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Inspiring Dishes for Every Course of the Meal
Demonstrator Recipe Book
E X C L U S I V ERecipes from
the Vitamix Demonstrators
The pleasure was oursThank you for joining us for a live Vitamix demonstration. We hope that your time with us was both tasty and inspiring. Please enjoy this collection of recipes, pulled together just for you by our very talented team of demonstrators. These dishes showcase the true versatility of every Vitamix machine. From breakfast to dinner, starters to desserts, we look forward to inspiring your menus and making healthy, delicious meals easier than ever before. Thanks for having us along on your culinary journey. Cheers!
Contents5 GREEN SMOOTHIE
7 CARAMEL LATTÉ
9 FRESH LEMONADE
10 ICED MOCHA
11 FROZEN COCKTAIL
13 PEANUT BUTTER
15 THAI GINGER SOUP WITH CASHEW NUTS
16 SMOKED MACKEREL PÂTÉ
17 HOT CHEESE SAUCE
19 STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM
21 CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Green Smoothie Preparation: 5 minutes!|!Processing: 35-45 seconds!|!Servings: 875 ml (3 " cups)
1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 35 to 45 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades until the desired consistency is reached.
Nutritional Information
Per 250 ml (1 cup) Serving: Calories: 100, Total Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Protein: 1 g, Dietary Fibre: 3 g, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Sodium: 30 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
99 g (3.5 oz.) green grapes
1 slice of fresh pineapple including core (130 g / 4.6 oz.)
1 apple (143 g / 5 oz.), seeded and quartered
1 banana, peeled
1 slice of fresh ginger root, unpeeled (4 g / 0.1 oz.)
1 slice of lime, unpeeled (16 g / 0.6 oz.)
61 g (2.1 oz.) raw spinach and/or curly kale
250 ml (1 cup) ice cubes
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Caramel Latté Preparation: 3-5 minutes | Processing: 5 minutes | Servings: 625 ml (2 " cups)
1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 5 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.
5. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Per 250 ml (1 cup) Serving: Calories: 250, Total Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Protein: 7 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Sodium: 75 mg, Cholesterol: 15 mg
425 ml (1 ! cups) milk
1 espresso or a sprinkling (3 g / 0.01 oz.) of instant co"ee
4 caramel digestives
1 Tablespoon of caramel syrup
Quick Tip Try di"erent syrup flavours or use ginger-nut biscuits with mixed spice instead of the digestives for a delicious gingerbread latté during the festive season.
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Fresh Lemonade Preparation: 3-5 minutes | Processing: 30 seconds | Servings: 750 ml (3 cups)
1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 30 seconds. Nutritional Information Per 250 ml (1 cup) Serving: Calories: 50, Total Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Protein: 0 g, Dietary Fibre: 1 g, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Sodium: 10 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
500 ml (2 cups) water
2.5 cm (1-inch) strip of lemon peel
1 lemon, peeled
30 ml (2 Tablespoons) sweetener (honey, agave or sugar)
250 ml (1 cup) ice cubes
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Iced Mocha Preparation: 3-5 minutes | Processing: 30 seconds | Servings: 1.0 L (4 " cups)
1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 30 seconds.
5. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Per 250 ml (1 cup) serving: Calories: 130, Total Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Protein: 4 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Sodium: 55 mg, Cholesterol: 10 mg
1 espresso or a sprinkling (3 g / .01 oz.) of instant co"ee, plus more to taste
500 ml (2 cups) milk
45 ml (3 Tablespoons) chocolate sauce
500 ml (2 cups) ice cubes
38 g (3 Tablespoons) sugar or 2 Tablespoons agave, if desired
Notes:
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Frozen Cocktail Preparation: 1-5 minutes | Processing: 5-10 seconds | Servings: 250 ml (2 cups)
1. Place the ice cubes in the Vitamix container.
2. Cover the ice with one of the liquids or a combination of the liquids and secure the lid.
3. Select Variable 1.
4. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 6 and blend for 10 seconds (if a slushy consistency is desired) or increase the speed to Variable 10 and blend for 5 to 10 seconds if a frozen and frothy consistency is desired.
5. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Per 250 ml ( 1 cup) Serving: Calories: 290, Total Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Protein: 0 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 0 g, Sodium: 5 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
290 g (2 cups) ice cubes
250 ml (1 cup) gin, tequila, vodka, whiskey, rum or for a mocktail version, fruit juice
Notes:
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Peanut Butter Preparation: 1 minute | Processing: 1-2 minutes | Servings: 310 ml (1 # cups)
1. Place the ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
4. In 1 minute, you will hear a chugging sound. Once the butter begins to flow freely through the blades, the sound of the motor will change tone. Stop the machine.
