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• Why You’ll Love This Blender Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
• What Is Hollandaise Sauce?
• Hollandaise Sauce Ingredients
• How To Make Hollandaise Sauce In A Blender
• Tips & Troubleshooting
• Storage & Heating
• Ways To Use Blender Hollandaise
• More Homemade Sauce Recipes
• My Favorite Blender For This Recipe
• Blender Hollandaise Sauce Recipe (Easy!) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

Want to learn how to make hollandaise sauce , but feel a little nervous? You aren’t alone! But have no fear, this easy hollandaise sauce recipe comes together with a simple little tool — the blender! My no-fuss method transforms basic ingredients like butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and sea salt into a luxuriously smooth sauce. Blender hollandaise is one of my favorite ways to add a special touch to any healthy recipe , from eggs Benedict to roasted veggies , making your dishes taste even better!

Pair this luscious sauce with other brunch favorites, like my breakfast casserole , easy oven-baked bacon , or my ultimate omelette recipe . Get ready to impress at your next brunch with this foolproof recipe!

Why You’ll Love This Blender Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

• Rich, buttery and silky smooth – I love the luxurious, buttery flavor, and thanks to my blender method, there are no lumps. This sauce is downright velvety.
• Just 3 ingredients – You can make this right now if you have the basics on-hand. I always have these around, and you probably do, too!
• Ready in under 5 minutes – No need to babysit pans or whisk constantly on the stove.
• Quick and foolproof method – Simply blend for a perfect sauce — with no risk of burning or separation.
• Takes any meal up a notch – This blender hollandaise sauce adds a touch of gourmet flair to any dish.

What Is Hollandaise Sauce?

Hollandaise is a French sauce made of egg yolks, melted butter, and lemon juice. It’s a staple for eggs benedict and also often served over vegetables, like roasted asparagus .

Hollandaise Sauce Ingredients

Here I explain the best ingredients for hollandaise sauce, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Butter – I prefer to use unsalted butter, so that I can control the salt separately. You can also use ghee, though the flavor will be different.
• Egg Yolks – This hollandaise recipe uses raw yolks, so be sure to use pasteurized eggs. They’ll need to be at room temperature to emulsify properly in the sauce.
• Lemon Juice – Adds a fresh, tangy zing to the sauce, and if you don’t have it on hand, you can substitute it with white wine vinegar or lime juice for a similar acidic touch.
• Sea Salt – I prefer to use sea salt, but kosher salt works just fine. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or white pepper for a little kick.

TIP: There’s a quick shortcut to bring your eggs to room temperature!

If you forget to set them out ahead of time, simply place them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Once they reach room temp, you can remove them and separate the yolks from the whites.

How To Make Hollandaise Sauce In A Blender

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Melt the butter. Cut the butter into chunks and place it into a glass measuring cup. Microwave just until melted. (You can also melt the butter in a small pot or pan instead.)
2. Blend the yolks and lemon juice. In a blender , blend the egg yolks and lemon juice together at a high speed for several seconds.

1. Add the butter and blend again. While the blender is running, pour in the hot butter in a thin stream. Blend until it looks thick and bubbly.
2. Season. Sprinkle blender hollandaise sauce with sea salt to taste. You can stir or give it a quick blend to disperse the salt. Enjoy while it’s still warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Troubleshooting

Hollandaise can split if it gets too hot or too cold, and sometimes it’s not the thickness you want at first. Here are some tips for fixing these issues:

• How to thicken – If your blender hollandaise sauce is too thin, you can add more melted butter while blending until it reaches the desired consistency.
• If it splits after heating – Sometimes adding a splash of cold water can help.
• If it breaks after cooling – Rescue the split hollandaise by whisking in some hot water.
• Prepare fresh for best results – Separation happens with either cooling or overheating, so it’s best to prepare this sauce right before you want to enjoy it. It takes just a few minutes, so make it last when the rest of your meal is ready.

