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8 Must Have Vegan Kitchen Appliances That Will Set You Up For Life

8 Must Have Vegan Kitchen Appliances That Will Set You Up For Life

Since becoming a vegan there is no doubt I am doing a lot more home cooking and making things from scratch. Here’s the thing, you can go vegan and end up consuming so many calories through the processed options.

Having some decent vegan kitchen appliances gives you the control on what exactly you are eating by having the ability to prepare beautiful meals.

Here at Yum Vegan Blog we pride ourselves on easy recipes for brunch and lunch, wether you want something ‘on the go’ or a little more tasty for the weekend, we’ve got your back. That said, we wanted to equip you with all of the necessities through this buying guide.

We don’t expect you to buy everything in this post but obviously we want to put a few cool things on your radar!

Maybe you can forward this to a family member to pick something for an upcoming birthday or holiday gift?

We have a broad price range of products, each will compliment your vegan kitchen appliances well!

So whether you want something cheap and cheerful, or a product that is a little more high end, we’ve got you!

Vegan Kitchen Utensils

VEGAN KITCHEN UTENSILS

Air Fryer

Air fryer’s are taking the market by storm at the moment! I can’t tell you how many people I’ve seen ask questions about air fryer recipes after the Christmas period. It seems so many people received one as a gift! What a thoughtful and perfect gift for a vegan!

I mean it says it in the name, it’s essentially a fryer without the oil! Who doesn’t love French fries and all other things that are traditionally cooked in a deep fat fryer? I really like the sound of frying something with air.

There is definitely no additional calories in air!

To be more precise, an air fryer is essentially a min convection oven as it uses the convection mechanism to cook the food.

It creates a crispy layer on food and most air fryers have a temperature and timer for precise cooking.

You can make delicious recipes such as air fryer buffalo cauliflower, potato wedges, crispy Brussel sprouts, falafel and roasted chickpeas to name a few.

It really is the future of cooking with plants without adding oils to your food.I see so many people looking for oil free recipes nowadays. The air fryer is literally an essential piece of equipment to kick the oil.

In terms of brands, there are a tonne out there so you’ll need to decide on your budget. The Innsky Airfryer is a really good price and has 7 cooking settings and has excellent reviews. You can check it out here.

Ninja AF150AMZ Air Fryer XL, 5.5 Qt. Capacity that can Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Reheat & Dehydrate, with Dishwasher Safe, Nonstick Basket & Crisper Plate and a Chef-Inspired Recipe Guide, Grey
  • XL CAPACITY: With the 5.5 qt. nonstick basket and crisper plate, you can save time by cooking up to 3 lbs. of French fries or wings with ease.
  • 5-IN-1 VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY: Includes 5 versatile cooking programs: Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate. BPA free: Yes
  • LESS FAT: Up to 75% less fat than traditional air frying methods. Tested against hand-cut, deep-fried French fries.
  • EASY CLEANING: Both the basket and crisper plate are nonstick, easy-to-clean and dishwasher safe.
  • WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE: 105°F to 400°F allows you to gently remove moisture from foods or quickly cook and crisp foods with convection heat.

Whilst the Innsky is fabulous and a great budget friendly option, there is another FANTASTIC air fryer that has more functions. Here at Yum Vegan Blog, we are big fans of slow cookers.

Slow Cooker

As three mums with busy jobs, little kids and so on, there is nothing better than chucking spices and veg into a slow cooker and coming home to a warm home cooked meal at the end of the day.

For some reason, everything that comes out of a slow cooker tastes better! So wether you want a nice casserole, curry, dhal, or tasty soup, a slow cooker is the way forward.

So with that in mind, it brings me back to the air fryer. I was blown away when I discovered the Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 is not only an air fryer but also a slow cooker and a pressure cooker. In fact it has several other functions too.

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Ninja FD401 Foodi 12-in-1 Deluxe XL 8 qt. Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer that Steams, Slow Cooks, Sears, Sautés, Dehydrates & More, with 5 qt. Crisper Basket, Reversible Rack & Recipe Book, Silver
  • THE NINJA FOODI DELUXE XL: The deluxe pressure cooker that also crisps.
  • TENDERCRISP TECHNOLOGY: Quickly pressure cook ingredients to lock in juices, then give them a crispy, golden air-fryer finish.
  • COOK FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: With an extra-large capacity 8-quart ceramic-coated pot that is nonstick, PTFE PFOA free, and easy to hand-wash.
  • XL AIR FRYING CAPACITY: With a family-sized 5-quart cook & crisp ceramic-coated basket that holds up to a 7-lb. chicken to feed your whole family. Basket is PTFE PFOA-free, nonstick, and dishwasher safe.
  • DELUXE REVERSIBLE RACK: Steam and broil, as well as TenderCrisp up to 8 chicken breasts at once or add servings to layered 360.

The Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 is every foodie persons dream kitchen appliance, especially if you are vegan! I love that it has several functions and my favourite two are obviously the air fryer and the slow cooker.

