Thermomix for Special Diets – How TM7 Helps with Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Keto Cooking
- Beatriz
- Jun 7
- 7 min read
Updated: Jun 8
Cooking for a special diet can feel intimidating, but not with the Thermomix TM7 by your side. Whether you’re vegan, have gluten intolerances, or are following a keto lifestyle, the TM7 offers precise control and endless recipe inspiration to meet your dietary needs.
In the UK, more people are exploring plant-based meals and low-carb diets, and Thermomix’s blend of technology and versatility is the perfect kitchen ally. Cookidoo, the official Thermomix recipe platform, is packed with recipes for every diet, from vegan to gluten-free, showing how Thermomix can help you “live your best life” food-wise. Let’s look at how the TM7 can assist with vegan, gluten-free, and keto cooking in particular (follow this link to check the Cookidoo Special Diets and Trends article by yourself!).
Vegan Cooking Made Simple and Creamy
A plant-based diet is diverse and exciting, and Thermomix makes vegan cooking both accessible and fun. One of the challenges in vegan cooking is creating flavourful, satisfying dishes without animal products, as well as making alternatives like nut milks or cashew cheese from scratch. The TM7’s powerful motor and precision temperature control excel at this. You can blend nuts and seeds into creamy sauces, dips, or dairy-free milks with ease; for example, whip up a silky cashew cream or almond milk in minutes (no elbow grease needed). The machine’s ability to cook at controlled temperatures also means you can sauté aromatics for a curry or stew without oil if you prefer, or gently cook a soy-based custard or tofu scramble to the perfect texture.
Crucially, Cookidoo is a goldmine for vegan recipes. You’ll find everything from hearty mains to decadent desserts (follow this link to check it by yourself!). In fact, Thermomix has an entire Vegan category and regularly features plant-based collections. You can discover recipes for staples like vegan bolognese, chickpea curries, falafel, and even vegan baking. The “Special Diets and Trends” section on Cookidoo notes that Thermomix brings you the latest in vegan cooking and helps tailor recipes to your lifestyle. Because the TM7 handles tasks like chopping vegetables, kneading dough (hello, vegan pizza night!), and emulsifying dressings, it takes the labour out of vegan cooking. You’ll be more inclined to cook those dried chickpeas from scratch when your Thermomix can do the soaking and cooking automatically. And for those vegan cheese lovers; yes, you can make things like a delicious spreadable “cheese” from cashews or even a tofu-based cheesecake, guided step by step. Plant-based cooking has never been this effortless or creamy!
Gluten-Free Baking and Beyond
Gluten-free cooks often face the challenge of working with alternative flours and complex dough that can be sticky or temperamental. Thermomix TM7 is a game-changer for gluten-free baking and cooking. Why? Firstly, it can mill grains, nuts, and seeds into flour in seconds. If you can’t find a particular GF flour in shops, just grind some in your Thermomix; for instance, make oat flour from porridge oats or almond meal from whole almonds. This opens up a world of fresh, homemade gluten-free ingredients. Secondly, the TM7’s built-in scale ensures precise measurements, crucial in gluten-free recipes where ratios matter for texture. And thirdly, the kneading function helps bring together doughs that lack gluten (which normally provides elasticity). The Thermomix can thoroughly mix ingredients like xanthan gum, psyllium husk, or eggs that are often used to mimic gluten’s binding effect.
Thermomix and Cookidoo also actively support gluten-free users. “Free From… Gluten, dairy, eggs and refined sugar” is the tagline of a new Thermomix cookbook, indicating you can “cook for everyone, regardless of their dietary restrictions” (follow this link to check it by yourself!).
From gluten-free bread or pasta to eggless crème brûlée or dairy-free mousse, Thermomix offers reinvented classics so no one misses out. Imagine mixing and proofing your own gluten-free bread dough in one bowl: the TM7 can do the mixing, rising (using precise low heat), and even shape-loosely mix again, so you can bake bread that rivals any bakery. There are official Cookidoo recipes for things like Gluten-Free Artisan Bread and pizza dough. One recipe tip even notes you can use shop-bought GF flour or “make your own flour in your Thermomix”, giving flexibility to bakers. Beyond baking, gluten-free cooking with Thermomix means easily thickening soups with blended veg instead of flour, making roux or béchamel with gluten-free flour (the constant stirring is handled for you), or rolling out homemade corn tortillas. If you have coeliac disease or are cooking for someone who does, having one sealed appliance for most tasks can also help reduce cross-contamination risk (just be sure to thoroughly clean the bowl and accessories). With TM7’s help, gluten-free food becomes less about substitutions and more about delicious possibilities.