Storage & Heating

• Store: Hollandaise is really best fresh, and most recommendations are to throw it out after an hour, as it’s made with raw egg yolks. If you want to save it for later, it’s best to use clarified butter (ghee) instead of regular butter. This will help with separation. That being said, I’ve successfully been able to store blender hollandaise made with regular butter in the fridge for a couple of days. Let it sit on the counter to come to room temperature before serving.
• Keep warm: I don’t recommend reheating hollandaise, as it will almost certainly separate. However, you can keep it warm in a stainless steel bowl or thermos. My favorite method is to pour hot water into the vessel, then empty it and dry. Now you can pour in freshly made hollandaise sauce and it will stay warm without separating.
• Freeze: Results are mixed on this. Sometimes it comes out okay, and sometimes it separates. If you want to chance it, freeze the sauce for up to 1 month and thaw at room temperature. If it separates, blend until emulsified again, or you can try the tips above.

Ways To Use Blender Hollandaise

Once you make this easy hollandaise sauce, you’ll want to drizzle it on everything! Here are my favorite recipes to serve with it:

• Eggs Benedict – This is the most popular way to use it! Layer Canadian bacon or ham and a poached or coddled egg over English muffins, then drizzle with this blender hollandaise. Or, drizzle it over my eggs benedict casserole for a complete brunch.
• Eggs – Don’t stop with eggs benedict! I like to drizzle this silky sauce over all kinds of egg recipes ! It tastes amazing over a spinach quiche , drizzled on egg muffin cups , and even over my steak and eggs .
• Asparagus – Another popular pairing! I use homemade hollandaise sauce for my creamy asparagus casserole , but you can drizzle it over simple roasted asparagus , quick sauteed asparagus , crispy air fryer asparagus , and even grilled asparagus .
• Sauteed Veggies – I love this blender hollandaise with sauteed broccoli the most, but have also enjoyed it over sauteed veggie mix or green beans .
• Roasted Veggies – Add a creamy, luxurious touch to any roasted veggie recipe. Try it on roasted cauliflower , broccoli, or even brussels sprouts . It’s particularly delicious over spring veggies, like roasted artichokes .
• Potatoes – I usually use it with runny baked eggs and hashbrowns, but it’s also delicious on oven roasted potatoes and for a lighter option, roasted rutabaga .

More Homemade Sauce Recipes

Sauces can upgrade any meal! Check out these other homemade sauce recipes – they’re fun to make and super tasty, just like this blender hollandaise sauce:

Peanut Sauce Recipe

Chimichurri Sauce

Lemon Butter Sauce

Tahini Sauce Recipe

My Favorite Blender For This Recipe

For the fastest hollandaise sauce in a blender, I use this high-powered one . It’s also perfect for hot soups, smoothies, nut butters, and everything in between!

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 8 tbsp Unsalted butter (1 stick; or ghee also works) ▢
• 4 large Egg yolks (at room temperature) ▢
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice ▢
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt (to taste) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Cut the butter into tablespoon-size chunks and place into a glass measuring cup with a spout. Microwave for about 30-45 seconds , just until melted. (Alternatively, melt over medium-low heat in a small saucepan on the stove.)
2. Meanwhile, combine the egg yolks and lemon juice in a blender . Blend at high speed for 10 seconds.
3. Remove the center cap of the blender (the one that allows adding something while the blender is running) and slowly pour in the melted butter in a thin stream, with the blender continuing to run on high.
4. Season with sea salt to taste. If the sauce is too thick, blend in a few drops of warm water as needed to thin it out.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 2 tablespoons

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Blender Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

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• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
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• Recipe Reviews

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Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

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Keto Food Swaps

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So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

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Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

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Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
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Blender Hollandaise Sauce Recipe (Easy!)

This easy blender hollandaise sauce recipe is ready in minutes with just 3 ingredients. It’s delicious on eggs, veggies, & more!

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/hollandaise-sauce/

Ingredients

• 8 tbsp Unsalted butter (1 stick; or ghee also works)
• 4 large Egg yolks (at room temperature)
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. Cut the butter into tablespoon-size chunks and place into a glass measuring cup with a spout. Microwave for about 30-45 seconds , just until melted. (Alternatively, melt over medium-low heat in a small saucepan on the stove.)
2. Meanwhile, combine the egg yolks and lemon juice in a blender . Blend at high speed for 10 seconds.
3. Remove the center cap of the blender (the one that allows adding something while the blender is running) and slowly pour in the melted butter in a thin stream, with the blender continuing to run on high.
4. Season with sea salt to taste. If the sauce is too thick, blend in a few drops of warm water as needed to thin it out.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 2 tablespoons

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)