The Vitamix blender is a higher end blender that costs more, but it also gives more. It is high quality, long lasting and produces the best results. So, it is worth the investment if you are serious about health.
Here are six smoothie recipes, all with their own purpose, that show the versatility of Vitamix:
1. Metabolism Boosting
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 cup green grapes
½ cup pineapple, peeled, cubed
½ banana, peeled
2 cups spinach
½ cup ice cubes
Method:
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, then to High.
Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
2. Energizing
Ingredients:
4 ounces reduced-fat vanilla yoghurt
2 cups pineapple, peeled, cubed
1 stalk celery, diced
2 cups spinach
2 cups ice cubes
Sweetener, to taste
Method:
Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
Select Variable 1.
Turn machine on and slowly increase to the highest speed.
Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.
3. Breakfast
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
1 cup spinach
½ cup romaine lettuce
¼ cup mint leaves
2 bananas, peeled, halved
1½ cup raspberries, frozen
Method:
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, then to High.
Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.
4. Gluten-Free
Ingredients:
½ cup light tofu
1 banana, peeled, halved
1 cup pineapple, peeled, cubed
1 Large orange, peeled, halved
1 cup ice cubes
Method:
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, then to High.
Blend for 35-45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
5. Four Fruit
Ingredients:
1 Large orange, peeled, halved
1 slice pineapple, peeled
½ banana, peeled
3 strawberries, hulled, quartered
1 cup water
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 cup ice cubes
Method:
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, then to High.
Blend for 30 seconds, or until desired consistency is reached.
6. Everything
Ingredients:
½ cup soy milk
½ cup grapes
1 Large orange, peeled, halved
8 ounces frozen peaches, thawed
½ cup pineapple, peeled, cubed
1 carrot, halved
½ cup broccoli, chopped
½ cup spinach
1 cup strawberries
¼ frozen banana, peeled
1 cup ice cubes
Method:
Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
Select Variable 1.
Turn machine on and slowly increase to the highest speed.
Blend for 1 minute, using tamper to press the ingredients into the blades, or until desired consistency is reached.
You can use the Vitamix to create your own smoothies, with your favorite ingredients!
