Let’s face it, sometimes it is just a lot easier to put all ingredients in the blender, and drink your meal. Unless you are a fabulous cook or have hours to spare, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner can take a lot of time out of your day. Not to mention, cooking the same meals over and over again gets tedious and costs a lot more money than unhealthier options.

For breakfast, swap out your oatmeal or breakfast cereal with a healthy smoothie. Smoothies require just three ingredients — liquid, fruit, and protein — to start your day off right. If you want to add greens to your smoothie, a small handful of spinach or kale will blend right in, and the sweetness of the fruit will disguise their taste. Not into making smoothies? Use your blender to make a healthy pancake batter consisting of a banana, eggs, almond milk, and cinnamon. Top with fruit and you’re good to go!

Lunch is where you can be even more creative by adding flavor to your usual salad. For a refreshing and healthy salad dressing, combine cucumbers and your favorite vinaigrette in the blender. If you are looking for something sweet, blend together seasonal fruit, vinegar, and oil to create a tangy dressing.

When it comes time for dinner, you can create an entire meal with your blender. Toss fresh vegetables and broth into a blender and pair with whole-grain bread. A soup in less than 10 minutes! If you are looking for a more elaborate dinner, spice up your chicken, fish, or pasta with a homemade sauce. Create a delicious pesto by combining fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in your blender.

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