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Last Updated: November 2, 2023 | by Lenny Gale

Here are 60 awesome Vitamix recipes

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Below are some of our best Vitamix recipes. They’re all plant-based. Most recipes will work with any blender. Although with a Vitamix alternative, your juices may be chewier, smoothies less smooth, and nut butters a bit crunchier.

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Table of contents

Most popular Vitamix recipes
Green smoothie and juice recipes
Protein shake recipes
All-fruit smoothie recipes
Soup recipes
Nut butter recipes
Ice cream recipes
Sorbet recipes
Baked goods
Snack bites and no-bake goodies
Dough and batter recipes
Dips and spreads
Food prep recipes
Dressings
Sauces

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Our Most Popular Vitamix Recipes

A vertical shot of pretty lady fingers with blue nails dipping a tortilla chip into a bowl of cashew queso.

Cashew Queso
It’s the good-on-everything cheese dip that will change your life. By far our most popular recipe. And, the one with the most history. Read more »»

Filed under:
Makes veggies delicious | Potluck

Vegan creamy wild rice soup steaming hot served with corn bread and salad.

Creamy Wild Rice Soup
The soup you never thought could be dairy-free. By far, the most popular soup here. It’s the soup we grew up with, all grown up. Read more »»

Filed under:
Dinner tonight | Winter

Carolynes green smoothie tall glass.

Carolyne’s Green Smoothie
Looking for a green smoothie that’s not too sweet, but not green-tasting? Here’s your new go-to green smoothie courtesy of Chef Carolyne of the Vitamix HQ. Read more »»

Filed under:
Breakfast | Green Smoothies and Juices

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A dessert you can serve to anyone, anytime. It’s dairy-free, but oh so delicious. Made with enough chocolate chips and love that Grandma would have approved. Read more »»

Filed under:
Breads, Doughs, and Batters | Homecoming

Green smoothie and juice recipes

Overhead view of a tall glass of green juice.

Everyday Green Juice
This is the green juice formula we use to every morning. Add it to your routine and your life will change. Read more »»

Filed under:
Breakfast  | Green Smoothies and Juices

A tall glass of lower back pain relief green juice with blue straw.

Lower-back Pain Relief Juice
If you’re currently experiencing lower back pain, you need to do two things immediately. First, read the surprising article that accompanies this post. Then, make this healing juice. Read more »»

Filed under:
Smoothie Without Banana | Ginger

Pretty vertical picture of an apple carrot kale green smoothie.

Apple Carrot Kale Smoothie
A simple, sweet green smoothie that’s good in almost any blender. Packed with micronutrients and most importantly, flavor. Read more »»

Filed under:
Apple | Green Smoothies and Juices

Vitamix E310 Carolyne's Green smoothie

Carolyne’s Green Smoothie
Being one of our most popular recipes, it deserves another nod. It’s thick, luscious, and creamy. There’s not a better first-time green smoothie. Read more »»

Filed under:
Mango | Dinner tonight

Protein shake recipes

Tell peanut butter and jelly smoothie over flowery tapestry.

PB&J Shake
It tastes like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. In protein shake form. So simple, too! Read more »»

Filed under:
Smoothie Without Banana  | Post-Workout

Close up with Life is NOYOKE's cake batter smoothie.

Cake Batter Smoothie
Cake is for special occasions. But this shake with a cake mouth-feel is for every day. Read more »»

Filed under:
Something Sweet | Featured Recipes

Red velvet shake with whip cream and chocolate shavings.

Red Velvet Shake
Sometimes you just want a little something special. This shake is surprisingly delicious without having to use cake mix or any dairy. Read more »»

Filed under:
Cherries | Something Sweet

Chiberia chiller smoothie up close in pint.

Chiberia Chiller
It seemed like the winter that would never end. Mountains of snow. Non-stop wind. And frigid temps. To stay happy, healthy and strong, I often made this. Read more »»

Filed under:
Winter | Post Workout

All-Fruit Smoothies

Here are four of our most popular all-fruit smoothies.

