Quick Strawberry Ice Cream

Quick Strawberry Ice Cream

This recipe is so easy to make, you can whip up a cold, creamy celebration any day of the week.

Ingredients

1   cup 

half-and-half

1⁄3   cup 

sweetened condensed milk

1   tbsp 

fresh lemon juice

11⁄2   tbsp 

granulated sugar

16   oz 

frozen strawberries, approximately 3 c

INSTRUCTIONS

Add ingredients to jar in order listed. Secure lid and select "Ice Cream" or blend on a Low speed for 15 seconds, then blend on Medium to Medium-High speed for 30 seconds. If ice cream is not as smooth as desired, stir contents of jar, secure lid, and press "Pulse" for 3–5 seconds or until smooth.

The ice cream will be soft. If you'd like it harder, freeze it in a bowl or Tupperware until desired consistency is reached.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

• Servings 8.0
 
• Sodium 25 mg
• Serving Size ½ c
 
• Carbohydrates 17 g
• Calories 115
 
• Fiber 1.5 g
• Fat 4.5 g
 
• Sugar 13 g
• Saturated Fat 3 g
 
• Protein 2 g
• Cholesterol 15 mg

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Get your cheesecake fix without all the work!

Ingredients

10   fl oz 

unsweetened almond milk

4   oz 

Neufchâtel or cream cheese

2   sheets 

graham crackers, halved

2   tbsp 

honey (or sweetener of choice, to taste), optional

11⁄4   cups 

frozen strawberries

1⁄2   cup 

ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add ingredients to WildSide+ or FourSide jar in order listed and secure lid. 
2. Blend on "Smoothie" cycle or on a Medium speed for 50-60 seconds. 
3. Garnish with whipped cream and fresh berries.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

• Servings 3.0
 
• Sodium 200 mg
• Serving Size 7 fl oz
 
• Carbohydrates 22 g
• Calories 190
 
• Fiber 2 g
• Fat 10 g
 
• Sugar 17 g
• Saturated Fat 5 g
 
• Protein 4 g
• Cholesterol 30 mg

Pizza Soup

Pizza Soup

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, peeled, chopped
• 1/2 cup (64 g) chopped onion
• 4 (40 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup (75 g) chopped green pepper
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 8 slices (16 g) pepperoni
• 1 1/2 ounce Italian sausage, cooked, drained, broken into small pieces
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) boiling water
• 3 (369 g) large Roma tomatoes, quartered
• 2 1/2 Tablespoons (45 ml) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (56 g) grated Mozzarella cheese
• 2 Tablespoons (10 g) grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Sauté garlic, onion, mushrooms, green pepper, and one Roma tomato in the olive oil until tender.
2. Mix pepperoni and cooked sausage together in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Place water, half of the sautéed vegetable mixture, 2 tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
4. Select Variable 1.
5. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
6. Blend for 1-3 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.
7. Reduce speed to Variable 2 and remove the lid plug.
8. Add remaining half of sautéed vegetables, meat mixture, and cheeses through the lid plug opening.
9. Blend for an additional 5-10 seconds.

This recipe has been written for the C-Series machines with Variable Speed control and Standard 64-ounce container. If you are using a different Vitamix machine or container size, you may need to make adjustments to the Variable Speed, processing time, and/or ingredient quantities.

Chocolate PB Smoothie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

A smoothie great for breakfast fuel or suited to satisfy a chocolate craving in the afternoon.

Ingredients

1⁄2   cup 

milk

11⁄2   tbsp 

peanut butter

1   tbsp 

honey

1⁄2   tbsp 

cocoa powder

1   

banana

1   cup 

ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add ingredients to FourSide or WildSide+ jar in order listed and secure lid.
2. Select "Sauces" or blend on a Medium Low speed for 30 seconds.

Mango Pineapple Sorbet

Mango Pineapple Sorbet

Enjoy the taste of the tropics from home in just seconds.

Ingredients

1   

orange, peeled and halved

1   cup 

fresh pineapple chunks

2   tbsp 

agave nectar (or your choice of sweetener, to taste), optional

11⁄2   tsp 

fresh lime juice

2   cups 

frozen mango chunks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add ingredients to Twister, FourSide, Mini WildSide or WildSide+ jar in order listed and secure lid.
2. Select "Ice Cream" cycle or blend on a Low speed for 15 seconds, then on a Medium-High speed for 30 seconds and serve.

http://www.blendtec.com/recipes/mango-pineapple-sorbet

Four Fruit Smoothie by Vitamix

Four Fruit Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 medium orange, about 6 ounces (170 g), whole, peeled but with pith intact
• 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slice pineapple with core, peeled
• 1/2 banana, peeled
• 3 whole strawberries with green tops, 2 ounces (56 g)
• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) agave nectar
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
• 1 cup (240 ml) ice cubes

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 30 seconds, or until desired consistency is reached.

https://www.vitamix.com/Recipes/Four-Fruit-Smoothie/C-Series/Variable-Speed/Classic-64-Ounce?referer_st=&sc=recipe

Zupas Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup

ZUPAS WISCONSIN CAULIFLOWER SOUP

 

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PREP TIME

5 mins

COOK TIME

25 mins

TOTAL TIME

30 mins

 

Creamy cauliflower and sharp cheddar soup you can whip up in less than 30 minutes. This stuff tastes so close to the original Zupas recipe!

Author: Tiffany

Recipe type: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
• 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Melt butter in a large pot. Add garlic and onion and sauté until onions are tender. Add flour and stir until mixture clumps up.
2. Gradually whisk in milk. Add broth, salt, and cauliflower. Simmer for 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
3. Transfer soup to a blender and pulse until smooth. Return soup to pot. Add cheeses and stir until melted and combined with soup. Serve with extra cheese if desired.

http://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/zupas-wisconsin-cauliflower-soup/

Tortilla Soup

This soup base is packed with nutrition from a variety of veggies, including celery, yellow squash, and cabbage. Other chunky ingredients are added toward the end of processing for interesting texture.

Ingredients

• 3 cups (720 ml) chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
• 1 Roma tomato, halved or about 1/2 cup chopped
• 1 carrot, halved or about 1/2 cup chopped
• 1 rib celery, halved or about 1/3 cup chopped
• 1 thin slice of onion, peeled or approximately 1 Tablespoon chopped
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 thin slice of yellow squash
• 1 thin slice of red bell pepper
• 1 mushroom
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• Dash ground cumin
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup (70 g) cooked chicken breast
• 1/2 fresh jalapeño
• 1/4 cup black beans
• 1/4 cup (50 g) canned corn, unsalted
• 2 ounces (60 g) tortilla chips

Directions

1. Place broth, tomato, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, squash, bell pepper, cabbage, mushroom and seasonings into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 6-7 minutes or until steam escapes from the vented lid.
5. If adding optional ingredients, reduce speed to Variable 2.
6. Remove the lid plug.
7. Drop in chicken, jalapeños, olives, corn, and chips.
8. Blend for an additional 1-5 seconds.

https://www.vitamix.com/Recipes/Tortilla-Soup/C-Series/Variable-Speed/Classic-64-Ounce?referer_st=&sc=recipe