Vita Mix Blender...fav. recipes?

[Alison in KY]

I got the best gift I've received in a number of years...a Vita Mix blender. I have their recipe book, but I was wondering if some users from here had some good simple recipies. I would also love some suggestions on how to find out what foods are the best to use. Anyone know of a book that lists the benefits of fruits and veggies so I would know what combo to use...and the right ingredients for picky eaters? I don't like bananas and I think most recipes include them, but I'm assuming everything will taste okay if I leave them out. I also can't afford organic produce, I'm living on an Aldi budget:001_smile:

 

Thank you for any suggestions you can offer, I'm so excited to start using this thing.

 

Alison

[ConnieB]

We buy the big bags of mixed fruit from Sam's Club (I think it's peaches, strawberry, mango and pineapple, we often add frozen blueberries for their antioxidants).....add a small amount of 100% juice (or water when we're out of juice) and blend into a smoothie. I'd say that was probably the most often used recipe we have! We've made soup quite a few times as well....works for small batches obviously, but when you're not feeling well and want soup it's a godsend as I refuse to buy canned soup because of the sodium content among other reasons. For that you just throw in whatever veggies you have on hand a little broth or water and whir-away until it's hot then drink.