The Pinkman
You gotta try this grapefruit-based smoothie. It’s quite tart, but surprisingly, we’ve heard rave reviews from the pickiest of eaters! Read more »»

Filed under:
Grapefruit  | Strawberries

Citrus carrot juice served.

Invigorating Citrus Carrot Juice
You’ll rarely hear, “I feel like carrot juice.” This drink may not change that. But dang, it’s invigorating. Read more »»

Filed under:
Kids | Makes Veggies Delicious

Acai bowls with strawberries, granola, and chia seeds on top.

Acai Bowl
Acai bowls are good because of the toppings. The more and sweeter the better. Read more »»

Filed under:
Breakfast | Featured Recipes

Shalva's pretty lady hand holding a tall glass of mango smoothie.

Mango Smoothie
Whether it will be your first or your thousandth, you should go make this mango smoothie. Simple perfection at its finest. Read more »»

Filed under:
Mango | Something Sweet

Soup Recipes

Here are four of our most popular Vitamix soups.

Tomato soup garnished with sun-dried tomato and thyme.

Fancy Tomato Soup
Who doesn’t get excited about delicious, homemade soups? But you want hassle-free, right? No extra cooking! Read more »»

Filed under:
Kids  | Dinner Tonight

Vegan broccoli cheese soup made in our Vitamix served with a salad.

Broccoli Cheese Soup
There are certain comfort foods that you just miss when you veganize your household. For me, broccoli cheddar soup is one of them. Read more »»

Filed under:
Nutritional Yeast | Winter

Corn soup served with a salad in the background.

Creamy Corn and Roasted Pepper Soup
A creamy springtime vegan soup for your Vitamix. And by the way, this soup’s ingredients make it burst with flavor. Read more »»

Filed under:
Potluck | Dinner Tonight

Butternut squash soup served with rosemary and tofu garnish.

6-Ingredient Balsamic Butternut Squash Soup
This soup features a fall favorite, butternut squash. But instead of the basic recipe, we’ve kicked it up a notch with a unique flavor profile! Read more »»

Filed under:
Holiday Feast | Balsamic Vinegar

Nut Butter Recipes

Here are four of our most popular nut butter recipes.

Monkey butter up close in a yellow dish with knife on top.

Monkey Butter
This nut butter tastes like banana bread. And that’s only the beginning of the story. Read more »»

Filed under:
Kids  | On-the-go Snacks

Apple cinnamon walnut butter on a graham cracker.

Apple Cinnamon Walnut Butter
This apple cinnamon walnut butter will make you drool. A complex flavor profile that’s also simple enough for the entire family. Read more »»

Filed under:
Cinnamon | Something Sweet

Maple pecan nut butter with a knife.

Maple Pecan Nut Butter
Here’s a fairly fancy, three-ingredient, five-minute nut butter you’ll love. Read more »»

Filed under:
Fall | Gifting

Panang peanut butter with nan and celery.

Panang Peanut Butter
If you’re looking for bold and flavorful, this nut butter is the answer. It’s savory, but has a hint of sweetness and a kick of spiciness. Read more »»

Filed under:
Makes Veggies Delicious | Curry

Ice Cream Recipes

Here are four of our most popular ice cream recipes.

Banana ice cream with chickpea cookie dough chunks.

Banana Nice Cream with Chickpea Cookie Dough Chunks
Haven’t made banana ice cream in your Vitamix yet? It’s simple. Some people call it “nice cream.” We just call it delicious. Read more »»

Filed under:
Banana  | Something Sweet

Homemade frosty with a red straw.

Perfect Homemade Frosty!
This homemade Wendy’s-like “Frosty” Soft Serve ice cream is glorious. Read more »»

Filed under:
Cashews | Cocoa Powder

Coffee ice cream served in clear mug with a cookie stick.

