Kitchen tools I use and honestly recommend
None of this is required for gaining weight, but the right equipment makes soft textures, batch cooking, and calorie boosts much less work. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and the commission has no vote in what gets listed.
High-powered blender
Essential for thick, calorie-dense smoothies, nut butters, and silky purees without chunks. The single most useful tool for low-appetite days.
Immersion (hand) blender
Turns soups and stews into creamy, spoonable meals right in the pot. Makes the "easier-to-eat" version of any recipe effortless.
Slow cooker
Set-it-and-forget-it for tender, high-calorie stews, braises, and one-pot meals. Ideal for batch cooking a gentle week.
Glass meal-prep containers
Make-ahead friendly and safe for reheating calorie-dense meals. Batch-cook once, eat well all week.
Digital kitchen scale
Takes the guesswork out of calorie-dense additions like nut butters, oils, and seeds — without turning food back into math.
Heavy Dutch oven
For gentle simmering of rice puddings, custards, and stews. Excellent heat retention, and it goes from stove to table beautifully.
Links are affiliate. Every pick is from an American company — Ninja (Massachusetts), Vitamix (Ohio), KitchenAid (Michigan), Crock-Pot and Rubbermaid (Georgia), Pyrex (Illinois), Greater Goods (Missouri), OXO (Texas), Lodge (Tennessee), Caraway (New York). Prices and availability can change.