Delicious and Healthy Ice Cream in Minutes with Your Vitamix

Founder’s Summary: To make ice cream in a Vitamix, blend frozen ingredients on High with the tamper until creamy. Vitamix ice cream is more of an art than a science. A lot depends on how frozen your ingredients are, the temperature of your home, etc. So while you will want to follow a recipe to begin, remember that getting the right texture is a skill you’ll develop over time.

Introduction

If you’ve recently purchased a Vitamix blender or are considering investing in one, you’ll appreciate discovering its versatility. Not only can it blend smoothies and soups, but it can also create delicious, healthy ice cream in minutes. In this article, we’ll explore three types of ice cream you can make with your Vitamix: Nice Cream, Sorbet, and Dairy-Free Ice Cream.

The basic method for making any Vitamix Ice Cream

For each of the following Vitamix Ice Cream recipes, use this method:

Add ingredients to container
Secure the lid
Remove lid plug
Insert the tamper through lid hole
While using the tamper to push ingredients down into the blade, blend on high speed smooth.

Nice Cream

Nice Cream is a simple, healthy alternative to traditional ice cream. The base ingredient is frozen bananas, which create a creamy texture when blended. To make Nice Cream, simply add frozen banana chunks to your Vitamix and blend on high speed with the tamper until smooth. You can also add other ingredients like cocoa powder, peanut butter, or berries for different flavors.

3 Nice Cream Recipes to Try

Banana ice cream with chickpea cookie dough chunks.

Simple Banana Nice Cream

4 frozen bananas, cut into 2-inch pieces
splash of milk of choice (optional)

Enhancement ideas:

a) Fold in chickpea cookie dough chunks for Cookie Dough Nice Cream (pictured)!

b) Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and peanut butter for Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream!

Strawberry Banana Nice Cream

3 frozen bananas, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup frozen strawberries
splash of milk of choice (optional)

Neapolitan Nice Cream

Sorbet

Sorbet is a refreshing, fruit-based frozen dessert. To make sorbet in your Vitamix, simply blend frozen fruit such as strawberries, mangoes, or raspberries until smooth. You can add a little sugar or honey to taste if you’d like. For a smoother consistency, you can add a small amount of liquid such milk of choice or water.

3 Sorbet Recipes to Try

Strawberry Mango Sorbet

1 cup milk of choice
2 cups frozen mango
2 cups frozen strawberry

Bermuda sorbet inside a Vitamix container.

Bermuda Sorbet: Leveled-up recipe

2 cups frozen mango
1 cup coconut cream
1 cup coconut milk, frozen into cubes
2 cups ice

Coco Lime Sorbet: Leveled-up recipe:

1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk, frozen into cubes
1/4 cup coconut water
1 lime, peeled
2 Tablespoons maple syrup

A scoop of coconut lime sorbet served in a black bowl.

Vegan Ice Cream

For a rich, creamy vegan ice cream, expect an extra step beyond just blending. Whether it’s creating a chocolate sauce on the stovetop or freezing a mixture to be scooped later, the effort is worth it.

Here’s 3-minute video showing how easy and satisfying this is:

Recipe:

Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

Tips for Success

Peel and cut bananas first; then freeze them in an airtight container
Serve quickly to avoid melting
Pre-portion scoops before storing leftovers. Then, rest on the counter for five minutes before serving
Pre-portion and re-chill for 30 minutes before serving for frosty appearance
Let frozen ingredients sit at room temperature for five minutes before blending

Conclusion

With your Vitamix blender, you can easily create delicious and healthy Nice Cream, Sorbet, and Vegan Ice Cream at home. Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to find your perfect combination. Enjoy the satisfaction of whipping up a tasty, nutritious frozen treat in just minutes.