Coffee Ice Cream
There’s something so decadent and satisfying about a creamy scoop of coffee ice cream. Read more »»

Filed under:
Coffee | Holiday Feast

Vegan black forest ice cream made with a spoon made in our Vitamix.

Black Forest Ice Cream
Chocolate, cherries, and cream in plant-based and frozen form. Read more »»

Filed under:
Homecoming | Cherries

Sorbet Recipes

Here are four of our most popular sorbet recipes.

Bermuda sorbet served with a spoon.

Bermuda Sorbet
This Bermuda Sorbet, with mango and coconut, is so, so good. Say hello to this instant classic. Read more »»

Filed under:
Mango  | Coconut Cream

Close up of coco lime sorbet.

Coco Lime Sorbet
A quick and refreshing dairy-free, banana-free frozen dessert made with coconut and lime. Read more »»

Filed under:
Coconut Milk | Lime

Peach buzz sorbet served in a fancy low glass with a spoon.

Peach Buzz Sorbet
A boozy (or virgin!) sorbet recipe for your Vitamix. Read more »»

Filed under:
Brunch | Peaches

Three scoops of berry lime sorbet served in small glass dish.

Berry Lime Sorbet
This sorbet is so easy, so fresh, so good. No added sugar — just fruit. Read more »»

Filed under:
Raspberries | Strawberries

Baked Goods Recipes

Here are four of our most popular Vitamix baked goods recipes.

Black bean brownies.

Black Bean Brownies
These are fudgey, chocolately, “healthy” brownies. And their “secret” ingredient can remain a secret! Read more »»

Filed under:
Black Beans  | Kids

Shalva's hand grabbing a mini apple cinnamon cake.

Apple Cinnamon Cake
Here’s an old-school apple cinnamon cake recipe updated for modern times (and your Vitamix!). Read more »»

Filed under:
Homecoming | Apples

Sweet potato muffins stacked.

Sweet Potato Muffins
A healthy & filling breakfast you can batch. Read more »»

Filed under:
Sweet Potatoes | On-the-go Snacks

Gooey ginger chocolate cookies.

Triple Ginger Cookies
Here is a chewy, vegan, gingery cookie recipe for your Vitamix!  Read more »»

Filed under:
Ginger | Winter

Snack Bites and No-Bake Goodies

Here are four of our most popular Vitamix snack bites and no-bake goodies.

Shalva's picking up a Chocolate Pomegranate Protein Bite with her right hand.

Chocolate Pomegranate Protein Bites
A no-bake, quick and satisfying snack. Great if you like supplementing with protein powder. Read more »»

Filed under:
On-the-go Snacks  | Post-Workout

Round, shredded coconut-covered, golf ball-sized snacks called hula bites.

Hula Bites
A delicious and quick (yet, no-sugar-added, raw, and vegan!) treat called Hula Bites. Read more »»

Filed under:
Pineapple | Summer

Shalva holding a blueberry breakfast bite ball.

Blueberry Breakfast Bites
Set yourself up for success with these simple, no-bake breakfast bites. Read more »»

Filed under:
Breakfast | Blueberries

Minimalist baker's Super Seedy Granola Bars and a Vitamix Pro 750.

Super Seedy Granola Bars
We used our Vitamix to make these granola bars even more minimalist.  Read more »»

Filed under:
Peanut Butter | Flaxseed

Dough and Batter Recipes

Here are four of our most popular Vitamix doughs and batter recipes.

Close up of waffles with poppy seeds and lemon.

Lemon Poppyseed Waffles
It’s tart, it’s sweet, it tastes like something you’d be served at a fancy brunch place. Read more »»

Filed under:
Brunch  | Lemon

Slicing a pizza with crust made in a Vitamix.

Pizza Dough
Pizza dough made in a Vitamix. It’s easy! Read more »»

Filed under:
Cooking Date | Kids

Close up of vegan french toast on white plate.

French Toast (made with aquafaba!)
A classic recipe you won’t even know is vegan. Read more »»

Filed under:
Aquafaba | Brunch

Oatmeal pancakes covered in strawberry puree and syrup.

