As a person with "nerves", I soooo appreciate you cutting out the blender noise in the videos. Will be subscribing for that reason alone!! (kidding, the shakes look yummy.)
one of my favorite recipes is cherry chocolate, I use about a cup of coconut milk , one frozen banana about a cup of frozen cherries and a couple of tablespoons of cacao powder but you could also use cocoa or carob , and a pinch of sea salt if it's to thick add more milk water or coconut water till you get the consistency you like but I like it really thick like a shake or icecream
Great smoothies....thanks! In case you haven't already purchased, a fine gauge chinois would be great for straining your smoothies. No mess and can be used for a ton of other kitchen tasks (soups, stocks, etc.)
NOTE: 7:18 I used to juice... and what you're doing this here... is so GOOD for your HEALTH I got the H1N1 Flu in 2002... sick for 6 weeks!!! My daughter got it and I thought, "OH Hell No" I didn't want her sick like me. So I bought a juicer ... just for her... juiced Carrots with Beet (cleans the blood) plus 2 apples plus Celery... In 3 days we were both Healed!!! Kid you not... This smoothie will CLEAN YOUR BLOOD... Excellent Smoothie.
So I'm a sucker for anything sour and I made up this smoothie when laying around my house: I used about a hand full of rasbarries, a cup of orange juice, half a banana and honey. It makes a great morning drink, not only are you getting heathy fruits and vitamins but the sourness of it will give you a lot of energy for the day.
A few years ago I tried a really refreshing, invigorating smoothie with a bunch of fresh parsley (the stems and all) and pineapple and water. I had a plain blender then, but am waiting on my Vitamix to get here so I can try it again! The recipe calls for grapes, not pineapple, but I didn't have any grapes on hand that day. It was still very good! I also added almond butter for protein and fat. Very tasty! I'd never have thought about putting parsley in a smoothie before.
With the Coronavirus coming to British Columbia, I've started boosting my husbands vitamin C. I cut two oranges in half. Pull out the orange and use a little rind or a teaspoon of frozen orange concentrate. I add about two cups of almond milk and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Toss a couple of ice cubes in and blend on smoothie setting. I feed both of us a tall glass every morning. It tastes exactly like a orange Julius. Apparently vitamin C helps to fight off this new corona virus. Either way they are delicious. By the way we roared when you said to pour the juice all over the counter. You are funny. Keep em coming.
Not a smoothie but I like to blend a big handful frozen dark cherries along with half a frozen banana. You might have to use the tamper to push the mixture down the sides and back into the blades, but it makes the most delicious sorbet. The banana makes it creamy and sweet and it's just delicious!
Great Video. For the last smoothie you can also use a nylon paint straining bag from just about any hardware store like Home Depot as an alternative to the kitchen towel. They come in a 2 pack for about $2.50. They are reusable and easy to clean.
My favorite smoothie to make using fruits on my Vitamix 5300 is. I use 4 slices of cantaloupe, 5 slices of Watermelon, 5 slices of Honeydew, half an Orange, one ice cube and a little spring water. Then just blend it. This comes out great
I normally like making dairy-free frappuccinos, but for actual smoothies, I normally just throw together whatever's on sale, and I do normally try to make a batch of almond or cashew milk every three - four days if I can, using the Vitamix, and then straining it (if it's almond milk). However, whether it's a coffee-based smoothie (frappuccino), or a pure fruit and veggie smoothie, I normally just buy any fruits or veggies that are on sale that just "go together" of sorts... Most of the time, they are refreshing and delicious. Love using mangoes, grapes, bananas, pineapples, strawberries, tomatoes, or whatever. Same with sugar free candy bars that I might find once in a while, too, for the frappes. Just add those in along with slitting open a K-Cup of a stronger roast flavor, and adding that into the nut milk, along with ice, and the candy bars, and that normally turns into a Starbucks-quality drink.
