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These original recipes from Vitamix employees are
exclusively yours. Everyone at Vitamix loves coming up with
their own favorite concoctions, just as you will—and we
wanted to share these with you. This 20-recipe
collection represents the best of the recipes
submitted by our team who love this amazing
machine just as much as you do!
These are not official Vitamix recipes and are
only available here—just for you!
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About the Vitamix® Machine
The Vitamix machine has the power to perform a wide variety of
food processes and does them faster and more effectively than
ordinary kitchen appliances. It does everything without a single
attachment and cleans up in just seconds.
Most importantly, the Vitamix machine uses whole foods in every
recipe and has the power to break open the cell walls to release
more nutrition than you get from food that is simply chewed.
Here’s just a sample of what this amazing machine can do for you:
• Make juice from fresh produce in under a minute
• Cook hot soup from scratch in just five minutes
• Make healthy, delicious frozen treats in 30 seconds
• Grind whole grains and knead dough in one easy operation
• Chop vegetables in an instant
These recipes are written for the Vitamix variable speed household
machine. You may need to make minor adjustments if you are
using any other Vitamix model.
Featured Recipe
Jodi Berg’s Power Lunch
2 medium tomatoes, about 1 1/3 cups
1/2 raw zucchini, about 1 cup
1/2 medium raw yellow squash, about 1 cup
1/2 cooked sweet potato, about 1 cup
1/2 large carrot
1/2 apple
2 cups of hot water
2 vegetarian bouillon cubes
1. Place all ingredients into the
Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase
speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 2-3 minutes or until desired
consistency is reached.
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Jodi Berg,
President of Vitamix®
To see a video of
this recipe, visit:
www.vitamix.com/powerlunch
Drinks
The Fleming Girl’s Favorite Cherry Shake
1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
1 tablespoon honey
1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups frozen tart cherries
2 cups ice cubes
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients
into the blades.
Note: Blend 1 minute for a creamy shake. Add more avocado to
make an extremely creamy shake. Add extra juice for a thinner
shake. Enjoy on a hot summer evening. Be careful, if you share
with the neighbors, they will keep coming back for more!
Priscilla’s Pumpkin Smoothie
1/2 can pumpkin purée (7 1/2 ounces)
1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 graham cracker
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
cinnamon for garnish
1. Place all ingredients, except cinnamon, into the Vitamix container
in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
5. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Drinks
Yogurt Refresher
2 cups plain yogurt
1 cup dates
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup ice cubes
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend 1 1/2 minutes, using the tamper to press the ingredients
into the blades.
Note: For a twist, add 1-inch cube of ginger or add some mint
leaves. This drink is great for a morning pick-me-up.
Paul’s All Fruit Power Smoothie
1 cup grapes, green, black or red
1/4 mango in season, pitted
1/2 orange, peeled
with the pith (white)
1/2 cup blueberries, raspberries
or strawberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 peach, pitted
1/4 carrot
1/2 small banana, frozen
small handful of spinach
1/2 kiwi, peeled
2 dates or 2 tablespoons raisins
1/2 plum, pitted
1 tablespoon Müesli cereal or
quick oats
1/2 apple
1 tablespoon almonds or
cashews
1/2 cup pineapple
(with the core)
handful of ice cubes
1/8 slice of cantaloupe or melon
with seeds, peeled
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend for 1-2 minutes, using the tamper to press the ingredients
into the blades as necessary to obtain a smooth consistency.
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Drinks
Shannon’s Lean & Green Smoothie
1 cup water
1/2 apple
1/2 banana, peeled
2 tablespoons low fat or fat free vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon organic flax seed oil
15 red grapes
1/2 plum, pitted
1/2 cup cantaloupe chunks (you can also substitute pineapple)
4-5 ice cubes
1/2 cup fresh spinach
2 whole kale leaves
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend for 30-45 seconds, using the tamper to press the
ingredients into the blades.
Sandy’s Breakfast to Lunch Smoothie
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup carrot chunks
1 cup orange juice
3-inch piece celery
1/2 apple
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
8 ounces mango yogurt
1/2 leaf of kale
6-8 red grapes
1 cup frozen strawberries
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients
into the blades.
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Drinks
Famous Tamas Lemonade Concentrate
3 lemons
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 limes
1 cup frozen unsweetened
strawberries or 1 cup frozen
sweet cherries
2 tablespoons sugar (preferably
brown unrefined sugar, optional)
6 cups or more water
4 cups sweetener
1. Wash all the citrus thoroughly with vinegar and water. Peel 2
lemons and 1 lime, keeping 1/2 of the lemon rind and 1/2 of the
lime rind.
2. Zest remaining lemon and lime. Mix with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Set aside.
3. Quarter lemons and limes and place into the Vitamix container
with water – make sure that the water level covers the lemons
and limes by at least 2 cups. Add sweetener and 1/2 cup of
mint leaves.
4. Select Variable 1.
5. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 8.
