As a new wife, I recently received more than my fair share of gifts (thanks husband for letting me choose what “we” want/need). One of the best items I received is costly but worth every penny. It comes with a 7 year warranty and satisfies my daily smoothie craving, my Vitamix is a prized possession. Note: this is not for the faint of heart. I thought about this blender for over 3 years, watching demos in awe at every trade show. At over $500, this is a serious investment for a top notch blender.
It crushes everything. It can cook a hot soup and freeze an ice cream all on its own (I haven’t tried either). I usually make smoothies and soups, but I cook the ingredients first before blending. It’s super easy to clean – whir up a couple drops of soap with hot water or put it in the dishwasher. The only thing about it that isn’t perfect is the noise it makes, it sounds like a plane taking off.
My go-to smoothie recipe (I start work at 8am, there’s no time for breakfast before):
- 1 cup of vanilla almond milk
- A few tablespoons vanilla/plain yogurt
- 1 cup of frozen fruit (now this is peaches and mango, but often mixed berries)
Sometimes I add in other things to change it up like oats (yes, seems weird to add raw oats, but they are quite good), flax seeds, honey or maple syrup
Tip: wait for them at Costco… they are usually about $50 off
not foodies. 