Darcey DeRosa I have found that using 1/4 of an avocado and a scoop of plain yogurt really makes a green shake smooth and not watery at all. Love the vitamix!
you're giving me some good, useful ideas; we got started with smoothies a few weeks ago ~ my husband needs some supplemental nutrition .. .. .. he has a tought time keeping weight on thanks for the ideas, Katie :)
These look so yummy! I'm so glad you showed how to make a juice with the Vitamix, I've really been wanting to learn how to do that! Here is an example of the weekly green smoothie we make: th-cam.com/video/IomKLRHs42Q/w-d-xo.html
No hablo ingles pero entiendo tu vídeo gracias s que muestras a. La cámara los ingredientes .Intentare alguna de las recetas gracias por tu esfuerzo de mostrar bien todo
Katie I love your recipes, but had just one suggestion/concern. I noticed that you use a kitchen towel or a towel to squeeze out your juice, I'm wondering why you don't use cheesecloth that is brand new out of package? I'm not sure if this will hold true for you but I imagine a lot of people will think the same when I mention it here, and that is when we do our laundry we use laundry detergent and softener like snuggle or downy. When you were squeezing out the juice that's all I could think of, is that you were squeezing out whatever laundry detergent you use and whatever softener you use into your juice! I was like oh my God, I wonder if anyone else is thinking this. I personally would never use a towel for those reasons. Any residue from laundry detergent and softeners even bleach will remain in the towel after rinse and drying. I will use cheesecloth myself. But thank you for the nice recipes I do appreciate your video! I just wanted to share that with you.
I'll admit, I've never thought much about laundry residue getting into my food. Your comment has given me something to consider. I use towels in many ways in my kitchen. I wrap produce to store it, I strain broth and almond milk, I dry greens, cover bread dough. Even something as simple as drying dishes could leave laundry residue on food surfaces. I don't use fabric softener s and rarely use bleach (although bleach is food safe at such small values). Personally I feel more comfortable with my washed towels than cheese cloth from a package that went through who-knows-what chemicals during production.
Have you tested this model against a 5200? I would like my 5200 to blend easier without so much strain on the motor just to turn 64oz. I read a review where someone said the 5200 might be faster, which didn’t make much sense. Have you tested your 4hp beast against the 2.3hp 5200 for smoothies?
My GF who is also my BF has been diagnosed with cancer in the neck. She can only open her month a little . Do have anything that would be a protein and daily vitamins ? Thanks
I’m trying to save up for the vitamix so I can finally add healthy foods to my diet iv been struggling with my health and feeling really down and slow and I’m really fussy about smoothies having texture so I’m trying to save for a vitamix so I can get those smooth smoothies to help my diet
These look delicious. Would you please share which setting you are using. I seem to be blending it on a high speed and not getting the thickness that yours have even without the cream. Any suggestions...anyone?
+Katie Cooks and Crafts I really thought some of the gadgets were Pampered Chef. If you want pampered chef products and are located in Canada, I can help you with that! You can place your order at www.pamperedchef.biz/shazeemaskitchen If you're in the US, I can put you in touch with someone who could facilitate your order :)
+Shweta Desai I don't have any experience with the taller jar but I do find that I need to make a decent amount of thicker things to get the vortex going. I am saving up for a 32 oz container. They made them shorter to fit under cabinets but mine still doesnt fit. I store it in the cabinet anyway :)
I think I got this at trader joes, they also sell it at Asian supermarkets near coconut milk. Surprisingly might also find at liquor stores, it's used for cocktails too.
Hey again, do you happen to have a link for those steel straws? I’ve been using McDonald’s straws but I’d like to get a set of steel ones, yours look perfect.
+twopax17 I think so. I was replacing cheaper food processors and blenders every few years when they would poop out. Vitamix has a 10 year warranty and they have a strong reputation of lasting a long time. Big up front cost but probably cheaper in the long run. And far superior to the $100 blenders I had used before.
BE CAREFUL WITH DRINKING TOO MUCH FRUIT JUICES EVEN IF THEY ARE FRESH. SUGAR CONTENT ON FRESH FRUITS IS VERY HIGH WHICH IS NOT GOOD FOR YOUR BODY. YOU BETTER BE WORKING OUT A LOT TO GET THAT SUGAR BURNED OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM. :)
I love the idea of freezing spinach!! I’m so doing this.
How do u do that?
@@fabianaterrazas7626 blend then freeze
Me too. She said to add a bit of water to blend then freeze in an ice try.
Great tip on the frozen spinach squares! Thanks!!
great video i had my Vitamixfor 22 years and it still is working par excellence the best product i ever bought
As a person with "nerves", I soooo appreciate you cutting out the blender noise in the videos. Will be subscribing for that reason alone!! (kidding, the shakes look yummy.)
Just got my Vitamix 5200 in the mail yesterday and this is the first smoothie I've made with iT. Thanks for a great video. Tasted perfect! ♥
A girl after my own heart. "Make sure you spill it all over the counter!" Lol. Cute & real.
