Featured Recipes:
- All Green Smoothie Bowl
- Apple Butternut Squash Soup with Honey Pecan Butter
- Autumn Sweet Potato Smoothie
- Berry Sorbet with Mixed Spices
- Caramel Apple Peanut Dip
- Chicken Minestrone Soup
- Chocolate Marshmallow Shake
- Chocolate-Orange-Fondue
- David's Rumchata Milkshake
- Four Fruit Smoothie
- Frozen Champagne Margarita
- Frozen Smoothie Bowl
- Fruit Salad Smoothie
- Fruit and Vegetable Breakfast Smoothie
- Going Green Smoothie
- Holiday Fruit Salad Smoothie
- Homemade Croutons
- Horchata
- Horseradish Cheese Dip
- Lemonade Coconut Curd
- Peanut Butter
- Peanut Cashew Butter
- Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
- Peanut Butter Stracciatella
- Pesto Sauce
- Pineapple Coconut Sorbet
- Pound-Cake
- Pumpkin Fall Freeze
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Rosemary Turkey Potato Soup
- Salted Caramel Ice Cream
- Smoked Salmon Spread
- Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shake
- Simple Sweet Potato Soup
- Strawberry Applesauce
- Strawberry Pomegranate Boost Smoothie
- Tis the Season Smoothie
- Turkey and Apricot Baby Food
- Turkey, Sage and Butternut Squash Baby Food
- White Xmas Margarita
- Whole Fruit Margarita
All Green Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) coconut water
- 1⁄2 avocado, pitted, peeled
- 1 cup (30 g) spinach
- 1 Tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen mango
- 2 Tablespoons blueberries
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut
Directions
- Place coconut water, avocado, spinach, hemp and mango into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to highest speed.
- Blend for 1 minute, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
- Top with blueberries and coconut flakes.
Notes
A filling and nutritious breakfast option, loaded with good fats and fiber!
Apple Butternut Squash Soup with Honey Pecan Butter
Ingredients
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 white sweet potato, peeled, and cubed
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup onion, peeled, and chopped
- 2 cups chicken or veg broth
- 1⁄2 large apple, quartered, seeded
- 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄4 tsp dried thyme
- 1⁄2 salt
Directions
- Steam or roast squash and sweet potato until cooked. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is clear and tender.
- Place the stock, squash and potato mix, garlic and onion mix, apple, cream, thyme and salt into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
- Start machine, slowly increase to its highest speed, and blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds; or start machine and allow programmed cycle to complete.
- Select Variable1.
- Start machine and remove the lid plug. Add remaining potato, bacon, and cheese through the lid plug opening.
- Secure lid plug and blend an additional 10 seconds.
Notes
Honey Pecan Butter: mash 3 TBS unsalted butter, 1 ½ TBS toasted pecans, finely chopped, ½ TBS honey. Roll in plastic wrap in cylindrical shape. Refrigerate until sliced.
Autumn Sweet Potato Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cup (225g) red grapes
- ½ orange, peeled
- Halved sweet potato, cooked and cooled
- ½ apple, seeded, cored
- ¼ cup (25 g) cranberries
- ½ teaspoon fresh ginger root, grated
- 2 dates, pitted
- 2 cups (260 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Select Variable 1 or the Frozen Dessert program.
- Blend for 1 minute, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades..
- Serve immediately.
Berry Sorbet with Mixed Spices
Ingredients
- 1 inch (3 cm) fresh ginger root
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold water
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (150 g) strawberries
- 1 cup (145 g) frozen blueberries
- 1 cup (140 g) frozen blackberries
- 1 cup (140 g) frozen raspberries
- 2 cups (280 g) frozen cherries, pitted
- ½ cup (15 g) mint leaves, tightly packed
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (260 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Partially thaw frozen berries for 10 to 15 minutes; set aside.
- Place water, ginger and sugar into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Switch machine to Start and slowly increase speed to Variable 8. Blend for 10 seconds until ginger is finely chopped. Stop machine and remove lid.
- Add berries, mint, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and ice cubes to the container with the ginger mixture and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1..
- Slowly increase speed to Variable 10, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
- In about 45 to 55 seconds the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form.
- Stop machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur.
- Serve immediately.
