Smoothies with a Hand Blender—Do You Need a Stand Mixer?
The short answer: no. With a good hand blender, you can make creamy smoothies in under a minute, without the bulky appliance or the hassle of cleaning it. Here’s how to make the perfect smoothie with bamix®.
What You’ll Need
- A bamix® with a multi-purpose blade, such as the One or Prime.
- The right bamix® beaker, tall and narrow for optimal circulation.
- Your favorite ingredients (see basic recipe).
Basic Recipe: Berry-Banana Smoothie
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 handful of berries (fresh or frozen)
- 200 ml milk, plant-based drink, or yogurt
- Optional: 1 tsp honey, a few oats
Method: Add all the ingredients to the beaker. Hold the bamix® at an angle, switch it on, and move it slowly up and down until the mixture is creamy; this takes about 30 to 60 seconds. That’s it.
Tips for the Perfect Consistency
- Start with less liquid: Add more as needed.
- Frozen fruit makes the smoothie creamy and cool; a slightly more powerful model such as the Prime or MAXX is ideal.
- Move it up and down: This ensures all the ingredients are blended and prevents lumps.
- Hold it at an angle: This improves circulation in the beaker.
Variations
- Green smoothie: Spinach, apple, banana, a little ginger, and water.
- Tropical: Mango, pineapple, coconut drink.
- Protein: Banana, oats, nut butter, milk.
If you prefer nuts or oats ground very finely, grind them beforehand with the powder disc (requires the Processor ).
Quick to Clean
Run the bamix® briefly in warm water immediately after blending, and it’s clean. Find out more at cleaning & caring for your bamix®.
Conclusion
You don’t need a stand mixer to make creamy smoothies—a bamix® is all you need, and it’s clean again in no time. Find more ways to use it at What Can a Hand Blender Really Do? Find the right bamix® in the all bamix® products collection. For more recipe inspiration, check out the bamix® cookbook.
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