flour
- make nut butters (homemade Nutella, anyone?)
- crush ice
- make frozen cocktails
- frozen desserts
- salad dressings
I’ve had some time to test this blender out and it boasts several cool features. One of my favorites is the LCD control panel with timer. It tells you exactly what’s going on as it blends; time, speed and setting.
The container is also BPA free and shatter proof. I like that. It’s great for households with busy kids (and clumsy cooks).
Plus, this machine fits underneath most standard-sized kitchen cabinets which is both convenient and decorative.
You can peruse their additional features, here.
Make-Ahead Mornings
High-performance blenders are perfect for smoothies.
Here’s a great time-saving shortcut to speed up your morning routine: prep your smoothies in advance.
Here’s what I do:
Stuff a few ziploc bags with your favorite fruit, nuts, seeds and even a few leafy greens (I love baby kale). Label and freeze the bags until ready to use. When ready to make a smoothie, simply add liquid to the blender, a dollop of yogurt (if preferred) and blend away! I prep at least 2 weeks worth in advance.
I’ve included 3 tasty recipes for you to try: Cherry Berry, Coconut Mango & Pineapple Kale.
Make-ahead smoothies not only saves precious morning moments, it allows you to save fruit that’s about to go bad. Soft fruit is wonderful for smoothies (think: brown bananas, bruising pears, smushy clemtines etc.). Just chop it all up and throw it in the freezer.
That’s money back in your pocket.
The Giveaway {NOW CLOSED}
**Congratulations to our winner, Lorrie Chiarello!**
To enter: for your chance to win a new Wolf blender (retail value $599!) simply leave a comment below. Tell me what you would like to make with your new gift.
This offer is open to blog subscribers only (if you haven’t signed up yet, click here).
The winner will be announced on January 19 2016. Good Luck!
*This post is in partnership with Wolf Gourmet. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only (thanks for understanding!). All opinions are my own.
Kitchen Notes
Tips: Frozen fruit works best with smoothies. In a pinch, add a few ice cubes to the blender to make it cold.
If you struggle with cutting mangoes (like me!), check out my Instagram page for some great tips from all over the world. Thanks to everyone who joined in the conversation! You might want to watch this video from Foodie Crush, and when all else fails, try this mango pitting tool.
Make-Ahead: Prepared smoothie bags can be frozen, 3-6 months (or until freezer burn sets in).
Once blended, pour any leftover smoothies into silicone muffin cases and freeze. Transfer to a ziploc bag when frozen solid (my friend Kelly taught me this trick- it’s genius). To use, simply take out a ‘muffin’ add liquid and blend.
Substitutions: For each smoothie, about 1 cup of liquid plus more to taste is required. I’ve listed my favorite choices and what I think works best. But as always, substitute with whatever you’d like. The coconut milk (referred to below), is the kind that comes in the box (not the can) and can be found in the grocery store next to the nut milks.
- ½ cup frozen cherries, pitted
- ¼ cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 cup apple cider (my favorite), boxed coconut milk, or almond milk, plus more to taste
- ½ cup frozen mango cubes
- ½ frozen banana
- dollop of yogurt
- 1 cup orange juice or boxed coconut milk, plus more to taste
- ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ banana
- handful of baby kale or baby spinach
- dollop of yogurt
- 1 cup boxed coconut milk, plus more to taste
- Shelled hemp seeds, crushed almonds, or a mix of your favorite nuts and seeds.
- Lime wedges
- For make-ahead smoothies, cut the fruit into chunks and add to a ziploc bag. Add the baby kale or baby spinach, and any optional ingredients. Label, date and freeze until ready to use.
- To make each smoothie, add all of the ingredients to a blender (respectively). Process until smooth and creamy. Add additional liquid if necessary.
- Top with your choice of garnish.
- Serve right away.
Kaylin@EnticingHealthyEating says
What wouldn’t I like to make! Smoothies, hummus, black bean brownies, my bourbon blender muffins…
Nancy says
Pesto !
Monica says
I would love to be able to make better quality smoothies. I have 2 active young swimmers in the family and they love their smoothies before practice. The make ahead bags are a great idea for them to just grab and make on their own!
Dave says
I would love to make soups and of course some wonderful smoothies. Thanks for your ideas.
Sonia says
Would love to make nut butters, larabars, and smoothies. Perfect timing on this giveaway…I am currently looking for a new blender to do all these things!