Fluffy Oatmeal Pancakes
Fabulous pancakes you can make in your Vitamix and (be proud to) serve the whole family. Read more »»

Filed under:
Featured Recipes | Oats

Dips and Spreads

Here are four of our most popular Vitamix dips and spreads.

Grabbing a dip of artichoke dip with piece of bread.

(Dairy-free, delicious!) Artichoke Dip
We’ve been keeping this artichoke dip to ourselves. Read more »»

Filed under:
Appetizer  | Potluck

Roasted red pepper hummus with veggies.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Perfectly simple hummus that’s great on everything. Read more »»

Filed under:
Makes Veggies Delicious | Kids

California salsa with big bowl of tortilla chips.

5-ingredient California Salsa
A mild, yet flavorful salsa that’s great for first-time salsa makers. Read more »»

Filed under:
Tomatoes | Jalapeno

Cashew cream cheese from 8 oz Vitamix container.

Perfect (vegan) Cream Cheese
Here’s a recipe for vegan cream cheese and plant-based “lox.” Read more »»

Filed under:
Cashews | Carrots

Food prep recipes

Here are four of our most popular food prep recipes that use a Vitamix.

Close up look at a bowl of detox salad made in our Vitamix.

Super Satisfying Detox Salad
Wonderfully addicting, super-filling detox salad. Read more »»

Filed under:
Lunch this week  | Popular

Cauliflower fried rice made in a Vitamix in bowl with chopsticks.

Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ricing cauliflower is one of those tasks that for which the Vitamix is surprisingly perfect. Read more »»

Filed under:
Cooking Date | Cauliflower

Close up of vegan tuna salad made with chickpeas.

“Tuna” Salad
A tuna that doesn’t taste fishy? Yep! Plus, it’s satisfying to make and quite easy. Read more »»

Filed under:
Chickpeas | Lunch this week

Pesto in a small jar.

Yummy Kale Pesto
Go grab some greens and make some pesto. You’ll want to put it on everything. Read more »»

Filed under:
Basil | Dinner Tonight

Dressings to make with your Vitamix

Here are eight of our most popular dressing recipes.

A side of blueberry vinaigrette with a spinach and beet salad.

Bright Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
This gorgeous, delicious dressing made with blueberries is a must try. Read more »»

Filed under:
Blueberries  | Featured recipes

Mango dressing on a spinach salad with roasted corn.

Cilantro Lime Mango Dressing
A summer dressing that’s fresh and bright. Read more »»

Filed under:
Cilantro | Mango

Thai coconut curry dressing up close.

Thai Coconut Curry Dressing
Refreshing and savory, this dressing is always a hit with guests. Read more »»

Filed under:
Curry | Summer

Bowl of caesar dressing over romaine.

Perfect (vegan) Caesar dressing
This Caesar is the Simone Biles of salad dressings. Read more »»

Filed under:
Apple Cider Vinegar | Dinner Tonight

 

Sauce recipes to make with your Vitamix

Here are four of our most popular sauces.

Small bowl of vegan Thai peanut sauce next to a veggie spring roll.

The Best Thai Peanut Sauce
Easy, quick, and delicious Thai peanut sauce for your Vitamix. Read more »»

Filed under:
Fresh Ginger  | Makes Veggies Delicious

Chimichurri served over zucchini.

Chimichurri sauce
Try this chimichurri sauce for mind-blowing flavors. Read more »»

Filed under:
Oregano | Featured Recipes

Dipping a slice of apple into caramel dip.

No-Heat Vegan Caramel
Ridiculously good and incredibly easy to make Caramel for your Vitamix! Read more »»

Filed under:
Kids | Dates

Vegan hollandaise sauce spread over asparagus.

Vegan Avocado Hollandaise Sauce
This Caesar is the Simone Biles of salad dressings. Read more »»

Filed under:
Brunch | Avocado

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