Nutritional Information
Per 30 ml ( 2 Tablespoon) Serving: Calories: 180, Total Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Protein: 8 g, Dietary Fibre: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Sodium: 100 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
293 g (2 cups / 10.3 oz.) peanuts
Quick Tip Try experimenting with combinations of your favourite nut varieties, like peanuts and cashews, to create a signature spread. Add dried fruits and seeds or sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, cocoa or cinnamon for even more variety.
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Thai Ginger Soup with cashew nutsPreparation: 5-10 minutes | Processing: 5 minutes | Servings: 1.0 L (4 " cups)
1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 5 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Per 250 ml (1 cup) Serving: Calories: 240, Total Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Protein: 4 g, Dietary Fibre: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Sodium: 290 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
500 ml (2 cups) water
1 carrot (91 g / 3.2 oz.)
1 slice (80 g / 2.8 oz.) of cabbage
1 stick (86 g / 3.1 oz.) of celery
1 slice (20 g / 0.7 oz.) of bell pepper
1 piece (60 g / 2.1 oz.) of courgette
1 spring onion, halved (9 g / 0.4 oz.)
1 slice (25 g / 0.9 oz.) of lemon, unpeeled
# clove of garlic
1 piece (11 g / 0.4 oz.) of fresh ginger root, unpeeled
1 slice (4 g / 0.1 oz.) of chili
77 g (2.7 oz.) cashew nuts
6 g (0.2 oz.) fresh coriander
5 g (0.2 oz.) honey
1 vegetable stock cube
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Smoked Mackerel Pâté Preparation: 5 minutes | Processing: 35-40 seconds | Servings: 250 ml (1 cup)
1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn on the machine and slowly increase speed to Variable 6.
4. Blend for 35 to 40 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades until the desired consistency is reached.
Nutritional Information
Per 30 ml (2 Tablespoon) Serving: Calories: 60, Total Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Protein: 6 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 0 g, Sodium: 85 mg, Cholesterol: 20 mg
30 ml (2 Tablespoons) crème fraiche
2 smoked mackerel fillets, skinless, halved, 100 g each
# lemon, peeled or a squeeze of # a lemon
dash of freshly ground black pepper
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Notes:
Hot Cheese Sauce Preparation: 5 minutes | Processing: 4 minutes | Servings: 810 ml (3 # cups)
1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 4 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. Nutritional Information Per 60 ml (! cup) Serving: Calories: 80, Total Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Protein: 5 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Sodium: 110 mg, Cholesterol: 20 mg
360 ml (1 # cups) milk
200 g (7.1 oz.) Cheddar cheese
dash of Worcestershire sauce
Quick Tip Pour Hot Cheese Sauce over steamed cauliflower or macaroni pasta and bake topped with bread crumbs. It’s also perfect as a side sauce for grilled fish.
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Strawberry Ice Cream Preparation: 5 minutes | Processing: 35-50 seconds | Servings: 1.0 L (4 " cups)
1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
4. In 35 to 50 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form.
5. Stop the machine. Do not over-mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information Per 120 ml (" cup) Serving: Calories: 90, Total Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Protein: 1 g, Dietary Fibre: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Sodium: 15 mg, Cholesterol: 10 mg
150 ml ($ cup) single or double cream
# banana, peeled
84 g (% cup) sweetener (honey, agave or sugar)
476 g (3 cups) frozen strawberries
Optional:
# carrot (43 g / 1.5 oz.)
1 slice (78 g / 2.8 oz.) of raw white cabbage
2.1 oz. (59 g) of courgette
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Chocolate Mousse Preparation: 2-5 minutes | Processing: 15-20 seconds | Servings: 750 ml (3 cups)
1. Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 15 to 20 seconds. The sound of the motor will change tone as the mousse is set.
Nutritional Information
Per 120 ml (" cup) Serving: Calories: 310, Total Fat: 30 g, Saturated Fat: 18 g, Protein: 2 g, Dietary Fibre: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Sodium: 35 mg, Cholesterol: 110 mg
500 ml (2 cups) whipping or double cream
60 ml (4 Tablespoons) chocolate sauce
Optional:
2 slices (4 g) of orange peel, about the size of a 50 pence piece
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