Nancy Farmer says
To balance a healthy diet of soups and smoothies, I’d use my Wolf Gourmet blender to whip up huge batches of margaritas! Good for my spirit and my street cred. Plus, vitamin C in limes.
joel says
Would love to make a peanut butter, kale, and nut milk smoothie in a top-quality blender! Would also use it for blender hollandaise sauce for special brunches.
stephani says
Love the idea to freeze in bags, and then pull out! Cherry Berry for me!
Jennifer Caskie says
Smoothie, 1/2 banana, flax seeds, blueberries, strawberries, almond milk.
margaret says
delicious, nutritious smoothies from a great blender. what could be better?!
Kaity says
Great ideas Emilie! And this blender sounds awesome. Would love to try it out! xx
Molly says
All sorts of smoothies!
Tarah says
Smoothies of course! But I also like to blend frozen bananas with some milk to make ‘ice cream’ for my sons! Healthy dessert for the win!
BjustB says
I love the idea of the make-ahead smoothie bags! So many things to use a blender for, but I would definitely make smoothies and would also love to try making my own peanut and other nut butters with this one.
Lorrie Chiarello says
As a recent breast cancer survivor, I have become very interested in clean eating. I would love to
Add smoothies into my daily diet, so I think this would help!
Jerry Gottheil says
Love your smoothie ideas. Hummus is something I’d like to try.
connie raffa says
Emilie your pictures are so real i feel like I could drink the smoothie off of the computer. I would make the three smoothie recipies you have posted. Celebrate tomorrow. Connie
Holly says
Your photos have me craving a smoothie even though it’s 20 degrees outside! Beyond smoothies, I’d really love to try making some of the things I never could in my cheap blender, like hummus and soups :)
Heather says
Oh my gosh! I would love to have one of these to make smoothies in the morning! My 2 yr old little guy loves them!! Also a huge soup & salad girl and would love to try soups & dressings! Either way, thanks for the make-ahead tips! Great time saver!
sheri says
the gamut….smoothies, soups, dressings, coulis…….YUM!
Abby says
I love adding greens to my smoothies! But cheap blenders don’t usually do the trick…
Jennifer says
We are a smoothie family!! I make a smoothie of some sort almost everyday for my son. It is the only way he will eat vegetables right now.
Meryl Waters says
I love to make cashew cream, butter and quick soups for hectic weeknight dinners.
Debbie carr says
I would love to make soups since we have a long cold winter ahead.
Aimee says
We love orange banana and mango smoothies in my house!! Yum!!
tami says
i can’t believe i haven’t thought to do the make-ahead smoothie packs before. i’m doing my best to eat breakfast everyday and this would be such an easy way to do it. i’d want to make these – especially the cherry version!
Madeleine says
Getting back into the smoothie routine would be nice. I would make some soup in it as well. I am in need of a new blender!
Helen Allen says
I love kefir and fruit shakes to start my day.
Lydia Stearns says
I would definitely make smoothies with this blender- I love smoothies but my current blender is definitely a cheap one that make it hard to want to blend things : (
Cathy says
The options are unlimited with a blender of this quality as I spend a great deal of time making meals for my family. Smoothies are at the top of the list for my son, but from appetizers to desserts is my universe. Spicy avocado pesto would be on of many to be blended.
Catherine says
Looks amazing! Especially Pineapple Kale!
Jessica says
My blender gets used for many things in the kitchen but I would say I use it for soups more than anything! My old one is starting to fade so this giveaway came at a good time, fingers crossed!
Brenda Haines says
I would start by making some yummy thick blended soups, like tomato basil and butternut squash. Thanks for the chance!
Carol says
I would start with those wonderful smoothie recipes you shared. Salad dressings,hummus,salsas and soups would also be nice. Maybe a blender ice cream for dessert.
Ciana says
I just have a (small) cheep blender so I would love to make anything in a proper blender, probably a soup would be first though
DarcyLea says
I would get creative with smoothies. I worked hard this past summer freezing fresh fruits and berries in small portions to use all winter in smoothies and shakes. How fun it would be to make a fruit soup to serve as a surprising winter dessert
Trish Haight says
Smoothies are my go-to quick breakfast. I’ve stated using powdered peanut butter. All the protein with a fraction of the fat. It’s great with frozen bananas!
Sheila says
Would love to win this to make smoothies for my 16 month old granddaughter who Ioves fruits and veggies
B Bowen says
Wonderful recipes, Emilie. Can’t wait to try them. I love smooth soups so would definitely give that kind of recipe a whirl.
Gail Brogdon says
Would love to try your coconut mango smoothie. I buy mangoes on sale and dice and freeze for use in mango salsa. Delicious on grilled teriyaki pork chops. The blender would be great for my healthy cauliflower broccoli soup.
