Vitamix Magic/Smoothies/Hot Queso/Chopped Vegetables

The Vitamix Blender isn’t just any blender—it’s a high-powered kitchen tool that can transform your cooking experience. From silky dressings, hot soups to chopped vegetables, the possibilities are endless. Today I will share with you, three incredible things you can do with your Vitamix Blender to take your culinary adventures to the next level. We will start with a fabulous Mango Green Smoothie that comes out incredibly smooth and creamy. You’ll be delighted to make a vegan Chipotle Nacho Cheese Sauce that you can serve hot, right from the Vitamix container! To help with your weekly batch prep I will show how to utilize the Vitamix blender to chop vegetables and turn them into a Rainbow Salad.

Let’s dive into the versatility of a Vitamix blender and discover how it can transform your kitchen routine, saving you valuable time and effort.

1. Create Silky Smooth Green Smoothies

Vita mix blenders are designed to be able to break down healthy fruits, seeds. greens and vegetables into refreshing, nutritious smoothies using the whole ingredient and retaining all the fiber. A great compliant to a breakfast or a snack that even the children will enjoy.

2. Make Steaming Hot Soups and Sauces

One of the standout features of a Vitamix is its ability to blend up hot soups and sauces in just minutes. The high-speed blades create enough friction to heat your ingredients as they blend, so you can go from fresh vegetables to a piping hot sauce or soup without ever turning on your stove. It’s perfect for making creamy tomato soup, smooth Carrot Ginger Soup, or a velvety Vegan Chipotle Nacho Cheese Sauce for nachos, tacos, potatoes and even corn on the cob.

3. Food Prep – Healthy Made Easy

Certainly, the Vitamix is renowned for making smoothies, but its capabilities extend far beyond that. Its powerful motor handles heavy-duty blending tasks with ease, yet it’s just as effective at slower speeds. By using the pulse function, you can precisely control the blade, making it perfect for chopping raw vegetables. This feature is especially useful for batch-prepping ingredients for the week, saving time and effort in the kitchen. It’s a game-changer for anyone who finds knife skills challenging or simply wants to streamline their cooking process. This simple yet delicious raw chopped veggie mix, which I call a Rainbow Salad, is perfect for prepping at the beginning of the week to enjoy in various ways over the following days. Pair it with any of my Oil-Free Salad Dressing recipes to elevate the flavors to a whole new level of deliciousness. For this Rainbow Salad I used, cauliflower, red onion, kale, carrots and red cabbage. Use as much of each ingredient as you like.

We hope you enjoy this short video where I demonstrate the magic of the Vitamix blender and share three of the many ways it can elevate your kitchen experience.

Bonus: Use Your Vitamix Blender for Baking and Food Prep

With a Vitamix Blender in your kitchen, you can explore endless culinary possibilities. Whether you’re blending, chopping, or pureeing, this powerhouse tool is ready to elevate your home cooking. Don’t overlook the Vitamix’s ability to assist with baking and food prep. Grind your own flours, mix up pancake batter, or chop your favorite vegetables. Whether you’re making dough for pizza night or prepping veggies for the week, the Vitamix is a versatile tool that saves time and effort. So, what will you make next?

Green Mango Smoothie

Tami Kramer Nutmeg Notebook

Silky smooth and creamy smoothie. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.

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Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Equipment

• Vitamix Blender

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups water
• 3-4 cups spinach
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp flax seeds
• 1 frozen banana, peeled
• 2 cups frozen mango

Instructions

 

• Add the ingredients in the order listed into your blending container.
• If you have a blender with pre-sets – use the smoothie setting.
• If you don't have pre-sets start using variable speed 1 and once it starts blending turn the speed up to 10. Let it blend for 35-45 seconds or until it appears to all be blended and is silky smooth.

  If you want it to be thicker and colder you can add a cup of ice cubes and blend it a little more.
• Pour into your smoothie container and enjoy!

Keyword bananas, flax seeds, chia seeds, green smoothie, mango, spinach

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