It costed her at least one dislike due to that sloppiness! 😎😎😎
Just ordered a Vitamix! So excited to eat smoothies all day
Got my vitamix last weekend. Now I drink one smoothie and it lasts through breakfast and lunch (add xantham gum to thicken!)
one of my favorite recipes is cherry chocolate, I use about a cup of coconut milk , one frozen banana about a cup of frozen cherries and a couple of tablespoons of cacao powder but you could also use cocoa or carob , and a pinch of sea salt if it's to thick add more milk water or coconut water till you get the consistency you like but I like it really thick like a shake or icecream
That sounds delicious! I'm going to try that! Thanks! 🍒🍫
"Make sure you spill it all over the counter" made me subscribe.
😁😁😁😁
Great smoothies....thanks! In case you haven't already purchased, a fine gauge chinois would be great for straining your smoothies. No mess and can be used for a ton of other kitchen tasks (soups, stocks, etc.)
Nice demo... just bought my first Vitamix blender so looking forward to trying out these recipes.
All of them looked so good. Can't wait to try them all.
OMG! Awesome video Katie! Those recipes looked great. You did an amazing job! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏾❤️😋
NOTE:
7:18
I used to juice... and what you're doing this here... is so GOOD for your HEALTH
I got the H1N1 Flu in 2002... sick for 6 weeks!!!
My daughter got it and I thought, "OH Hell No" I didn't want her sick like me.
So I bought a juicer ... just for her...
juiced Carrots with Beet (cleans the blood) plus 2 apples plus Celery...
In 3 days we were both Healed!!! Kid you not...
This smoothie will CLEAN YOUR BLOOD... Excellent Smoothie.
So I'm a sucker for anything sour and I made up this smoothie when laying around my house:
I used about a hand full of rasbarries, a cup of orange juice, half a banana and honey. It makes a great morning drink, not only are you getting heathy fruits and vitamins but the sourness of it will give you a lot of energy for the day.
Yummy :) I can't wait to get my vitamix! Thanks so much for the video ❤️
Loved that green smoothie recipe. Thanks. Oh, and yeah the frozen greens. Excellent idea. Will do it.
All those smoothies have got wanting to make my own concoctions! Tfs
A few years ago I tried a really refreshing, invigorating smoothie with a bunch of fresh parsley (the stems and all) and pineapple and water. I had a plain blender then, but am waiting on my Vitamix to get here so I can try it again! The recipe calls for grapes, not pineapple, but I didn't have any grapes on hand that day. It was still very good! I also added almond butter for protein and fat. Very tasty! I'd never have thought about putting parsley in a smoothie before.
Love all of the smoothie combos. Thanks for sharing.
With the Coronavirus coming to British Columbia, I've started boosting my husbands vitamin C. I cut two oranges in half. Pull out the orange and use a little rind or a teaspoon of frozen orange concentrate. I add about two cups of almond milk and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Toss a couple of ice cubes in and blend on smoothie setting. I feed both of us a tall glass every morning. It tastes exactly like a orange Julius. Apparently vitamin C helps to fight off this new corona virus. Either way they are delicious. By the way we roared when you said to pour the juice all over the counter. You are funny. Keep em coming.
Nicely done video. Great tip on puree'ing the spinach and freezing cubes. Next year I can plant tons of greens and know that they won't be wasted :)
Yeah, my spinach goes bad quick so this is a game changer.
Not a smoothie but I like to blend a big handful frozen dark cherries along with half a frozen banana. You might have to use the tamper to push the mixture down the sides and back into the blades, but it makes the most delicious sorbet. The banana makes it creamy and sweet and it's just delicious!
+Fizikisto I have not tried that yet, I have seen similar recipes. Maybe I will try when the weather warms up :)
Love the spinach cubes will subscribe 🤗
Love your idea on the spinach
This was a very well put together video. Will be giving these a try.
Great Video. For the last smoothie you can also use a nylon paint straining bag from just about any hardware store like Home Depot as an alternative to the kitchen towel. They come in a 2 pack for about $2.50. They are reusable and easy to clean.
+phoderlein I have heard of people using those to strain fruit when making homemade jelly as well. Great tip :)
My favorite smoothie to make using fruits on my Vitamix 5300 is. I use 4 slices of cantaloupe, 5 slices of Watermelon, 5 slices of Honeydew, half an Orange, one ice cube and a little spring water. Then just blend it. This comes out great
I normally like making dairy-free frappuccinos, but for actual smoothies, I normally just throw together whatever's on sale, and I do normally try to make a batch of almond or cashew milk every three - four days if I can, using the Vitamix, and then straining it (if it's almond milk). However, whether it's a coffee-based smoothie (frappuccino), or a pure fruit and veggie smoothie, I normally just buy any fruits or veggies that are on sale that just "go together" of sorts... Most of the time, they are refreshing and delicious. Love using mangoes, grapes, bananas, pineapples, strawberries, tomatoes, or whatever. Same with sugar free candy bars that I might find once in a while, too, for the frappes. Just add those in along with slitting open a K-Cup of a stronger roast flavor, and adding that into the nut milk, along with ice, and the candy bars, and that normally turns into a Starbucks-quality drink.
