45+ Best Vitamix Recipes (2024)

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The ultimate list of Vitamix recipes that proves this blender can do just about anything! You’ll find ultra creamy soups, easy dips, a wide variety of drinks, and yes, even the most indulgent desserts.

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Why Vitamix Blenders Are The Best

I can honestly say that investing in a Vitamix was one of the best choices I’ve ever made. Not only did it help me adopt a healthier routine, but has become the most used appliance in my kitchen. It goes way beyond just blending up a smoothie. Here are a few reasons why I love it:

  • Insanely powerful motor. You can bet that this bad boy will blend up just about anything. It turns nuts into the creamiest nut butter and it can heat and temper eggs into a velvety hollandaise sauce.
  • Easy to clean. With a Vitamix, all you need to do is fill the container with hot water, add a drop of dish soap, and turn the knob to the cleaning cycle. That’s it!
  • Its versatility is endless! I won’t go into too much detail here since the below recipes will prove this point. So let’s get right into it!
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Cozy, Creamy Vitamix Soups

Turn your favorite seasonal vegetables (fresh or roasted) into the most creamy, flavorful soups! And if you need some guidance on how to properly blend hot soups – check out my healthy vitamix soup recipes post.

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup: When fall is in full swing, this roasted butternut squash soup is a must!
  • Sweet Potato Soup: This thick and creamy soup is the perfect marriage between sweet potatoes, carrots, and fresh ginger.
  • Roasted Cauliflower Soup: Roasted cauliflower is a side dish everyone loves. But just wait til you blend it into this creamy, nutty, and slightly garlicky soup!
  • Beet Soup: Not only does this soup look exceptionally beautiful with its red hue, but it’s packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Can’t beat a two for one.
  • Carrot Ginger Soup: This delicious blend of carrots, ginger, and spices is perfect for a healing, cozy soup.
  • Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup: A rich, tomato-y soup that’s made easy by roasting all the veggies on a sheet pan, then blending them up in your Vitamix!
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All Your Favorite Hummus Recipes

Having a Vitamix means you can skip “packaged foods” and opt for homemade versions that are even better. And top on that list everyone’s favorite snack: hummus!

  • Best Hummus Recipe: This is a classic hummus recipe that you should always have in your back pocket.
  • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: Turn roasted red peppers into the most creamy, smoky, and vibrant dip.
  • Chocolate Hummus: Meet the chocolate dip of your dreams! Plus, it’s loaded with protein thanks to chickpeas.
  • Green Goddess Hummus: If you love fresh leafy greens and herbs like I do, this hummus will be your new favorite.
  • Roasted Cauliflower Hummus: If you’re not a fan of chickpeas, this roasted cauliflower version is spot on and loaded with veggies. It’s also low-carb!
  • Roasted Beet Hummus with Basil Pesto: You can’t beat this beet hummus for a dip that’s jam packed with nutrients and antioxidants!
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Essential Dairy-Free Milks – Every Which Way!

If non-dairy milks are part of your daily routine, skip the store-bought versions and whip up your own! It’s incredibly easy to make them with a Vitamix, whether it’s oat milk for your morning lattes or almond milk for chia puddings. Plus, it’s reassuring to know that your homemade version doesn’t have any preservatives or unnecessary additives.

  • Oat Milk: This milk has taken the world by storm! But you can skip that expensive price tag and blend up your own for a much cheaper price. Bonus – I’ve got tons of tips in this post to make sure it’s not slimy.
  • Almond Milk: Yep, all you need to do is soak your almonds then blend them up with some water!
  • Hemp Milk: For a nutritious, nut-free milk, this super easy hemp milk will be your new weekly staple.
  • Cashew Milk: This is one of my favorites to make! It’s super creamy, mildly nutty, and works well for a variety of recipes.
  • Banana Milk: For something a little on the sweeter side, your kiddos will love this light and healthy banana milk!
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The Best Smoothie Vitamix Recipes

Are you ready for the best-of-the-best smoothie Vitamix recipes? They’re ultra creamy, the perfect consistency, and just so dang delicious. And whatever ingredient you’re thinking of blending into a smoothie – from fruits to veggies – a Vitamix can do it all!