Liz says
I would like to make smoothies and purees and different soups. Thank you for the chance to win this lovely blender.
glenne says
any kind of fruit, unsweetened coconut almond milk, maybe cinnamon, maybe vanilla. blend . yum
Jan says
I would start by making a smooth, warm potato soup to ward off this winter weather.
-dk. says
Make ahead idea is great! I’m going to make some today, so my son can whip up his own smoothies. Thank you.
Carol Rechtien says
It’s soup season! I am looking forward to making tasty purées in my blender!
Melanie C. says
Smoothies and soups – I’ve never seen this blender but would love to own one!
Thanks for doing this giveaway.
jenice says
My blender is not very powerful so this would be wonderful for the smoothie recipes you posted!
Gina Landucci says
Strawberry avocado is the favorite at our house and new blender would make it even more lovely!
Lorraine says
I’d try the Cherry Berry Smoothie – yum.
Ann says
We love to make smoothies — and my son even likes green ones. We usually add fruit, plain yogurt, chia, and maybe some maple syrup. We’d love a new, stronger blender.
Alison H. says
I would make smoothies every day.
Julie says
A new blender would be awesome! First thing I’d blend up would be a mango lassi. :-)
Jackie says
What a WONDERFUL, dream give- away!! I would use for my morning smoothies, soups for lunch and an entire wonderful variety of options to use for dinner!!! Happy Blending <3
Darin Hardin says
Smoothies every day, and would use as a juicer since it can puree very well. Why not keep the pulp! Your smoothie recipes look killer – can’t wait for your book to arrive!!
Megan S. says
The make-ahead smoothies are a great idea! If I’m the lucky winner, I’ll be blending many smoothies and trying my hand at making my own baby food for my little one. And I love that idea for blended frozen banana and milk to make “ice cream” in the comments above.
tara pittman says
I would make smoothies and hummas
pat says
Love your site and recipes.I would love to try making smoothies and your recipes sound awesome!!
Ashley says
I would make a chocolate smoothie with spinach and blueberries! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
cathy b says
I would make some yummy healthy smoothies and soups with the blender!
Jane Macomber says
Thank you for your tips on smoothies. We just started juicing and are looking for new recipes. I also want to make hummas. I love your website and have gotten many compliments on your recipes
Amita Bhalerao says
I would love to make Guava, Passion fruit in coconut milk. Yumm
June Halliday says
My grandson takes a course in construction and has to leave house daily at 5:30 am! I’m teaching him to prepare his breakfast and take-out lunch the night before the blender is beautifully helpful for making smoothies, soups, sandwich sauces and all kinds of simple healthy Delish meals…. And even preparing a full weeks worth ahead. Thanks for the tips!
Toni says
Great time saving suggestion on freezing the ingredients Emilie, I can’t wait to try your recipes. For anyone that wants to add protein to their smoothie and doesn’t like the taste of protein powder I discovered that adding egg whites is absolutely undetectable – at least so far. My daughter really doesn’t like the taste of eggs or protein powder but egg are such a great protein for athletes that I resorted to adding them (undetected) a year ago – so far so good.
Sharon says
I would love it for nut butters, soups, and salsa.
Mrs K says
I love these recipe ideas! I’m a big fan of even dumping ingredients into my (cheap-hops-across-the-counter) blender the night before, and storing the big carafe in the freezer overnight, to save time. It didn’t occur to me to make many blendable pre-measured bags! this is so much better!
I can’t wait to try these!
Liz - Inspired by the Seasons says
Can’t wait to puree some soups with this!
Mary says
Smoothies and more smoothies. Oh and some blended soups.
Ale says
I think I would just make things happen, make magic and fun and meaningful experiences in the kitchen with family and friends!
Traci B. says
I would love to win this Giveaway! I would use this Wolf blender for my daily morning shake/smoothie! Currently I’m limited in the ingredients that I can comfortably add to my ‘regular’ Waring blender, as I am worried I’ll burn out the motor! This Wolf blender would certainly allow me to expand my ingredient list greatly!!!
Lary says
I would be making nut butters! Lots of nut butters…
Sheri says
My go to is soup, I love to make all kinds, its a lot of work and clean up without the proper tool for the job:)
Meredith Childress says
From Bulletproof coffee to blueberry smoothies, I would love to have this Wolf blender to use!
Jen T says
Love smoothies! My 1 year old daughter has been getting into smoothies – she loves anything with blueberries!
Tina Hutton says
Smoothies for me.
