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    Creative Uses for a Handheld Mixer

    Real Life May 30, 2023 | By Kristen Chidsey | 20 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

    We all know that you can use a handheld mixer for baking, but it can do so much more! I am going to show you four creative ways to use your handheld mixer that you never thought of that will make your life easier!

    We all know that you can use a handheld mixer for baking, but it can do so much more! I am going to show you four creative ways to use your handheld mixer that you never thought of that will make your life easier!

    Collage of 4 Ways to Use Mixer with title text overlay.


    Everyone knows you can use a kitchen mixer to make homemade whipped cream or to make cake batter. But your mixer can and SHOULD be used to do many other everyday cooking tasks.

    Creative Ways to Use Your Kitchen Mixer

    While there are a multitude of ways to use a handheld mixer, today I am sharing my four favorite uses. You will find yourself pulling out that mixer again and again after learning these hacks!

    • Froth Milk
    • Juice Citrus
    • Shred Meat
    • Mix Nut Butters

    Using a Mixer to Froth Milk

    Like many of you, coffee is a daily ESSENTIAL for me to function.

    And while I would love to hit up Starbucks every morning, my budget will not allow that!

    But, YOU can make Homemade Lattes at home with just 2 ingredients and your handheld mixer.

    • Pour ⅓ cup to ½ cup milk (any variety) into your coffee mug.
    • Microwave for 30-40 seconds.
    • Once the milk is heated, take your handheld mixer, fixed with 1 beater into the heated milk and turn it to high and whisk for 30 seconds, until the milk is frothy.
    • Pour or brew coffee over milk and enjoy it.

    Of course, you can add syrups or use Homemade Coconut Vanilla Coffee Creamer. 

    Kitchen Mixer Frothing Milk in blue mug with text that reads to froth warm milk.

    Use a Kitchen Mixer to Juice Citrus

    I am a HUGE fan of NOT having a million tools in my kitchen. Maybe it is because I hate clutter, maybe it is because I use to have a very small kitchen, or maybe because I hate wasting money on things that are not necessary.

    Whenever I can take one tool and give it multiple purposes or avoid having to purchase ANOTHER tool, I am all for it.

    When it comes to juicing fruits, I don't have a juicer or a lemon press.

    I just use the attachment to my handheld mixer. I can get EVERY bit of juice from lemons and limes every time with my mixer attachment.

    • Slice your lemon, lime, or orange in half.
    • Using one handheld mixer attachment, push the beater into the flesh of the fruit and twist over a bowl to catch the juice.
    • Strain and use as desired.

    ∗ Pro-Tip for Juicing Citrus ∗

    Pop your fruit into the microwave for 15 seconds, roll on the counter, cut open, and juice. Your citrus will give off nearly double the juice with these tips!

    Mixer Attachement juicing a lemon over glass with title text that reads to juice citurs

    Use a Kitchen Mixer to Shred Meat

    Rather than using forks to shred meat when making Crockpot Pulled Pork, Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches, or shredding Instant Pot Chicken Breasts to make casseroles like Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Rice, Chicken Parmesan Casserole, or Poppyseed Chicken, grab your handheld mixer!

    You can shred cooked meat in a matter of minutes with the help of your handheld mixer.

    • While still slightly warm, cut your cooked meat into large chunks.
    • Place the chunks of cooked BONELESS chicken, pork, or beef into a large mixing bowl.
    • Add a bit of cooking liquid, which will help to keep your meat tender and juicy.
    • Using your handheld mixer on low speed, shred the meat as desired.

    ∗ important to remember ∗

    It is critical you use BONELESS cuts of meat when using your mixer to shred cooked meat. The last thing anyone wants is shards of bone throughout their meat. This would make the meat unsafe to eat.

    Shredding chicken with kitchen aid mixer with text that reads to shred chicken.

    To Stir Natural Nut Butters

    I am a huge fan of peanut butter, almond butter, and cashew butter. But I want simplicity when it comes to nut butter. Which means, just nuts and salt.

    Natural Peanut Butter and Natural Almond Butter are NOTORIOUS for being difficult to stir well before using.

    That natural oil separation that occurs causes all the oil to sit on top of the nut butter. If you don't disperse that oil evenly throughout the nut butter, the bottom of the jar will be useless. Dried-up peanut butter is not very appetizing (or easy to spread).

    Despite minutes of mixing, I can not seem to ever get my peanut butter well mixed by hand. Enter my Hand Held Mixer and my life was changed!

    How to Mix Peanut Butter with a Hand-Held Mixer

    • Place one paddle onto your handheld mixer and plug it in.
    • Open your nut butter.
    • Place the paddle into your nut butter until fully submerged.
    • With one hand VERY FIRMLY on the jar and one on the mixer, turn the mixer to the lowest setting. Let the oil start to disperse and then you can turn the speed up to medium on the mixer. Mix for 30-45 seconds or until peanut butter is nice and creamy and oil is fully mixed into nut butter.