Robert Morin
Wait what? Just coffee grounds out of a bag?
Wonderful video & very educational!
great! thanks
Lovely recipes well done ⭐️⭐️⭐️🌿
Great video, all sound good, nice narrative voice.
Some great ideas, thanks!
The smoothies look so thick! I thought Vitamix made the mixes in a more liquid state!
you can make them as thin as you like, just use more liquid, or less frozen ingredients.
Darcey DeRosa I have found that using 1/4 of an avocado and a scoop of plain yogurt really makes a green shake smooth and not watery at all. Love the vitamix!
you're giving me some good, useful ideas; we got started with smoothies a few weeks ago ~ my husband needs some supplemental nutrition .. .. .. he has a tought time keeping weight on
thanks for the ideas, Katie :)
Christine W I have not tried adding protein powder but maybe it would be helpful to bulk up the calories.
I think so
Just got my Vitamix 780; will try all these. Thanks.
Yum! Great job Katie : ) I can't wait.to try these..thank you for sharing them with us :D
Crystal Wengenroth Thanks Crystal. I have several more already filmed so I will have another video up soon.
Yay can't wait and thanks for getting back to me..i just love your vidoes! :D
These look so yummy! I'm so glad you showed how to make a juice with the Vitamix, I've really been wanting to learn how to do that! Here is an example of the weekly green smoothie we make:
th-cam.com/video/IomKLRHs42Q/w-d-xo.html
Fantastic Video...
Thank you for sharing this great video.. "YUM"
Which Vitamix do you use?
0oopppsss I just read in the description box which one you use.
Do you still like that one... or do you use any other one?
Lol! Make sure you spill it all over your counter! Hahaha!! #same
Excellent!
Thanks for sharing, will try ;)
No hablo ingles pero entiendo tu vídeo gracias s que muestras a. La cámara los ingredientes .Intentare alguna de las recetas gracias por tu esfuerzo de mostrar bien todo
Great info!
Thank you
I favorited this video! Love everything you've showed and I will make sure to spell that bloody mary on my counter too :D
yes, I think that is the main take away point of this video ;)
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good recipe can wait to try it just go mane vitamix7500 I want to include healthy food and vegetables on a smoothies thank you for sharing
smoothilicious!
Katie I love your recipes, but had just one suggestion/concern. I noticed that you use a kitchen towel or a towel to squeeze out your juice, I'm wondering why you don't use cheesecloth that is brand new out of package? I'm not sure if this will hold true for you but I imagine a lot of people will think the same when I mention it here, and that is when we do our laundry we use laundry detergent and softener like snuggle or downy. When you were squeezing out the juice that's all I could think of, is that you were squeezing out whatever laundry detergent you use and whatever softener you use into your juice! I was like oh my God, I wonder if anyone else is thinking this. I personally would never use a towel for those reasons. Any residue from laundry detergent and softeners even bleach will remain in the towel after rinse and drying. I will use cheesecloth myself. But thank you for the nice recipes I do appreciate your video! I just wanted to share that with you.
I'll admit, I've never thought much about laundry residue getting into my food. Your comment has given me something to consider. I use towels in many ways in my kitchen. I wrap produce to store it, I strain broth and almond milk, I dry greens, cover bread dough. Even something as simple as drying dishes could leave laundry residue on food surfaces. I don't use fabric softener s and rarely use bleach (although bleach is food safe at such small values). Personally I feel more comfortable with my washed towels than cheese cloth from a package that went through who-knows-what chemicals during production.
Yum!
Best thing bout this vid
Sorry
Was the spinach idea
Try banana tomato spinach kiwi frozen berries ginger root and milk.
Have you tested this model against a 5200? I would like my 5200 to blend easier without so much strain on the motor just to turn 64oz. I read a review where someone said the 5200 might be faster, which didn’t make much sense. Have you tested your 4hp beast against the 2.3hp 5200 for smoothies?