  • Mandarin Breakfast Smoothie: Think of this as a much healthier Orange Julius!
  • Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie: Get your anti-inflammatory boost in the most delicious way possible with this tropical, turmeric smoothie.
  • Blueberry Smoothie: This creamy berry smoothie is not only delicious, but loaded with good-for-you ingredients.
  • Strawberry Banana Smoothie: You honestly can’t beat this classic strawberry banana combo. It’s classic for a reason.
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  • Green Smoothie: The #1 Vitamix recipe. This is your everyday green smoothie that’s loaded with healthy fruits and veggies.
  • Peach Breakfast Smoothie: This is for all my peach lovers out there. It’s a simple yet insanely good blend of peaches, yogurt, chia seeds, and a few spices.
  • Strawberry Acai Smoothie: Aside from blending up an acai bowl, you can use those packets to make this slurpable strawberry acai smoothie!
  • Mango Smoothie: Come mango season, this smoothie will be your ultimate summer thirst quencher! Along with my mango smoothie bowl that everyone loves to whip up on a hot summer day.
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Unique and Festive Vitamix Drinks

Beyond smoothies, I love to make these “speciality” drinks that look fancy, but are actually super easy to make – thanks to my Vitamix. Enjoy these for a party of one, two, or an entire crowd!

  • Horchata: This cinnamon-y Mexican dream is the perfect cooling refreshment for hot days and a table full of my best Mexican recipes.
  • Strawberry Margarita: The fiesta doesn’t start until you serve these frosty, strawberry margaritas!
  • Ginger Shots: Who needs those $8 ginger shots when you can easily make them at home with your Vitamix?
  • Agua Fresca: Come summertime, these fruit juices will come in handy as the ultimate refreshment.
  • Homemade Eggnog: This creamy, spiced holiday co*cktail comes together in a snap with just a blender – no stovetop needed!
  • Green Juice: Skip the juicer and blend up your favorite green juice in a Vitamix! Just make sure to strain out the pulp for a super smooth texture.
  • Chai Spiced Coconut Milk: If chai lattes are your jam, this spiced coconut milk will hit the spot. It’s extra cozy, creamy, and bonus – loaded with anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Indulgent and Impressive (Yet Easy) Vitamix Desserts

Did you know you can make the best vegan cheesecakes or fruity frozen yogurts all in a Vitamix blender? If not, let me introduce you to my deliciously sweet Vitamix recipes!

  • Strawberry Frozen Yogurt: Frozen fruit, yogurt, and a splash of maple syrup is all you need to make this ultra refreshing frozen yogurt!
  • Vegan Caramel Cheesecake: A showstopper dessert made from a blended, creamy cashew filling and my homemade caramel sauce.
  • Chocolate Peppermint Slice: This three-layered delight is decadent, delicious, and reminiscent of your favorite peppermint patty.
  • Raw Coconut Macadamia Mango Cheesecake: A vegan cheesecake with a tropical coconut mango twist.
  • Powdered Sugar: Blend up homemade powdered sugar in just 30 seconds! Plus, I’ll show you how to make it with five different types of sugar.
  • Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Mousse: When it’s pumpkin season, this creamy pumpkin chia mousse is the perfect, quick and easy dessert.
  • Mint Chocolate Vegan Cheesecake: For another minty favorite, this cheesecake has a chocolate almond crust, creamy mint cashew filling, and beautiful chocolate swirls on top.
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These Vitamix Recipes Blend Up Amazing Dressings and Sauces

Last but not least, the Vitamix is the ultimate tool for making the best homemade sauces and dressings. Once you make these homemade versions, I promise you won’t buy bottled versions again.

  • Vegan Alfredo Sauce: This incredibly rich, dairy-free alfredo sauce tastes just like the real thing.
  • Hollandaise Sauce: Thanks to the Vitamix’s powerful motor, it can temper eggs to a perfect 160F for hollandaise sauce.
  • Basil Pesto: Trust me when I say fresh basil pesto is way better than any store-bought version!
  • Almond Butter: All you need to do is roast some almonds and let your Vitamix do all the work. The results are super creamy, and super delicious.
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  • Tahini Recipe: Turn toasted, ground sesame seeds into the best homemade tahini (and then turn that into tahini sauce!)
  • Lemon Tahini Dressing: Use the above tahini recipe to make this lemony, garlicky dressing that’s perfect for drizzling on roasted veggies or salads.
  • Avocado Dressing: The perfect way to add a pourable avocado touch to your salads or macro bowls.
  • Cashew Cream: This cream is the perfect vegan alternative to heavy cream, sour cream and soft cheeses in many recipes.

Want more recipe roundups?Check out myBest Mango Recipes, Best Smoothie Recipes, or Healthy Snacks!

If you make any of these Vitamix recipes, let me know how it turned out!I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.

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45+ Best Vitamix Recipes

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Prep: 5 minutes mins

Total: 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Author: Lisa Bryan

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The ultimate list of Vitamix recipes including creamy soups, homemade sauces, indulgent desserts, and the most flavorful drinks, including this bright mandarin smoothie!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups milk, dairy or dairy-free
  • 1 cup yogurt, dairy or dairy-free
  • 4 mandarin oranges, peeled
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a high powered blender, and blend until it's perfectly smooth.