6. Blend for about 15-30 seconds.
7. Pour concentrate into serving glasses or pitcher.
Note: If placing in glasses, fill glass half full with ice water, add ice
cubes, 1 frozen strawberry or cherry, and a pinch of zest mixture.
Place 2 mint leaves on rim of glass for decoration. If pouring into
pitcher, fill 1/2 with concentrate and remaining half with cold water,
ice, and frozen fruit. Add about 1-2 teaspoons of the zest mixture
and garnish with mint.
Stephanie’s Green Virgin Piña Colada
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons cream of coconut or 1/4 cup coconut flakes
1 handful of fresh spinach
half a tray of ice cubes
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend for 30-45 seconds, using the tamper to press the
ingredients into the blades.
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Drinks
Don’s Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
1 cup water
4 tablespoons pumpkin purée
1/4 cup oatmeal
(this is the crust)
1/4 cup agave nectar, brown
sugar or maple syrup
1/2 cup ice cubes
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup almond milk or pumpkin
spice soy milk or soy milk
2 pinches pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/3 cup egg whites (pasteurized)
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1. Place first three ingredients into the Vitamix container in the
order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend for 30 seconds.
5. Turn machine off and remove lid. Add rest of ingredients to the
Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
6. Select Variable 1.
7. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 6.
8. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
9. Garnish with whipped cream and nutmeg.
Wendy’s Orange-a Colada Smoothie
1 medium orange, peeled, halved
3/4 cup pineapple chunks
6 ounces low fat yogurt
1 teaspoon cream of coconut
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
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Drinks
Mark’s Favorite Whole Fruit Margarita
Whole Fruit Mix Base
Cut the zest off of the citrus leaving most of the white skin.
6 limes
1 lemon
1 orange
1 wedge of grapefruit
1. Quarter the citrus, place into the Vitamix container, and
secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10,
then to High.
4. Blend for 1 minute.
Assembling the Margarita
For every cup of ice use 1-2 ounces of the Whole Fruit Mix Base
1 ounce of tequila
1/2 ounce of Grand Marnier (or more tequila)
1 teaspoon of sugar
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order
listed, cover with the appropriate amount of ice, and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend for 30 seconds.
Note: Prepare the mix in advance of the party. It can be scooped
out that night for individual drinks, or frozen in large ice cube trays
for a fast, delicious frozen Margarita.
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Desserts
Becky’s Lemon Ice
1 cup water
2-3 lemons, peeled with the pith (white)
1 cup sugar
ice cubes
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed.
Add ice to fill line and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and
four mounds should form.
5. Stop machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur.
Serve immediately.
Popsicles With A Little Stealth
1 1/2 cups of tart cherries, sweet cherries or strawberries
1 cup blueberries
1 small summer squash or zucchini
1/2 banana, peeled
1 cup of fruit juice
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend for 1 minute.
5. Pour into Popsicle molds or ice cube trays with toothpicks
and freeze.
Note: Try varying the fruit. Grapes and pineapple are good
additions. Also try adding a few sprigs of fresh thyme with the
blueberries. This makes the popsicle a very refreshing treat after
working out, or a nice finish to a heavy meal. You can also add 1 1/2
cups of spinach before the blueberries. However, you may need to
increase the banana to a whole banana or add a slice of pineapple
to keep the treat sweet.
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Sauces
Butternut Squash Sauce for Pasta
1 butternut squash, seeded (about 2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped leek
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup half and half (can substitute milk for lighter version)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves (can substitute with thyme)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1. Line baking dish well with foil. Bake squash at 425°F until soft
and tender.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add leek and sauté 5
minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Add garlic and
sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Place squash, broth, and half and half into the Vitamix container
and secure lid.
4. Select Variable 1.
5. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
6. Blend for 30-60 seconds or until smooth.
7. Reduce speed to Variable 2 and remove the lid plug. Add leek
mixture, sage, red pepper, salt and pepper and mozzarella
cheese through the lid plug opening.
8. Blend an additional 5-10 seconds until mixed.
Serving suggestion: Serve over pasta, mixed with baby sweet
peas. Garnish with Parmesan cheese
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Sauces
Mary’s Favorite Fresh Tomato Sauce
8-10 plum tomatoes halved
1/2 red bell pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small can tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup red wine
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 7.
4. Blend 15-20 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients
into the blades. If you prefer a smoother sauce, increase speed to
Variable 10, then to High. Blend for 20-30 seconds.
5. Pour tomato sauce in pan with parboiled Italian turkey sausage
and simmer for 1 hour.
Doreen’s Spinach Pesto
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups fresh spinach
3/4 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
ground pepper to taste
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 7.
4. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients
into the blades.
5. Serve over vegetables or wheat pasta or use as a vegetable dip.
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Dip
Mark’s Favorite Baba Ghanoush
1 medium eggplant, halved lengthwise
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/3 cup sesame (or 1/3 cup tahini)
2 tablespoons olive oil + additional
1/4-1/2 cup lemon juice
1. Rub the skin and the flesh with olive oil.
2. Broil the eggplant skin side up until the skin starts to char
(5-10 minutes). Turn and broil the flesh side but do not burn.