Emily says
After saying goodnight to our rattling old hand-me-down blender, we thought our favorite (though lumpy) smoothies were a thing of the past….
I’d love to add that healthy option back to our breakfast roster. But with a blender so powerful, one must experiment with more! Salad dressings for my fiancé’s aquaponics farm-grown lettuce, to start. Frozen banana chocolate ice cream. The creamiest soups one could dream of! Homemade gluten-free flours, and nut butters! And, someday, goat butter from our very own goats. What a great giveaway!
Emily says
I forgot the BEST pesto! With basil from my man’s farm. I’m just going to keep thinking of things!
Sarah L says
I would love to make soups! It’s that time of year in our house for lots of soup. What a great giveaway!
Amanda G says
I have just recently come across your blog and am in awe of all the delicious and simple recipes you’ve created. It is nice and greatly appreciated not to feel overwhelmed by complex ingredients and steps. I haven’t heard of Wolf Gourmet until today but it looks AMAZING! So many possibilities!!! We recently got ourselves a Costco membership and avoided the produce because I didn’t think we could eat it all before it went bad. Freezing them for smoothies is a great idea! I would also make some hearty soups (dying to try Carrot Ginger) and some nut butters!
xo,
Amanda G
Shawnie W. says
I would make smoothies, soups, sauces and hummus…yum!
April says
Dressings, smoothies, and soups, oh my! :)
Maria says
I would love to make creamy soups with the Wolf blender.
Susan says
We like smoothies and it is a good way to get my 88 year old mother to have her fruit and veggies!
Maryn Faski says
My son is undergoing chemotherapy and this blender would come in handy making his morning protein shake. I could even sneak some green veggies in without his noticing! I have been struggling with my old cheap one for years but can’t afford to spend a lot on a blender right now.
Christina says
I’m looking forward to making your Pineapple Kale smoothie!
Brittney Welch says
As a student in the nutrition field to become a registered dietitian and then continuing my education with culinary nutrition, I would love to make a ton of new recipes to share with others that I cannot possibly make with a regular blender. I have recently started a blog about modifying recipes to become more nutritious and ways to incorporate food in fun creative ways for yourself and children. As a mother of two, I understand the importance of getting small children to eat a well-balanced meal. Sometimes, a nutritious packed smoothie is just the way to go.
I would like to reach out to every type of person with my recipes including those with Dysphagia. I believe a great blender like the Wolf blender would help make the right consistency for this diet and therefore improve the time spent needed to puree and the taste. With all this being said, the Wolf Blender is such a versatile kitchen gadget that would be used in every aspect of my life and I would love nothing more than to be able to share exciting new recipes with the world.
Nancy says
Would love the Wolf blender to make healthy organic baby food for my 5 month old grandson who gets to eat “real” food soon!
Annette says
I like your idea of putting all the smoothie ingredients together in bags – such a time saver. I currently use two blenders. I love to make soup, but my high powered one doesn’t let you blend hot items, so when I need to puree I use the not-so-powerful blender. This lovely Wolf blender would replace both of them, letting me make my soups that I enjoy so much.
Trish says
Clever Carrot, you certainly ARE clever! And timely!!!! On Saturday I made a salad dressing for a recipe a student shared with me for a Greek salad. Garlic, fresh basil, and rosemary were among some of the ingredients, and I don’t have a blender. :( I don’t need to tell you how much easier the dressing preparation would be with a blender. Pick me! Pick me! to receive the new Wolf Blender!!!!!! I’ll put it to wonderful use. :)
Kate says
I just made my first smoothie this week and am hooked on them. There are so many variations and I can’t wait to try everything!
Kristen says
I would make pecan tarts. I would chop the pecans in the blender!
Adele says
Love love love the idea of make ahead smoothies!!!
Allison says
I would love to make better soups, smoothies, and hummus. I do not have a blender now and feel so stuck when a recipe calls for a high-performance blender. This would be on my wish list!
Mary says
I would make horchata aND other types of nut milks.
heather jacoby says
My daughter became a vegetarian this summer. She has gathered many recipes that require a blender. This would be perfect for her!!
Lisa Brown says
I would like to make a batch of chipotle salsa. Thanks for the chance :)
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Sara @ Cake Over Steak says
I’ve been on a MAJOR smoothie kick, and my blender is starting to sound like it’s nearing the end of days. So I would make alllll the smoothies with a new blender!
Emily says
Pesto, nut butters and smoothies galore!
Sarah S says
I would love to make my own almond or cashew milk. Great giveaway!
Kelly W says
smoothies!