Check out prices of the Ninja Foodi 7 in 1 here.

Tofu Presser

Are you even vegan if you don’t love tofu? Here at Yum Vegan Blog we absolutely love tofu. Wether we are making eggless scramble, or a yummy bagel sandwich, it is one of our favourite ingredients to work with!

We know so many people find it difficult to get it ‘right’. I feel the rookie mistake is always to do with the water in tofu! It has GOT to be pressed out with a tofu presser to get your texture and consistency right.

Tofuture Tofu Press – The Orginal and Best Tofu Press. Easily And Quickly Remove Water from Tofu to Improve the Flavor and give Perfect Texture Everytime, 6x5x3 inches
  • Susanna and Adam created their unique Tofu Press to press tofu evenly and cleanly to give you perfect, very firm, crack-free tofu every time with no fuss and no mess. Just pop the tofu into the Press, pull down the clips and leave it in the fridge.
  • Our Unique Tofu Press presses tofu evenly and cleanly to give you perfect, very firm, crack-free tofu every time with no fuss and no mess. Just pop the tofu into the Press, pull down the clips and leave it in the fridge.
  • Our patented, simple to use press has only 3 parts and allows for mess-free pressing with no need for paper towels. Your tofu will keep its shape when pressed and will not fall apart when cooking.
  • Fits 8-12oz blocks of tofu – adjustable settings on 3 levels allow you to press different sizes of tofu and allows you to press either firm block tofu or gently drain silken tofu when making sauces or dips.
  • In the unlikely event of any problems just contact us for personal customer service and no quibble returns policy. Our Tofu Press is designed to be sturdy and last for years.

Tofu holds so much water, and if you aren’t squeezing it out before cooking, the likely hood is you’re not getting the best out it! Make sure to buy a tofu presser, they are not expensive and will really help you perfect all of those tofu dishes.

Check out the prices of our favourite tofu presser.

Mini Chopper

Okay, I am not going to lie, my favourite vegan kitchen utensil is my Kenwood Mini Chopper! I literally use it every day to make hummus, salad dressings and so much more.

The reason I love this product so much is because, it’s tiny and doesn’t take long to clean after use. The washing up can fit in the palm of one hand. Who wants to take out their massive blender to make a dressing or blend cashews?

If you’ve been vegan for a while, you’ll know soaked cashews feature in many recipes. Blending small quantities in a big blender just doesn’t work! Most of it just ends up sprayed across the surface of the container.

Check out the prices of the Kenwood Mini Chopper. It’s my number 1 must have vegan kitchen appliance!!

Vitamix

We spoke previously about ‘big blenders’ and the Vitamix certainly fits that category. Unfortunately my Kenwood mini chopper can’t do big volumes, so the Vitamix is the perfect alternative.

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Vitamix 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, Container, Self-Cleaning 64 oz, Black/Grey
  • Create every course of your home-cooked meal – from fresh smoothies to creamy desserts – in minutes. The Vitamix 5200 is the universal tool for family meals and entertaining
  • Variable Speed Control: 10 Speeds you can easily adjust to achieve a variety of textures. The dial can be rotated at any point during the blend, so you’re in complete control!
  • 64oz Container: The size and shape of the 64-ounce container is ideal for blending small to large batches.
  • Hot Soup: The blades in the Vitamix container reach speeds fast enough to create friction heat, bringing cold ingredients to steaming hot in about six minutes
  • Smoothest Texture: The power and precision of our patented designs are able to pulverize every recipe ingredient, including the tiniest of seeds for the smoothest blends

The Vitamix is possibly one of the most popular blenders on the market. It really gets you an absolute puree consistency on your foods such as smoothies and soups. Whats more, it can actually heat soups whilst it is blending it, making your meal ready instantly.

So wether you are a lover of smoothes, frappe lattes, soups or vegan cheese sauce, the Vitamix is amazing. I’ve even heard you can make dough in it!

Check out the prices of the Vitamix.

Waffle Iron

A waffle iron is by no means a kitchen necessity, but is there anything better than fresh off the iron fluffy warm waffles? We are big fans of waffles over here and guess what, you can make healthy waffles too!

Cuisinart WMR-CAP2 Round Classic Waffle Maker, Brushed Stainless,Silver
  • SUPERIOR FUNCTION: The round classic waffle maker is professional quality for home use, Bakes 1 large traditional-style belgian waffle at a time with four quarters and extra-deep waffle pockets
  • EASY TO USE: With dual indicator lights and a 5-setting browning control, you can choose your waffle’s specific cook temp, Nonstick coated waffle grids easily release waffles and make cleaning effortless
  • MUST-HAVE FEATURES: Regulating thermostat with red and green “ready to bake/ready to eat” indicator lights, You’ve also got 1-inch deep batter pockets for thick delicious waffles, Also stands on end for compact storage
  • INCLUDED: Instruction manual and recipe book with several recipe’s to get you started
  • LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY: Refer to user manual for troubleshooting steps and questions surrounding warranty policies – this product is BPA free

We have a sweet potato waffle recipe and if you are feeling naughty vegan Belgian waffle recipe here. In general waffle irons are inexpensive but can make such a huge difference to the array of things you can make from the comfort of your own home.

