Oh Vitamix, I really, really like you

It's no secret that I love my Vitamix. If you follow me on instagram (@recipeforcrazy) you have seen a few of these pictures and are probably sick of seeing my Vitamix concoctions! I just can't help myself - this thing is so great.

When people ask me what it is, I tell them it's a magical blender. Because it is.

We have been proud owners of ours since Christmas but I've wanted one for years. My love for the Vitamix began in college. Did you know the husband and I helped our friends open a Smoothie King? We did. And that's when I saw first-hand, the powers of the Vitamix.

If you've ever wondered what's so special about this blender, let me tell you.

1. It crushes ice like no blender I've ever seen. This is essential in a good, smooth smoothie. There are no little chunks and nothing to chew. Also pretty amazing when making fresh fruit sorbet!

2. It purees like none other. We love a good veggie puree alongside roasted chicken or pork tenderloin and have recently discovered the awesomeness of pureeing part of your soup and adding it back in to make the creamiest soup imagined.

3. It chops too. Not much more to say on that subject but I have enjoyed this feature while making black bean burgers and salsa.

4. Clean up. In less than 2 minutes you are done. Just warm water, 2 drop of soap and blend. I mean, who doesn't like easy clean up?






I could go on and on about this thing because it is just that awesome but I'll let some pictures do the talking and trust me, it makes more than killer smoothies.

Why yes, I did start off with a margarita! (recipe from the Vitamix Create cookbook)

Green smoothie for lunch and a little cereal mixed in for the youngest. Healthy goodness all around.





kale and basil pesto - so so good. (from the Vitamix cookbook)

spinach and feta hummus (recipe from the Vitamix Create cookbook)

quick and easy salsa!
1 can HOT rotel, 1 can diced tomatoes - drained, 1/2 onion, handful of cilantro, juice from 1/2 a lime, fresh black pepper and a little salt - blend and done!

strawberry milkshake





oven pancake - so easy

fresh orange sorbet (recipe from Vitamix Create cookbook)

People have asked what model we have and why so here goes, we have the Professional Series 750 model. We chose to get this one because of the pre-programmed settings, pulse, shorter container so it would fit under our cabinet and it also came with their recipe book. And we've had experience with the Vitamix verses other blenders so that's really what sold us.
 
That said, if you've looked into these you might have had a little sticker shock and this machine isn't for everyone. Not everyone cares about the pulse, pre-prgrammed settings or even wants a blender that does all this. I get it, but if you are interested in one, there are several different models to choose from and really any one of them would be awesome and do the trick.

Also, I was in no way paid to write this post, although, when I think of all the people that now have a Vitamix since I started posting, I really should get something! Like a referral credit, the grain canister, something, right?