    ∗ important to remember ∗

    Be sure to hold your jar TIGHTLY. And do not turn the mixer on before you have a firm grasp on the jar and the beater is fully submerged into the nut butter. I made this mistake ONE time, and the result was nut butter flying all over me and my kitchen. It has never happened again (and I use this trick at least once a week) but wanted you to be warned!!

    Hand Held Mixer Stirring Peanut Butter with title text that reads to stir nut butters.

    Which Handheld Mixer is Best?

    I have my Kitchen Aid handheld mixer for 20 years now with ZERO issues, so I can't say enough good about it.

    Kitchen Aid also has a handheld mixer with a whisk and frothing attachment. I imagine this is a great mixer and nice attachments to have, I just have not found the need for all the extras.

    Please share in the comments if you have found other creative ways to use your mixer!

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    About Kristen Chidsey

    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. Jeri-Lynn Trimmer

      September 04, 2023 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      I love your tip recipes hacks and in general your cooking videos. You opened a whole new world for me and my Christmas gift of an Insta pot. BTW I am 77 and who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks 🤣. So grateful

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 04, 2023 at 3:39 pm

        Oh I love hearing I have helped you learn new tricks! You are always young enough to learn 😉

        Reply
    2. Mona Leo

      August 09, 2023 at 5:35 pm

      Hi, Kristen! I really enjoy receiving your emails. I definitely share your passion for your hand mixer. Back in 1969 when I was a sophomore in college, I had a tiny efficiency apartment. My mother bought me 3 items as a "housewarming" gift; an iron, an ironing board, and a Hamilton Beach hand mixer. Each item cost $10. I am pleased to say that I still use my 54-year-old mixer and it's still going strong. It has never failed or been repaired. This could be a record!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 10, 2023 at 8:38 am

        Oh wow!! I love this story so much. So many amazing memories and love in that blender.

        Reply
    3. Elaine

      August 08, 2023 at 12:55 am

      Thank you so much for the great peanut butter tip! I'll definitely try it with my next jar. Usually my wrist is aching and there's oil all over the outside of the jar by the time I'm finished trying to mix it all in. (This is the best tip I've heard since I learned to trim the fat off raw bacon with a scissors instead of a knife)

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 08, 2023 at 7:48 am

        You are welcome, Elaine! I just mixed a jar of PB using this trick this morning for my toast. And I love the tip about using kitchen scissors for bacon. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    4. Ruth

      August 07, 2023 at 11:22 am

      can you do this to regular peanut butter to create "whipped" peanut butter? They used to sell whipped peanut butter and I loved it but I can't find it anywhere 🙁

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 07, 2023 at 5:37 pm

        That is a great question! However, whipped peanut butter was made with added sugar and heavy cream. I haven't tried this recipe myself, but I did find a recipe for Homemade Whipped Peanut Butter that may works.

        Reply
    5. Jacquelyn Hackett

      March 02, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      I would use caution when mixing peanut butter with a hand mixer. My son decided to use my Kitchen aid hand mixer to do just that. Mom received a new Kitchen Aid hand mixer. I will use my stand mixer for peanut butter.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 03, 2020 at 6:52 am

        I have been using this method for over a decade and never had an issue with it being too much for my hand held mixer. I am so sorry you experienced an issue.

        Reply
    6. Laura

      February 05, 2020 at 12:35 am

      Oh wow!! This is wonderful info. Thank you so very much!!!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 05, 2020 at 6:27 am

        You are welcome Laura! I am glad you found this helpful!

        Reply
    7. christine dascenzo

      October 28, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      I have the same hand held mixer! Have you ever used the other attachments that came with it? I've never seen anything online about them beyond brief mentions in the manual, where I learned the small potato masher looking one is a beverage blender (really?!) and the other are dough hooks. I wonder if anyone anywhere uses them!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        October 29, 2019 at 9:12 am

        Mine did not come with attachments--but my mom's did so I know what you are referring to! I don't know of anyone that uses them LOL!

        Reply
    8. Carolyn P Woodul

      July 10, 2019 at 11:05 am

      Love, love, love all your posts. Thank you so much for all your hard work. I will do my best to visit some of your sponsors.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 10, 2019 at 11:09 am

        Hi Carolyn! I am so happy you love my posts and find them helpful. Do not ever worry about visiting my sponsors unless you feel the desire to check out their products, just come and enjoy the recipes <3

        Reply
    9. Mary F Horton

      July 08, 2019 at 5:17 pm

      You are soooooooo ingenious.
      Love your suggestions and recipes. Never miss reading them.
      Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 08, 2019 at 6:44 pm

        Oh thank you so much Mary! I am so glad you have found my tips helpful 🙂

        Reply
    10. Sheryl Stanley

      July 08, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      I love getting my emails from you.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 08, 2019 at 4:47 pm

        I am so glad to hear that Sheryl! Thank you so much!

        Reply

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