Check out the prices of our recommended waffle iron.

Ice-Cream Maker

Again, an ice-cream maker is not a necessity, but how nice is it to make your very own vegan ice-cream, frozen yoghurt or sorbet?

I don’t know about you, but the man in my life is not vegan so I am always trying to keep him satisfied with vegan food without him feeling like he’s missing out!

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine, 1.5 Quart Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt Maker, Double Insulated, White, ICE-21P1
  • SUPERIOR FUNCTION: The new patent-pending mixing paddle makes frozen treats in 20 minutes or less
  • COOL FEATURE: Double-insulated freezer bowl eliminates the need for ice
  • CAPACITY: Makes up to 1-½-quarts of your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt
  • EASY TO USE: Easy lock transparent lid with large spout makes adding ingredients simple and mess free
  • LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY: Refer to user manual for troubleshooting steps and questions surrounding warranty policies – this product is BPA free

He really does have a sweet tooth so having an ice-cream maker keeps him super content. Cuisinart is one of our favourite appliance brands so I can recommend the ICE-21R.

Check out the prices of the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker.

Measuring Cups

We love our measuring cups, they come in so handy when we are perfecting recipes. Before I had these, I had such a bad habit of guessing measurements and just chucking in what I thought!

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Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 20, 7 Stainless Steel Nesting Measuring Cups & 7 Spoons, 1 + Leveler & 5 Mini Measuring Spoons for Cooking & Baking
  • PERFECT DESIGNED TO LAST A LIFETIME: Our measuring cups and spoons are all made out of one piece of metal so the handles will never bend or break off. We upgraded the material to rust resistant & durable 18/0 stainless steel and thickened the cup body to avoid cracking, easy to clean and dishwasher safe.
  • CONVENIENT TO READ MEASUREMENTS: Each measuring cup also has outside markings for a smaller measurement size that is visible on the inside. The rectangular design of the measuring spoons is slim and narrow to fit into small spice jars or herb containers, ideal for measuring any amounts.
  • PROFESSIONAL SET INCLUDES ALL ODD SIZES: This set comes with 7 stainless measuring cups: 1/8, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, and 1 cup, and a measuring spoon set of 7: 1/16 tsp, 1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, and 1 bonus Leveler & 5 Mini Measuring Spoons to help you reduce any measuring errors for cooking, baking or coffee, get delicious food.
  • KEEP YOUR KITCHEN CLEAN & TIDY: Stackable measuring cups & measuring spoons in one bundle with a removable stainless ring which makes them easy to organize and store in the drawer, or hang on a kitchen hook. It is sleek and classy, when not in use, you can hang them on your kitchen wall as decorations.
  • GREAT GIFT: Whether it’s for lighting the menorah, a stocking stuffer, or for a game of white elephant, these rust-resistant and durable measuring spoons and cups are safe to use for both dry and liquid ingredients and likely to bring your friends or family a smile. They are great for holiday cooking.

Needless to say, that didn’t always go to plan. I’m pretty happy with these little handy tools, I am definitely making a success of more of my vegan experiments.

Check out the prices of these measuring Cups.

Mini Pancake Pan

My kids love a mini pancake, I could never get them out quick enough before I bought a mini pancake pan. They are amazing! in a matter minutes, you can produce 7 mini pancakes for the hungry little (or not so little) people in our lives!

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KRETAELY Nonstick Pancake Pan Pancake Griddle With 7-mold Design Mini Pancake Maker With PFOA Free Coating-black
  • Healthy mini pancake pan: Children are our angels, and we need to provide protection for their health at all times. The non-stick coating used in our pan with PFOA free.
  • 7-hole design: cook more delicious food in the shortest time. Isn’t it a efficient thing? You can make crepes, beef, vegetables, and eggs at the same time, this crepe maker pan is an artifact for preparing breakfast, brunch, party snacks, and more.
  • Upgrade Pancake Pan: The thickness of our pancake maker pan body reaches 0.51inch, which is thicker than the usual pancake griddle, the advantage of this upgrade is that the food is not easy to burn and pan is more durable
  • Ergonomic handle: you can easily hold pancake griddle, add a little oil to the hole before using, you can turn the food more easily, only 5 minutes, your family will enjoy delicious food.
  • Professional after-sales team, no matter what questions you meet, you can contact us, we will do our best to help you.

Check out the prices of this mini pancake pan.

I hope you’ve found this article useful. Do you have that one item in your kitchen you couldn’t live without? Let us know in the comments, we love hearing from you!

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Mercer Lynda

Sunday 18th of October 2020

I always enjoy your posts and this was no exception. Good tips and product ideas, thanks! I have one more. I used to have one of those air poppers and was never happy with the popcorn it made as it always came out so dry.