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  • Pour into two glasses and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 1358IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Best Vitamix Recipes, Vitamix Recipes

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Lisa is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and YouTuber (with over 2.5 million subscribers) living in sunny Southern California. She started Downshiftology in 2014, and is passionate about making healthy food with fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients.

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45+ Best Vitamix Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the downside to Vitamix? ›

Vitamix blenders are known for their powerful performance in breaking down tough ingredients with ease and their high-quality construction. These models are also long-lasting and easy to use. The main downsides of these blenders are that they can be expensive, heavy, and harder to clean than more compact options.

What is the next best thing to a Vitamix? ›

The best Vitamix alternatives in 2024
  1. NutriBullet Pro 900 Series Blender. Best overall. ...
  2. Breville 3X Bluicer. Best blender and juicer. ...
  3. Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System. Best blender and food processor. ...
  4. BlendJet 2. The best portable blender. ...
  5. Cuisinart EvolutionX. The best cordless blender. ...
  6. NutriBullet Smart Touch.
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What is the highest end Vitamix? ›

The Vitamix A3500 is the top-of-the-line Ascent model, and the most expensive Vitamix product for sale today.

What makes a Vitamix better than a blender? ›

Speed Control

Programmed settings ensure simple cleaning, walk-away convenience, and consistent results for a variety of recipes. Variable speeds allow you to refine every texture with culinary precision, from the smoothest purées to the heartiest soups.

What is the lifespan of a Vitamix? ›

Vitamix machines should last up to ten years with proper care. They don't come with a lifetime warranty, so following care instructions is essential. Can you use a Vitamix as a food processor? Vitamix blenders can perform food processor functions like blending and chopping but can't slice or do more controlled tasks.

Do chefs use Vitamix? ›

Vitamix fuels passions. It's why we're the brand most trusted by professional chefs. But you won't just find us in restaurant kitchens. You'll also find us in home kitchens around the world.

What Vitamix do they use at Starbucks? ›

Today, you'll see the 48-ounce Vitamix Blending Station Advance, better known as “The Quiet One,” in nearly every Starbucks you go to around the world. The quietest machine on the market, it is the ultimate blender with unparalleled sound reduction, as well as exceptional beverage blending.

What blender do professional chefs use? ›

Vitamix Explorian Blender

Vitamix has long been considered the gold standard of high-performance blenders and is still the brand favored by many professional chefs for its power, design, and durability. Its blenders are expensive, but their incredible performance and durability make them worth the high price tag.

Is Nutribullet as powerful as Vitamix? ›

Nutribullet full-size blenders offer three simple blending speeds. Whereas Vitamix blenders offer around 10 blending speeds. So with a Vitamix blender there's more scope to fine tune the degree to which something gets blitzed.

Why is a Vitamix better than a Ninja? ›

Vitamix's milling ability is far superior to Ninja's, despite their motors both being 1500W. Ninja has its signature tower of sharp blades running up the entire middle of the blender jar, whereas Vitamix has thick, blunt blades at the bottom of the jar. This is where the Vitamix blades and jar excel.

What is the difference between A3500 and V1200? ›

Side-by-Side Comparison

The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix Venturist V1200. The A3500 crushes ice more quickly and produces a slightly better result when processing hard ingredients like nuts in its main jar. It's also significantly quieter.

Is it better to use a juicer or Vitamix? ›

Opting to blend ensures you keep all the goodness of the produce in your smoothie, virtually eliminating waste. When you juice, you increase food waste as you end up throwing out the pulp. And because you can't separate all the juice from the pulp, you're also wasting some fresh, nutrient-rich juice.

Does the Ninja blender work as well as Vitamix? ›

These two blenders perform neck and neck in our tests. The Vitamix works for making soup, but Ninja rates a little better for ease of use. They're tied in the icy drinks, ice-crushing, and noise tests.

What is so special about a Vitamix? ›

Full Container Blending

Vitamix blenders are powerful enough to pulverize a full container of ingredients. Then, when they start to blend down, you can add even more through the lid plug opening while the machine is running.

Which is better Nutribullet or Vitamix? ›

There really is no comparison since even the top-of-the-range Nutribullet is significantly cheaper than the most budget friendly Vitamix. Keen cooks – and those looking for something more refined – will no doubt enjoy the 10 blending speeds offered on most Vitamix blenders.

Do I still need a food processor if I have a Vitamix? ›

A general rule of thumb? If you're making something you can drink, drizzle, or dip, use a blender. If you're making something that requires utensils to enjoy, you probably need to use a food processor.

Why do people like Vitamix so much? ›

Vitamix is a machine built around convenience. Its incredible processing speeds make complicated recipes, even hot soup recipes, in a matter of minutes. If you can afford to cut your cook times down to small fractions of the original, do something nice for your kitchen (and yourself) and splurge.

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