Asha says
Your pictures are stunning and what a fabulous idea of making the ziplocs ahead. I just started doing it and it’s such a time saver. Love it and I can’t agree more, nothing worse than a cheap blender.
Teresa M says
Smoothies! And I would try nut butter….again.
Ruth-Anne Hayes says
Great give-away! Thanks for the opportunity!
MaryB says
Hummus! Then smoothies and tomato puree. Looks like an awesome blender.
Linda | The Baker Who Kerns says
I almost broke my blender trying to blend dates! It just didn’t have the power to do it and it overheated! I would DEFINITELY make some wonderful date paste if I got this blender! For date butter or date cookies or even date jam! Yum!
ali says
this time of year i’d love a new blender to make some great soups!
Corinne B. says
I would love to make some soups and dressing with this blender.
Carmen says
My children love smoothies. I plan to teach my teenage daughter your make-ahead smoothie idea-she’ll love it! Thanks!
Barbara says
OMG what a great giveaway to start off the New Year. I’ve always wanted a high powered blender for all my kitchen needs. I love to make soups, nut butters, smoothies, frozen desserts…my list could go on and on. Being able to have this machine and cut down on prep time would be a dream come true. Thank you for this offer.
Kathie Kerler says
I have what I consider a well-known brand blender. It has run for many years but really grinds noisily these days when I make my morning smoothie. I’m impressed the Wolf is shatter-proof, because after using mine for several years, I hit the top of the glass container on the edge of my countertop and chipped a big piece off. I could still use it, but it was rather dangerous. So shatter-proof is a big benefit.
Karen says
Soup
Lauren Rhoades says
Would love to win and use for EVERYTHING, but especially to help me and my family be more healthy as well as providing snacks for my Bible study group and anyone who will try my concoctions. Thanks for this blessing of an opportunity! :)
Katy says
Oh, the veggie smoothies I will make! I dream of velvety green smoothies, but my immersion blender just isn’t doing the trick right now :( I’ve also always wanted to try my hand at nut milks as well.
Kacey says
I would love to make smoothie bowls and soups that are filled with nutrition using an awesome blender!
Jacqueline says
I would finally be able to make the smoothest split pea soup!
Caitlin says
I would love to make smoothies
Zoe Malkin says
As a recently certified yoga teacher, I’m working to incorporate fewer dairy products and more vegan recipes. As part of my already healthy habits, I feel that having a blender would increase food options for meals that match my intentions. Not to mention my silly little blender can only do so much! Try as I might, I can’t stuff enough veggies in there! A new blender would mean more well-rounded and whole smoothies, juices and meals for a happier, greener, maybe even more orange, me! Thanks for reading @clevercarrot
Allyson says
I’d make everything that I’m making now, but with more velvety textures and less cursing.
Sarah Leitner says
This looks like an amazing blender to make breadcrumbs with my leftover sourdough bread, smoothies with frozen fruit, nut butters or just about all my favorite healthy foods!
Celine says
I would use the blender to make a Dutch baby with a green smoothie for a nice brunch!
Lydia W. says
I would love to make green smoothies!
Deborah says
I finished treatment recently and decided to revamp my eating to whole, nutrient dense foods. I have been using my little blender to make green smoothies every morning. I would use an upgraded blender to make nut flours and butters, salad dressings, smoothies. It seems I need to use one every day now that I cook at home.
Robin says
What wouldn’t I love to make with this blender? I would especially like making soups and smoothies though!
Wendy says
Frozen excess in cupcake molds is just genius. It will save me drinking more smoothie than I have room for in future. I don’t know why I never thought of this for myself. :-) Genius
Rita says
What wouldn’t you want to make!! I’d go for Soups, Dairy Free Ice Cream, Greek Coffee Frappe’s and not to mention the occasional Pina Colada, Yum!
Katrina says
This is so great! I’d make a big batch of almond butter!
HS says
I would like to make green smoothie.
Victoria says
Would enjoy a powerful blender for all the smoothies, but let’s not forget the occasional milkshake!
Adri says
Wow! More lovely shots for the new year. Congratulations on the really stellar work. You are off to a tremendous start for 2016.
OK. I just got done writing that I ought to eat in a more healthy fashion, but the honest to God truth is I’d make some sort of a cream liquor smoothie!
Ally says
Homemade cookie butter would be at the top of my list!
Carolsue says
I think I would try making homemade apple butter or homemade salsa
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Lydia Ruddy says
I think I need to try your cherry berry smoothie. It would be a great breakfast in spring. I work long hours 6 days a week at a garden center that time of year and breakfast in the go makes mornings so much easier!
jessica z says
I would love to make fruity smoothies or soup!
jacquie says
nut butters of all types!
