I am eating Paleo as well. Can you give me your mayo recipe? I have one but not sure I am using the right oil.
I bought the vitamix exclusively to make smoothies for my sons who won't eat vegetables. It is perfect for this. I also throw raw pumpkin seeds and sometimes chia seeds in and it blends them both perfectly as well. It all passes easily through the small holes in a sippy cup. We had the new ninja before and it worked pretty well but didn't get the greens small enough to pass through a sippy cup. Clogged it every time. So it we took it back to costco and exchanged it for the vitamix.
Not to hijack but we are looking to start eating paleo and if anybody has any sites they use for recipes please share if you can.
I've been reading about the Vitamix.
What kind of container do you have glass or plastic? If it's plastic how does it do with the heating element? I've read about some issues with burning smells and noise. Is it noisy to you?
Maybe it's just some fluke for a few people.
The containers are plastic. If you buy the "Next Generation" blenders they have a quieter motor than the others. Mine is the Vitamix 300. No issues with hot food in the pitcher (I make purées from piping hot butternut squash straight from the stovetop). Vitamix blenders are loud but not as loud as I was expecting initially. Also, on lower speeds it is rather quiet.
I have a Ninja Bullet- so no Vitamix, but I will share my favorite smoothie recipe! A handful of spinach, some frozen peaches, half a banana, some ice, water, and green grapes! The green grapes give it the perfect amount of sweetness.
Also, I love Nomnompaleo for paleo recipes. Try paleomg as well. The buffalo chicken mini meatloaf is a great recipe that's quick, easy, and my picky BF loved it!
I've been reading about the Vitamix.
What kind of container do you have glass or plastic? If it's plastic how does it do with the heating element? I've read about some issues with burning smells and noise. Is it noisy to you?
Maybe it's just some fluke for a few people.
we mainly use it to make smoothies, frozen drinks, soft serve ice cream, nut butters (peanut butter & almond butter.) The only thing I wish is that we had bought it sooner--like when I first set up my own home!
OceanAnnie, Mine does not have a heating element. The container is plastic, but I've never noticed any off-smells or burning. It is quite noisy, but being that powerful, it has to be. And unless you are making soup, it doesn't run for very long.
Also want to add that I have a vitamx and LOVE it best investment we have ever made!
Just wanted to follow up. I got my Vitamix a few days ago. I love,love,love it!! I made my first green smoothie. I didn't know what it would taste like. Took a tenative sip. It's great! Very refreshing!
Thank you OP and posters, for the recommendation! I had thought about it, but the recommendations here made me give it a try.
I see a lot of smoothies in the future!
Now I'm thinking about getting an insulated smoothie cup and a dry container.
http://simplegreensmoothies.com/
They post awesome recipes daily and all sorts of challenges and posts daily on Instagram.