Caramel Apple Peanut Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (210 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons (55 g) peanut butter
- apple slices, for serving
Directions
- Place the cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla, and peanut butter into your Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Select variable 1, start the machine, slowly increase speed to its highest setting, and blend for 1 minute; or select the Purée program, start the machine, and allow program to run to completion.
- Serve with apple slices.
Chicken Minestrone Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth, room temp
- ½ of 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup chopped carrot
- 1/8 chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- ½” square piece red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped yellow squash
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 chopped onion
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Directions
- Place all ingredients for the soup in the order listed into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 6-7 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.
- Reduce speed to Variable 1 and remove the lid plug.
- Add chickpeas, zucchini, kidney beans, corn, chicken and cheese through the lid plug opening. Replace the lid plug.
- Blend for 1-5 seconds, or until desired texture is reached. If necessary, pour into pot to heat.
Chocolate Marshmallow Milkshake
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 ml) half & half
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate sauce
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 cups (260 g) vanilla ice cream
- 4 chocolate covered marshmallow cookies whipped cream, for topping
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 15-30 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades, or until desired consistency is reached.
Chocolate Orange Fondue
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1⅔ cup (280 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1½ fluidounce (45 ml) Grand Marnier
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 5 minutes or until melted and smooth. You may need to use the tamper to break up air pockets that form during blending.
- Pour into fondue pot. Stir in Grand Marnier.
David's Rumchata Milkshake
Ingredients
- 5 oz. rumchata
- 1 oz. vanilla vodka
- ½ oz. cinnamon whiskey
- 1 banana
- 11 TBS peanut butter
- 12 oz. vanilla ice cream
- chocolate syrup drizzle (optional)
Directions
- Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container as listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start machine and increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached
Four Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 Large orange, peeled, halved
- 1 slice pineapple, peeled
- ½ banana, peeled
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 2 Tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10
- TBlend for 30 seconds, or until desired consistency is reached.
Frozen Champagne Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 medium orange, peeled
- 1 lemon, peeled
- 1 lime peeled
- 6 oz. NV brut champagne
- 2 oz. silver tequila
- 2 oz. Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
Directions
- 1.Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- 2. Select Variable 1.
- 3. Start the machine on and increase to its highest speed.
- 4. Blend for 45 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
- 5. Pour into sugar-rimmed margarita glasses.
Fruit Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) cashew milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 2 2/3 cups (80 g) kale, chopped
- ¾ papaya (300 g) peeled, seeded, sliced
- 2 ½ (280 g) frozen bananas, peeled, halved
- ¾ avocado (115 g) pitted, peeled
- 1 ¼ apple (125 g), seeded, cored, quartered
Directions
- Add all ingredients to the container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Turn the dial to 1 and slowly increase speed to Variable 8.
- Blend for 1 minute, or until smooth. Portion into bowls.
Frozen Irish Coffee
Ingredients
- 1 fluidounce (30 ml) whiskey
- 1 fluidounce (30 ml) Bailey's Irish Cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (180 ml) coffee, cold
- 1½ cup (195 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 30 seconds, or until desired consistency is reached.
Fruit Salad Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup (75 g) green grapes
- 1 medium orange, peeled, halved, and seeded
- ½ inch-thick (1½ cm) slice pineapple, core included, halved
- ½ cup (65 g) peeled and chopped cucumber
- 1 medium carrot, halved
- 1 medium apple, quartered and seeded
- 2½ cups (480 ml) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and firmly secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start machine, slowly increase to its highest speed, and blend for 45 seconds
Fruit and Vegetable Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups green seedless grapes
- ½ slice of pineapple with core
- 1 banana, peeled
- Slice of Red cabbage with core
- Green cabbage leaf
- Strawberry with green
- ¼” of a Granny smith apple with, core and stem but no seeds
- ½ slice of red raw beet
- 1 medium seedless orange, peeled and halved
- 1 slice of lemon, seeds ok
- S1 TBS Uncooked oats
- 1 TBS Raisins
- 1 TSP whole grain wheat
- 1 carrot, medium size
- Strawberry with green
- 1 celery stalk with leaves
- 3 cups ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start the machine and increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 1 minute, using tamper to press the ingredients into the blades, or until desired consistency is reached.