Jen says
I’d make banana nice cream!
Leah says
Nut butter!
Erin Ellis says
Ooooooh! I would LOVE this for my morning fruit and veggie smoothies! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
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Susan says
I would love to make my smothie lunch every day with kale, apples, cucumbers, strawberries and add some chia seeds and whey protein powder. I can have my fruit and veggies all in one. Thanks for the wonderful ideas!
Judith says
I love smoothies but it’s also soup weather!
Natalia M says
I would alternate between making Nutella and more Nutella.
Dana S says
I’m on a pretty restrictive diet per my gi Doctor so I’d make everything in this! soups smoothies nut butter! no contamination!
Patti says
I would love to make so many things… my mind is abuzz… I definitely want to try these smoothie recipes and LOVE the idea of make-ahead. Never tried freezing my kale or spinach before. Make-ahead meal prep is key to my daily survival in a busy life, however, so I can’t wait to try this idea.
Judy Trudell says
It’s a shame Canadian residents are not eligible for the draw but I will comment anyway. I follow your blog and LOVE it. I would love a great blender for not only smoothies but also for blending soups, dips and sauces. I have pre-ordered your cook book and am anxiously awaiting its arrival. Keep up the great work!
Chris says
Just once I would love to make avocado chocolate mousse without having to scrape down the sides of my blender 15 times before I’m finished. A little slice of heaven . It seems like every healthy dessert recipe I want to try and make involves blending thick sticky ingredients and I simply cannot do that in the cheap blender that I have now.
Mary wilker says
My 4, 2 and 1 year olds love smoothies, but I think it’s getting to the point that we’re tired of chewing the late sip because of all of the seeds! I also love to make food for my little one!
BartC says
Kahlúa, vodka, cream, ice cubes… Push go… drink… yum!
Rinse and repeat.
Bev Monson says
I would make hazelnut paste because with my blender OR with my food processor, I can not make it nice and smooth. I add it to chocolate for nice truffle centers, or to centers of little chocolate cupcakes, or to cocoa smoothies!
Rochelle says
I would use a nice wolf blender to make sauces, puree for soups and to incoproate more vegetables into our diet. Sneak some kale and spinach into smoothies without anyone the wiser ;).
Amie says
I would like to have a great blender to make smoothies in the morning for my two little girls!
Caeol says
I would use it for smoothies, shakes and soups.
Vy says
All these smoothies look delicious! We make smoothies almost everyday! Can’t wait to try them!
Frances says
CARROT SOUP for days.
Kristin says
I would love to make almond butter and other nut butters in general! Customizing those and adding in extra things sound like a fun and delicious experiment. I also would make more smoothies and try out some blended cocktail recipes.
My mouth is watering thinking of almond butter and smoothies now! :)
vivian says
I really need a good mixer to make my nut butters!
Thank you for your sourdough tutorial, I have my dough fermenting now and can hardly wait to bake it up tomorrow.
Rakhee@boxofspice says
So these smoothies look sooo good Emilie. Can you believe it I still don’t own a blender! Whaat?!! Yup… These make ahead ideas of yours are always such a winner. :)
peggy says
nutbutter!
Rachel says
Would love to try making homemade nut butters! And smoothies, obviously. :)
eleisa says
mmmmm smoothies. the new dessert ♥
Cindy A. says
Your frozen smoothie bag idea is pure genius! I currently have a Ninja blender (aka: the hand mutilator) and I hate it. I would definitely toss that contraption and use the fabulous Wolf blender to make my morning smoothies.
Susan Nadolski says
I would love to jump on the Smoothie Train!
suzanne says
I would most often use the new blender to make various vegetable potages. Perfect for cold winter meals!
Kathleen says
Love your blog, I follow you on Instagram! Your photography and recipes are amazing!y doctor has recommended I start juicing for my health, but I need a blender! Oh the smoothies I could make and the healthy salad dressings too.
Jessie Snyder | Faring Well says
Oh my heavenly goodness yes. A cheap blender is the worst. Which is why I donated mine a few years back and have been just sticking to my immersion blender and food processor until a high-speed one can come into my life. This one looks amazing (!!!) and I love love your smoothie bags – I’m slowly getting better at prep work and you are a huge inspiration. Seriously cannot wait to get my hands on your new book and prep my little heart out! xoxo
Justyna says
Lovely! Would love to make the Coconut Mango smoothie, looks delicious.
