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Chocolate Frosting

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Adam
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I almost always use my Vitamix for healthy blends, but it is also a useful tool for making decadent desserts. Here’s a recipe for a delicious chocolate buttercream frosting that comes from a 1973 edition of Joy of Cooking. It’s … Continue Reading →

Posted in Dessert | Tagged chocolate, sugar, vanilla | Leave a reply

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

Chocolate Orange Vegan Ice Cream

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Adam
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Chocolate Orange Vitamix Ice Cream

This chocolate orange ice cream recipe is based on my favorite flavor at Mr. Dewie’s (Mr. Dewie’s specializes in dairy/soy-free cashew-based ice cream). I’ve made nut-based sorbet/ice creams before, but those centered around the nuts (pistachio, honey peanut, and maple … Continue Reading →

Posted in Dessert | Tagged cashews, chocolate extract, cocoa, coffee, orange extract, sugar, vanilla | 4 Replies

Easy Peach Ice Cream

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Adam
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Take advantage of peach season! Fruit ice creams are super easy to make in a Vitamix—no ice cream maker required. Just blend frozen fruit and milk or cream. If you serve it right away, it will be a soft-serve consistency. … Continue Reading →

Posted in Dessert | Tagged peach, sugar, vanilla, xanthan gum | 9 Replies

Vitamix Pistachio Sorbet Recipe

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Adam
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This pistachio sorbet recipe uses the same technique as my previously described chocolate sorbet. I’ve come to realize that high-performance blenders like Vitamix and Blendtec are particularly well-suited to making nut-based sorbets. They can blend nuts to a smooth consistency, … Continue Reading →

Posted in Dessert | Tagged pistachios, salt, sugar | 21 Replies

Zesty Vitamix cranberry sauce (uncooked)

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Adam
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Just in time for Thanksgiving… I’m with family for the holiday. My mom usually makes this cranberry sauce (or relish) with a food processor, but this year she couldn’t find the food processor because her Vitamix has displaced it in … Continue Reading →

Posted in Chopping and Foodprep, Sauces and spreads | Tagged allspice, cinnamon, cranberries, nutmeg, sugar, tangerine | Leave a reply

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