Low-Carb and Keto: Mastering Macro-Friendly Meals
Keto and low-carb diets require careful tracking of carbohydrates and a focus on healthy fats and proteins. Thermomix TM7 can lighten this load considerably. For starters, Cookidoo has dedicated low-carb and keto collections. All selected recipes in the “Keto” collection have “less than 15 g of net carbs per portion”, making it easy to choose meals that fit your macros (follow this link to check the Keto Cookidoo collection).
You’ll find keto-friendly recipes like cauliflower mash, beef stews, almond flour crackers, and even sugar-free desserts, with nutritional info readily available. This takes the guesswork out of meal planning for keto; just follow the guided recipes knowing they align with your goals.
In day-to-day keto cooking, Thermomix is incredibly handy for preparing low-carb ingredients. Cauliflower rice, for example, is a staple replacement for grains. The TM7 can chop cauliflower into “rice” in a few seconds, no messy grating by hand. Fancy a cauliflower-based pizza crust or broccoli rice? It’s just a quick blitz away. The machine also excels at making nut-based dough or fat-heavy sauces/emulsions which are common in keto cuisine. Homemade mayonnaise or hollandaise for added fats, pestos and curry pastes without added sugars, all simple in the Thermomix.
And because the TM7 can cook slowly at precise temperatures, you can even confit meats or cook sous-vide style (with the optional blade cover) to hit those perfect keto protein preparations. Another benefit: Consistent results. On keto, you might be experimenting with ingredients like coconut flour or erythritol; Thermomix’s guided recipes have been tested, so they help you avoid common pitfalls (no more failed keto bread attempts that waste expensive almond flour!). The official advice highlights that with Thermomix, “you can quickly turn clean, whole ingredients into satisfying Keto meals”; for example, whipping up a cheese and egg-based keto quiche or blending a bulletproof coffee.
In short, TM7 keeps your keto kitchen running efficiently: measure, mix, chop and cook all in one spot, so you’re less tempted to stray from your plan due to time constraints. And when a sweet craving hits, you can even make keto treats like a sugar-free chocolate mousse by letting Thermomix gently melt and mix high-cocoa chocolate with cream – no risk of burning or splitting.
Cookidoo Recipe Spotlight: Check out Cookidoo’s “Free From” collection for a trove of gluten-free and dairy-free recipes. Try the Gluten-free Vegan Lasagne or Keto-friendly Cauliflower Pizza – these recipes show that with Thermomix, dietary restrictions don’t mean giving up your favourite foods. Also explore the “Low Carb” section on Cookidoo for ideas like Cauliflower Rice and Cheeseburger Quiche that are tailor-made for keto lifestyles.
One Appliance, Endless Adaptability
What truly stands out is how Thermomix TM7 brings all these special diet needs under one roof. If your household has multiple diets – say one person is vegan and another is keto – the Thermomix can cater to both with ease by switching up recipes and cleaning the bowl in between. Its all-in-one convenience means you aren’t buying a bunch of single-purpose gadgets (like a soy milk maker or bread machine or spiraliser); TM7 handles it all, “cook for everyone, regardless of their eating habits or dietary restrictions”. Plus, because you control every ingredient, it’s fantastic for allergies (peanut-free, egg-free etc.) and preferences. The Cookidoo platform even has filter tags for common allergens and diets, so you can easily find recipes that are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, low-carb, you name it.
Cooking for special diets often requires a bit more creativity and effort, but Thermomix TM7 reduces that effort and boosts your creativity. It encourages you to try new ingredients and techniques, guided by proven recipes. Want to bake a cake that’s vegan and gluten-free? The TM7 will help you mix flax “eggs” and almond flour evenly for a perfect batter. Need a high-protein vegetarian dinner? Toss your veg and lentils in the bowl, follow a recipe, and you’ll have a nourishing stew in no time. The bottom line: Thermomix empowers you to take control of your diet. You’ll save money by making speciality items at home (gluten-free breads, vegan cheeses etc.), and gain confidence that you can cook anything to suit your needs.
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