Raymond says
Margaritas for my darling wife and then smoothies the next day
Libby says
I would love to make truly smooth kale smoothies. Or truly smooth cauliflower soups! And this chocolate mousse: http://www.theroastedroot.net/healthy-4-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/
Susanne says
Hummus, smoothies and almond meal/flour. Thanks for the give away opportunity!
Katie m says
I would make so many things! Orange smoothie, Oreo milkshake, baby purees!
Kristen K says
The options of what I could and would make with this appliance are endless, but I would be most excited about making fresh smoothies and fresh homemade almond milk! Love your idea for the make-ahead smoothie packs to save time and money too! :)
Laura L. Wentz says
Wow, those smoothies would be great! I’d also like to be able to puree bigger batches of soups. And butter? Really. That would be cool.
Kimberly C says
I want to make smoothies and nut butters!
Lisa Gay Miller says
I am so excited to start the resolutions and eat more veggies and fruit. Great way to start!
Bethany G says
Soups, green smoothies, pesto and, of course, margaritas!
Karen G says
Smoothies, purées and soups, oh my! I’ve been trying to figure out a way to sneak a high end blender into the house without my husband noticing. :) Winning one would be absolutely awesome. Fingers crossed!
bonnie says
I’d make smoothies and popcicles with it. It looks amazing!
Birdiebee says
I would first make a Roasted Butternut Squash Soup.
Julia says
I need shatterproof. I’m the clumsiest—leading to the demise of two blender jars, among other things.
Marsha Marhofke says
1st item on list would be a Brandy Alexander with homemade vanilla ice cream
Tina W says
I would make a pineapple smoothie
Gretchen says
So many things but what would I make first? If Jack had anything to say about it we would make chocolate hazelnut spread. He requested it as soon as he spied a bag of hazelnuts I just bought! Love the tip of using silicone muffin cups, I use mine mainly for large ice cubes with or without fruit for cocktails. They do work well for smoothies too!
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I’d Like To Make Salsa!
Rylie says
Oh my goodness. So many things. Soups, smoothies, homemade cashew milk!
Amy Z. says
I would love to make soups. Broccoli cheddar, tomato, and much more!
kelley says
Almond milk, smoothies!!!
LaTanya says
I would make soups and smoothies
Annie says
I would love to have a new blender! I have been experimenting with vegan nut based “cheeses” and my blender cannot get the soaked nuts past mulch! I long for a green smoothie that doesn’t require chewing! Or a cauliflower soup that doesn’t halt the blades every few seconds. What a beautiful dream.
Katy H says
I would make sweet potato hummus and raw peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake.
Barbara says
I’m an avid cook from scratch. I love making salsa, soups, pesto and smoothies, to name a few. This would be the most used appliance in my kitchen if I were to win it.
Laura says
Would love to make a smoothie!
Harmony b says
Would be great for soups
Ashley says
I would like to make salsa
Denimo says
Well… I would definitely start out by ‘blenderizing’ these make ahead smoothies. What a great idea! Thanks so much!!
Amy H says
I love making soups in the winter.
Angela says
I would like to make smoothies, and especially soup!!! mmmmmm
sandyhills25 says
I would have to say that it would be a blueberry smoothie
MJ says
Nut butters! They can burn up a blender in no time….a Wolf blender would last a long time.
Eleni says
My morning smoothies!
Rachel Greeve says
Hi Emilie! I would like to make smoothies for people at the new Fruiterie market I am opening up in the spring here in Montreal.
pat says
Love your smoothie recipes,would love a blender to make them in….
JuMeka says
With my gift, I would make BUTTER. First and foremost, I would make butter(s) with my Wolf blender, then, dressings, cocktails with the crushed ice, desserts, and of course smoothies. Nuts to flour you say, oh my. I can’t wait.
Tyneisha says
I’d love to make a chocolate mousse!
Ali celestino says
I’d make milkshakes and soups!
Will G says
I would love to make smoothies!
Genie L says
I have a great Mango Smoothie recipe with an almond cream base. Need a really good blender to handle the almonds.
suzanne says
I would make fruit and veggie smoothies. I am on a liquid diet right now, sure wish I already had one of these!
Jamie says
I want to make butters, yellow butter, & nut butters. I also want to make the cherry berry smoothie and to try some really great looking recipes I found awhile back for matcha smoothies!
Mandy says
Tomato soup!! I have a great recipe but it would be better if it was finished in a proper blender!!
Zubayda M says
I would love to make pesto, smoothies and salsa. What a nice looking blender!
Kim H. says
I would love to make some really smooth salsa verde!