3. Remove flesh from skin and place into the container followed by
the remaining ingredients in the order listed, and secure lid.
4. Select Variable 1.
5. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
6. Blend for 1 minute. Pour (scrape) into a serving dish and allow
to cool. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a little more
olive oil.
Note: This dish has a unique, rich flavor that is best enjoyed with
fresh pita bread. It is a great side dish to any meal.
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Soup
Mark’s Harvest Soup
3-4 cups broth, chicken or
vegetable broth
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 cup onion, chopped
pinch of ginger, nutmeg,
or cinnamon
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2-1 cup celery, chopped
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small acorn or 1/2 large
butternut squash, cooked,
peeled and seeded
salt and pepper to taste
1 large apple quartered
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
4. Blend for 6 minutes or until the soup is piping hot.
Variations: Add 1/2 pound of cooked breakfast sausage before
blending for a rich, meaty soup. Or try adding 1 1/2 cups of
mushrooms before blending for a deep earthy flavor. When adding
the mushrooms, also add a teaspoon or two of turmeric to keep the
color more palatable.
For an elegant finish, try soup with this syrup:
1. Reduce a couple of cups of apple cider down by 3/4 over
medium to high heat. The cider should become a thick syrup.
2. Pour the soup into a shallow soup bowl.
3. In the center of the soup place a dollop of Labne (a thick, tart
yogurt spread that can be found in most groceries or can be
made from straining yogurt through a cheese cloth/bag or a
coffee filter placed in the bottom of a colander for a couple of
hours). You can also use sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, or
cream cheese.
4. Drizzle the syrup over the soup and Labne making large circles.
Note: This is a great soup for when the days grow shorter and the
nights are cooler. It is full of rich flavors that warm the body and lift
the spirit. Every spoonful is a different flavor of sweet or savory. Be
very careful with this soup. We served it many years ago at a New
Year's Eve party and have had to host the party every year since.
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Entrées
Libby’s Chicken Paprikas
1 lb chicken tenderloins
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 small onions, peeled, cut into
1/4-inch slivers
1/4 cup paprika
1 red pepper, seeded, cut into
1/4-inch slivers
1/2 medium baked
potato, skinned
pinch black pepper and salt
1 yellow pepper, seeded, cut into
1/4-inch slivers
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1 bag yoke-free extra
wide noodles
1 green pepper, seeded, cut into
1/4-inch slivers
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon oil (used in boiling
water for noodles)
1 bouillon cube, chicken flavor
2 small carrots
Noodle Preparation: In large pot start 6-8 cups of water boiling. Add 1
teaspoon of oil to water. Add noodles when water is boiled and cook as
instructed on package. Drain, rinse and place back in pot. Cover.
Chicken Preparation: In a wide large frying pan place 2 tablespoons of olive
oil and start heating on medium. Place all peppers and onions in frying pan
and let cook while stirring for about 1-2 minutes until they start softening a
little. Reserve 1 cup of cooked onions and peppers. Add chicken with a pinch
of salt and pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika from the 1/4 cup
portion. Stir and cook until brown.
1. Place water, bouillon cube, 1 cup of saved onions and peppers, carrots,
garlic powder and paprika into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 4-5 minutes or until mixture is hot.
5. Place remaining onions and peppers from the skillet, and the 1/2 baked
potato into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
6. Select Variable 1.
7. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
8. Blend for 2 minutes.
9. Reduce speed to Variable 6 and remove the lid plug. Add the sour cream
through the lid plug opening and replace lid plug. Blend 30-45 seconds.
10. Turn machine off and remove the lid. Add the chicken and the remainder
of the onions and peppers to the mixture and secure lid.
11. Select Variable 1.
12. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 3.
13. Blend for 4-6 seconds until chicken and peppers are chunked.
14. Serve over noodles.
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Entrées
Stephanie’s Falafel
1/3 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 cup dried peeled fava beans
(7 ounces), soaked overnight
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup dried chickpeas,
soaked overnight
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon baking powder
canola oil, for pan frying
1 teaspoon salt
Tahini Sauce
(to serve with falafel)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
pinch of crushed red pepper
1. Drain and rinse the favas and chickpeas.
2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed
and secure lid.
3. Select Variable 1.
4. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then
to High.
5. Blend for 1 1/2 minutes, using the tamper to press the
ingredients into the blades. The mixture should be gritty, but
fine and brilliant green. Scrape the paste into a bowl.
6. In a medium saucepan, heat 2-inches of oil to 350°F. Scoop
rounded tablespoons of the falafel mixture into the hot oil and
fry in small batches until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes.
7. Drain on paper towels set over a wire rack and serve hot, with
Tahini Sauce.
Note: Makes about 2 dozen balls.
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