Think you’ve made everything possible in your Vitamix? Think again. Here are 5 ways to take your Vitamix to the next level.

Vitamix is well-known for making the best smoothies imaginable, but that’s just the beginning. The same high-powered blender that pulverizes fruit into breakfast can also help you create a variety of recipes. This versatile machine leverages the friction from its fast-spinning blades to make steaming hot soups and sauces in just a few minutes. On the other hand, the powerful motor effortlessly creates creamy frozen desserts by quickly breaking down frozen fruit before it can defrost. If you’re well-seasoned with these staples already, read on for some uses for your Vitamix that you may not have tried yet.

1. Nut butters. Here’s a trick that can’t be performed with most blenders. You may never buy store-bought nut butters again after you taste freshly-made Vitamix peanut butter. Mix it up by trying different combinations of your favorite nuts.

Peanut Butter

This classic sandwich spread contains just one ingredient--peanuts.
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Mixed Nut Butter

Combine your favorite nuts to create a healthy, delicious nut butter that’s as versatile as regular peanut butter.
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No-Nut Butter

An ideal alternative for those with nut allergies, this recipe combines seeds, sunflower oil, and a touch of honey to create a spreadable butter.
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2. Salad dressing. These are too often loaded with excess oil when all you really need is some flavor—and that can come calorie-free from spices. Here are some simple blends that will replace the store-bought versions in your kitchen. When you realize how effortless it is to make salad dressings from scratch, you’ll never look back.

Strawberry Vinaigrette

You’ll never miss the oil in this brightly flavored dressing. Perfect on a bed of baby spinach with strawberries and slivered almonds.
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Orange Sesame Dressing

This salad dressing pairs perfectly with a hearty green salad or a whole grain salad.
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Lemon Maple Vinaigrette

Simple and versatile, this vegan dressing uses maple syrup to sweeten, and is a well-rounded vinaigrette with just a few simple ingredients.
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3. Food processing. Transform your high-speed blender into a food processor with the food processor attachment. The range of blades and slicing discs can make precision food prep a breeze.

Roasted Tomato Salsa

Roast all of the ingredients and throw it in the Vitamix food processor, a salsa that couldn't be easier!
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White Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

These white-chocolate peanut-butter energy balls, created by Breakfast Criminals founder Ksenia Avdulova, taste like dessert—but unlike that chocolate-chip cookie you’ve been eyeing at your local bakery, these are completely good for you.
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Spicy Pepper, Garlic, and Apple Relish

Honey and apples lend a little natural sweetness to this spicy pepper relish. Add pectin for an easy spicy pepper jam. The more seeds you leave in the peppers, the spicier it will be.
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4. Baked goods. Have you used your Vitamix to help you bake?  Blend up your doughs and batters with ease, and get the precise texture you’re looking for. You can even create your own homemade whipped cream!

Carrot and Raisin Muffins Healthy

Sweet raisins and carrots marry well in this snack-sized bite for a quick breakfast or afternoon tea.
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What You Can Make – Flours & Doughs

You can grind whole-grain flour and knead dough in your Vitamix machine for fresh, homemade flavor in every meal. Get creative with homemade pasta, sourdough bread, soft pretzels, and more.
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Zucchini Bread

A healthier than normal version of Zucchini bread, utilizing date syrup and a Vitamix made flour blend to keep it tasting great.
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5. Body scrub. Don’t stop at just food; use your Vitamix to nourish your body from the outside-in as well. Your skin will thank you for this natural body scrub.

Lavender Sea Salt Scrub

Substitute any other essential oil you would like to this salt scrub to suit your mood. We recommend using a separate Vitamix® container for making cosmetics, to avoid the risk of contamination of food products.
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And just in case you didn’t know, the Vitamix also cleans itself. Simply blend warm water and a drop of dish soap on the highest speed, and watch it become its own dishwasher. What new and different ways can you come up with to use your Vitamix?