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Category Archives: Other Beverages

Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Adam
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This is so simple that it’s barely a recipe, but I’ve been enjoying it for the past couple of months, and I decided it’s worth sharing. Sometimes I like to have a protein shake. I usually prefer chocolate flavor, but … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies, Other Beverages | Tagged cherries, chia seeds, chocolate protein powder, cocoa, vanilla | 5 Replies

The Elusive Naturally Blue Smoothie

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Adam
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A few years ago I tried to create a naturally blue smoothie. However, it was only blue if it had an unpalatable amount of baking soda in it. Over the past year, I’ve seen multiple naturally blue smoothies show up … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies, Other Beverages | Tagged butterfly pea flowers, coconut, sugar | 6 Replies

Vitamix Hot Chocolate

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Adam
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This recipe is super easy and delicious. Just blend chocolate and milk. Using chocolate instead of cocoa powder makes it richer, which I love. The advantages of using a blender are: you don’t have to chop the chocolate, you don’t … Continue Reading →

Posted in Dessert, Other Beverages | Tagged chocolate, milk | 4 Replies

How to Make Frappuccino-Style Blended Coffee Drinks

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Adam
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People have been asking me how to make Frappuccinos at home. They tried, but got disappointingly separated ice and liquid, even using a Vitamix. I looked up the Starbucks list of ingredients, and found the secret ingredient: xanthan gum. In … Continue Reading →

Posted in Other Beverages | Tagged avocado, coffee, dates, xanthan gum | 22 Replies

Spicy Green Drink

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Adam
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I was inspired to try this after repeatedly seeing spicy green drinks with cayenne on the menu at places that serve fresh juice. Here’s a Vitamix version. I decided to make it thinner than my typical smoothies by adding a … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies, Ingredients, Other Beverages | Tagged apple, cayenne, ginger, lemon, spinach | Leave a reply

Vitamix Carrot Juice: 100% Undiluted

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Adam
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If you’ve ever had carrot juice, you know what a treat it can be—bright orange, sweet, and bursting with carrot flavor. But can you make carrot juice with a Vitamix? Traditional juicers remove most of the fiber, whereas blenders leave … Continue Reading →

Posted in Other Beverages | Tagged carrot | 20 Replies

Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca with a Vitamix

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Adam
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I’ve been meaning to make watermelon agua fresca all summer, and now that I’ve made it, I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner. I usually make something at least a few times before posting about it, but this was … Continue Reading →

Posted in Fruit Smoothies, Other Beverages | Tagged lemon, mint, watermelon | 5 Replies

Instant (unfiltered) Vitamix almond milk

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Adam
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This may be the easiest recipe that I routinely make in my Vitamix blender. Most almond milk recipes involve straining out the pulp, but I’ve found that not to be necessary. When drinking it you can notice the fiber (it’s … Continue Reading →

Posted in Other Beverages | Tagged almonds | 23 Replies

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