I’m pretty sure the cup you are using is for dry the blades are different for wet
My GF who is also my BF has been diagnosed with cancer in the neck. She can only open her month a little . Do have anything that would be a protein and daily vitamins ? Thanks
Omg thanks so much
I’m trying to save up for the vitamix so I can finally add healthy foods to my diet iv been struggling with my health and feeling really down and slow and I’m really fussy about smoothies having texture so I’m trying to save for a vitamix so I can get those smooth smoothies to help my diet
And with 1/2 cup of almond milk and a few ice cubes.
it's "not ice cream" if made from anything other than diary!
These look delicious. Would you please share which setting you are using. I seem to be blending it on a high speed and not getting the thickness that yours have even without the cream. Any suggestions...anyone?
are you using frozen fruit?
awesome!!!
Great video
What brand is your Vitamix? Nice video 👍
were you using the Pampered Chef cookie scoop and silicone prep bowl?? I love Pampered Chef everything!
+Shaz Alam I don't have anything from Pampered chef but I have drooled over the catalog. Maybe sometime I will order something
+Katie Cooks and Crafts I really thought some of the gadgets were Pampered Chef. If you want pampered chef products and are located in Canada, I can help you with that! You can place your order at www.pamperedchef.biz/shazeemaskitchen
If you're in the US, I can put you in touch with someone who could facilitate your order :)
if you add some lemon juice, the avocado will not turn brown
Where did you get that little jar . I like
+William Melendez The mason jar? you can find them all over, walmart or grocery stores and hardware stores.
Katie Cooks and Crafts hi what vitamix do you use thanks a bunch
When freezing the spinach do you season The spinach and add how much water
I add just enough water to get the blender started, 1-2 tablespoon
How'd you take the blender noise out?
I edited the noise out for the video, it is still noisy in real life
I had to look up coconut cream. Never heard of it. Do you use a specific brand? And how is it calorie wise?
leazzel7 I have tried a couple brands and they are all similarly delicious. Calorie wise...probably not considered "health food" ;)
Why to get rid of the pulp. You need fiber. Cut down on cold water.
good
How do you prepare your spinach cubes?
Peanut butter with oatmeal and bananas
ty
How do u like shorter jar for your Vitamix it is same as larger or do u find your self making larger batch for smoothie and ice cream?
+Shweta Desai I don't have any experience with the taller jar but I do find that I need to make a decent amount of thicker things to get the vortex going. I am saving up for a 32 oz container. They made them shorter to fit under cabinets but mine still doesnt fit. I store it in the cabinet anyway :)
+Katie Cooks and Crafts thanks so much. So u do have to make larger batch right?
Shweta Desai I do need to make a larger batch for thicker things like ice cream or peanut butter. For smoothies I can make a single serving no problem
+Katie Cooks and Crafts thanks
which vitamix do you have
Is that animal Explorian 310 ?
It is a Vitamix
@@KatieCooksandCrafts what type of Vitamix is it 310 2500 or 7500 ?
Where did you get the coconut cream?
I think I got this at trader joes, they also sell it at Asian supermarkets near coconut milk. Surprisingly might also find at liquor stores, it's used for cocktails too.
@@KatieCooksandCrafts thank you so much 🙏
Hey again, do you happen to have a link for those steel straws? I’ve been using McDonald’s straws but I’d like to get a set of steel ones, yours look perfect.
is the Vitamix REALLY worth it?
+twopax17 I think so. I was replacing cheaper food processors and blenders every few years when they would poop out. Vitamix has a 10 year warranty and they have a strong reputation of lasting a long time. Big up front cost but probably cheaper in the long run. And far superior to the $100 blenders I had used before.
:) Thanks for sharing your feedback!
twopax17
No, but a Wolf is :)
isnt the point if the vitamix so u dont have to strain your drinks.
+gamerplay Sure, if you don't mind drinking the pulp. Either way you like it :)
Sorry what is your BMI with this smoothies???
Something tells me you're not actually sorry 😐
@@KatieCooksandCrafts 👮🏼😏
Wow, you really do hate spinach :)
Nice smoothie recipes, trending on recipetv.org
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Your smoothies are thicker than your shake.
Toothpaste..........really😁😁😁😁
BE CAREFUL WITH DRINKING TOO MUCH FRUIT JUICES EVEN IF THEY ARE FRESH. SUGAR CONTENT ON FRESH FRUITS IS VERY HIGH WHICH IS NOT GOOD FOR YOUR BODY. YOU BETTER BE WORKING OUT A LOT TO GET THAT SUGAR BURNED OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM. :)