Going Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 2 cups (300 g) green grapes
- 1 cup (150 g) pineapple chunks
- 1 ripe banana, peeled
- 4 cups (120 g) fresh spinach, packed
- 1 cup (240 ml) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and firmly secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start machine and slowly increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 45 seconds, or until desired consistency is reached.
Holiday Fruit Salad Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup (85 g) grapes.
- 1 Large orange, peeled, halved
- 1 slice pineapple, peeled
- ½ banana, peeled
- 4 baby carrots
- 2 cups (260 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.
Homemade Croutons
Ingredients
- French Bread or Whole Wheat bread (recipes in Whole Grains Cookbook)
- 2 cups cubed bread, cut into ½” cubes
- Olive oil to drizzle
- 1 tsp rosemary leaves, chopped
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
- Place bread cubes on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with rosemary and mozzarella. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Horchata
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
Directions
- Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container as listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1, start the machi9ne and increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
- To serve pour over ice.
Horseradish Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lager beer or stout
- ¼ cup prepared horseradish
- 2 TBS red onion, chopped
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup soft tofu
- ¼ pound cream cheese
- ¾ pound cheddar cheese, cubed
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and firmly secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start the machine, slowly increase to its highest speed, and blend for 1 minute using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
Lemon Coconut Curd
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 3 TBS lemon zest, about 3 lemons
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temp
- 2 tsp coconut extract
Directions
- Place eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, salt and coconut extract into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1, start the machine and increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 5:45 seconds, decrease the speed to Variable 3 and remove lid plug. Add the butter through the lid plug, replace the lid lug and blend for an additional 30 seconds on high speed.
Peanut Butter
Ingredients
- 4 cups (590 g) unsalted dry roasted peanuts
Directions
- Place nuts into the Vitamix container and firmly secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start machine and slowly increase to its highest speed.
- Use the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
- In 1 minute, you will hear a high-pitched chugging sound. Once the butter begins to flow freely through the blades, reduce speed to Variable 7.
- In 1 minute, you will hear a high-pitched chugging sound.
- Blend for 30 seconds.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. It can also be frozen for longer storage.
Peanut Cashew Butter
Ingredients
- 1½ cup (215 g) roasted peanuts
- 1½ cup (185 g) roasted cashews
Directions
- Pour nuts into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
- In 1 minute, you will hear a high pitched chugging sound. Once the butter begins to flow freely through the blades, the motor sound will change from a high pitch to a low laboring sound. Stop machine.
- Store in an airtight container. It can also be frozen for longer storage.
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cups (960 ml) water
- ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (50 g) peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) honey
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 3 minutes or until hot.
Peanut Butter Stacciatella
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 TBS vanilla extract
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 5 cups ice cubes
- ¼ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed except the chocolate chips and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start the machine and increase to its highest speed.
- Use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades.
- In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. Remove the lid plug and add the chocolate chips and continue blending for 15 seconds using the tamper to push ingredients into the blades.
- Stop machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.
Pesto Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
- ½ cup (60 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups (80 g) fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons pine nuts
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Place all ingredients, except salt and pepper, into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start machine and slowly increase to Variable 7.
- Blend for 1 minute, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
Pineapple Coconut Sorbet
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups lemon coconut curd (see recipe below, make early to let cool)
- 1 ½ lbs. frozen pineapple chunks
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start the machine and increase to its highest speed.
- Use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades.
- In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form.
- Stop machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.
Pound Cake
Ingredients
- ½ cup (110 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- ¾ cup (170 ml) reduced fat buttermilk
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two loaf pans by lightly coating each one with cooking spray and a dusting of flour.
- Add butter, sugar, and eggs to the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1 and start the machine. Remove the lid plug and use the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. Slowly increase speed to Variable 6 and blend until smooth, about 20 seconds.
- Stop the machine and add buttermilk to the container. Secure the lid and blend on Variable 1 for 10 seconds.
- In a metal bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in the Vitamix container. Secure the lid, remove the lid plug, and insert the tamper.
- Select Variable 1, start the machine, and slowly increase speed to Variable 6. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients toward the blades.
- Remove the lid and use a spatula to scrape the sides of the container. Carefully portion out the batter between the two prepared loaf pans, and tap the pans onto your table to even out the mixture.
- Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Pumpkin Fall Freeze
Ingredients
- 2 TBS. milk
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 TBS cream cheese
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups ice
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and firmly secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start the machine and increase to its highest speed
- Use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades.
- In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form.
- Stop machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup (135 g) canned pumpkin
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla yogurt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
- Top with whipped cream and a dust of cinnamon.
Rosemary Turkey Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup onion, chopped
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 2 small (200g) russet potatoes, cooked and quartered
- 1-2 pieces cooked turkey breast (same quantity as 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
Directions
- Place all ingredients except the cooked turkey into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start the machine and increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 6 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.
- Reduce speed to Variable 3.
- Remove the lid plug. Drop in the turkey breast. Blend for an additional 10 seconds, until chopped.
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Ingredients
- ½ banana
- ½ cup dates, pitted
- ¼ cup macadamia nuts
- 1 TBS honey
- pinch salt
- 4 ½ - 5 cups ice
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10. Use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades.
- In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form.
- Stop machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.
Smoked Salmon Spread
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 g) crème fraîche
- Zest and Juice of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons horseradish
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chervil leaves
- 1 Tablespoon fresh tarragon
- 3 Tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 12 ounces (350 g) smoked salmon
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shake
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- 2 TBS sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup ice
- Garnish with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice.
Directions
- Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container as listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start machine and increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.
Simple Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Nature’s Promise organic vegetable broth
- 1 cup 2% fage yogurt
- 2 TBS sugar
- 1 tsp salt and pinch pepper.
- 12 oz. by weight, peeled, baked orange or red sweet potatoes
- Garnish: minced green onion
Directions
- Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container as listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 6-7 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.
Strawberry Applesauce
Ingredients
- 5 oz. whole strawberries, green removed
- 3 pink lady apples, cored and quartered, with peel
- 2 TBS lemon juice
Directions
- Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container as listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start the machine, slowly increase to its highest speed, and blend for 1 minute using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
Strawberry Pomegranrate Boost Smoothie
Ingredients
- 4/5 cup (200 ml) pomegranate juice
- 1 medium orange, halved
- 2 TBS greek yogurt, plain 0% fat
- 1 small banana
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 TBS flax seed
- 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
Directions
- Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container as listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 1 minute, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
Tis the Season Smoothie
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (180 ml) cranberry juice
- 1 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 green apples, seeded, cored, quartered
- ½ cup (60 g) frozen raspberries
- ½ cup (70 g) ice cubes
Directions
- Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container as listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
Turkey and Apricot Baby Food
Ingredients
- 2 cup turkey breast, cooked, chunky, cooled
- 10 oz. (80 g) dried apricots
- 20 oz. milk or alternative milk product
Directions
- Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container as listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- . Start the machine, slowly increase to its highest speed, and blend for 1 minute.
Turkey, Sage and Butternut Squash Baby Food
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup butternut squash, peeled, roasted, cooled
- 1 cup turkey breast, cooked, chunky, cooled
- Fresh sage leaves
- 1 ½ cup milk or alternative milk product
Directions
- Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container as listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- . Start the machine, slowly increase to its highest speed, and blend for 1 minute.
White Xmas Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 med orange, peeled
- 1 lime, peeled
- 1 lemon, peeled
- 6 oz. unsweetened coconut milk
- 4 oz. tequila
- 2 oz. triple sec
- 6 TBS superfine sugar
- 4-5 cups ice cubes
- 4 margarita glasses, garnished with salt rim, ½ lime slice and add whole cranberries on top of pour.
Directions
- Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container as listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start the machine on and increase to its highest speed
- Blend for 45 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
- Pour into salt-rimmed margarita glasses.
Whole Fruit Margarita
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 6 ounces (180 ml) tequila
- 2 ounces (60 ml) Grand Marnier or triple sec
- 1 medium orange, peeled, seeded, and halved
- 1 lime, peeled
- 1 lemon, peeled, seeded, and halved
- 6 Tablespoons (75 g) granulated sugar
- 6 cups (1.4 l) ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and firmly secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Start the machine on and increase to its highest speed
- Start machine, slowly increase to its highest speed, and blend for 55 seconds.
- Pour into salt-rimmed margarita glasses and serve immediately.