Britney says
I would loveeeee to make smoothies for breakfasts in the morning and add in some dark green veggies too. Making time for a healthy breakfast is sometimes difficult so it would really make me happy to start my day off right. The first fruits I would toss in the blender would be some papaya and pineapple to kick start my digestive system for the day!
Also being able to make a yummy & healthy smoothie just any time at all would be wonderful : )
Jennifer W says
Definitely my breakfast smoothies!
Rachel says
I would like to make tomato or potato soup!
Patti says
Your smoothies are so colorful and inviting. I would use the blender to try your recipes and it would also make my soups super smooth. I’d love the ease of it.
Calli says
I’d love to make the cherry berry smoothie, maybe add some cacao powder!
Susan Christy says
I don’t know how many blenders I’ve burned up trying to make milkshakes for my nieces and nephews. Would love a great blender to make frozen margaritas!
Sarah N. says
These smoothies look delicious! I need to prepare more smoothies that are high in protein to start the day off right. The blender is gorgeous and looks very powerful, too. I’d love to try making silky-smooth soups in it!
Anna says
I want to make food for my precious baby!
Christine says
After a year without my own kitchen, my husband and I are finally moving to our own place, and I will have a kitchen again. I have been thinking about kitchen appliances and a blender is high on my list because smoothie in a bowl with toppings is my absolute favorite breakfast. This would be a nice housewarming gift and I’d love to make cara cara, beetroot and spinach smoothie with it!
Carmen Pricone says
Great post Emile! These smoothes look amazing. My daughter who has successfully maintained a healthy vegan diet for over a year now, would love this blender as much as I would. This appliance would get a lot of use not only during summer but also thoughout winter with soups and sauces. Right now, I could use it to help speed up the process of sauce making. Tomato season is here in Australia, and I am already planning to make passata. X
Cena says
I am jumping up and down with excitement! I’m ready to blend up a delicious soup and salad dressing for starters. The sky is the limit! Go Wolf Gourmet!
Pamela Green says
I’d love to make sauces with fresh ingredients!
Becky Winkler says
I would love to try making almond milk in a high-quality blender–I bet it’s so much faster!
Maria says
Smoothies for the win!
Shannon says
Oh.my.goodness! I would love to make hummus, smoothies, almond butter……yum!!!
Cyn says
I would make ALL THE THINGS! My favs are smoothies, creamy veggie soups, nut butters and cocktails!!!
Emma says
I’m now blender-less, having gone through two blenders (one “silent”, the other not so, but both which didn’t seem to stand up to long-term use). I would have a long list, perhaps the first being some quick protein smoothies, and then settling in to homemade almond nut butter, to put on oatmeal and in future smoothies. Thanks! – E.
Josh says
a nurse who tries to balance out swim training, work and studies and takes nice short little heaven retreats from time to time in his little kitchen. it’ll be fun to have a blender and finally attempt making my own peanut butter. (I was just assuming everything means nuts too?) otherwise, spreads, smoothies and leftover vegetables (yes I’m that horrible person that tries to make experimental soup with any leftovers I find in the kitchen instead of the fresh stuff. all you cooking gurus please don’t hate I promise I will do better) are great too! cheers :D!
Eva says
Good idea to prep smoothie single servings ahead of time. I could definitely use a blender for baking gluten free, a lot of the doughs are too wet for my food processor.
Amy says
I would love to make some soups and try making some nut butters
Mary Beth Hunt says
I’d make “Adult” smoothies ;)
chelsey says
my husbans is a nurse and, as such, works long hours. he loves it when i wake up early with him and prepare him a smoothie to take on the road. i would definitely use this for smoothies! and for myself- i would use it to make pesto. YUM.
Jenice says
I would make more “smooth” smoothies. Right now mine are lumpy.
Mario says
I’d love to make morning smoothies to start! With such busy mornings, I can see myself making ahead smoothies to pack in nutrients for the day.
Annie says
This looks amazing. I would love to try and make my own nut butters – peanut, almond, you name it! I also want to get more into making smoothies in the mornings to take breakfast on the go. Thanks for the wonderful give away!
Thomas Murphy says
I would make a milk shake.
Leslie says
What a fabulous idea. Good for New Years resolutions.
Jena | Little Rusted Ladle says
Simply beautiful smoothies.
Megan S. says
Hi there, just thought I’d let you know that I’ve been using my make-ahead smoothies and it’s awesome! Thanks so much for the idea!
Emilie says
Hello Megan! This just made my day! I’m so happy to hear that the make-ahead method has been working out for you. Cool, right? xo
Lydia Saldana says
I would love to make smoothies, soups and can’t forget the margaritas!