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If you own a Vitamix blender, you need to know these Vitamix tips, tricks and hacks. Not only do they make life easier in the kitchen, but they ensure you're maximizing the use of your blender. Which is always a good thing.
I'm slightly obsessed with my Vitamix and use it nearly daily for smoothies, nut butters, soups, dips, sauces and so much more. That's why I've got oodles of Vitamix Recipes on this channel and my website.
But if you're a Vitamix beginner or new owner learning how to use your blender the first time, I hope these tips and techniques will help you become an expert blender. They should answer many of your frequently asked questions as well. Enjoy!
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@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

Hi guys! If you watched until the end of today's video you saw that in addition to all the wonderful tips I shared....I'm doing a GIVEAWAY! This is to celebrate 500K of you lovelies on this channel. Make sure to read the video description for more info! xo - Lisa

@BrendaRadder 5 лет назад

Downshiftology I don’t see contest info anywhere. 🤷‍♀️

@mazrc. 5 лет назад

Giveaway closes March 7, 2019 ?

@MrZaydamontano 5 лет назад

I don't see any contest info

@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

@@mazrc. Sorry, should have said May 7. :) I just fixed it!

@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

@@BrendaRadder It's in the video description box. Make sure to click "show more" on the description if you don't see it.

@izackvail 2 года назад

One more tip to think about is when making smoothies. Start on low then ramp to high until fully blended and then FINISH ON LOW to remove all the excess air. High speed blending can inject a surprising amount of volume and air into your smoothie which when consumed will often cause unnecessary gas and bloating if not removed by finishing on low setting.

@gosman949 2 года назад

I certainly don't need any more gas than what I already have!

@Vanessas985 Год назад

Great tip, thank you for sharing!

@pippadawg7037 3 месяца назад

Another tip when making smoothies or anything you want to keep cold is to invest in the stainless steel jar. It is a game changer as they say. I love it so much I have purchased 3 of them one for myself and one for each of my daughters. It is beautiful and it feels cleaner and it keeps cold ingredients colder.

@stevesurry643 2 года назад

Your presentation was so well put together that the 8 minutes flew by and I learned more about my Vitamix than I knew before.

@jerryhoover4860 3 года назад

You are an excellent teacher, a gift God gave you.

@lorrainerobert2477 5 лет назад

I've had my vitamix for almost 10 years & use it everyday but didn't realize it has a measuring cap. Had to get up & check it 😃👍

@user-pp7dz7ky5q 4 года назад

Lorraine Robert I have the Explorian E310. It doesn’t have the measuring’s marked on the plug.

@GlennaVan 4 года назад

@@user-pp7dz7ky5q- Mine does not either.

@dhanbhagyiamrhodes1976 3 года назад

Hi lisa I am new to your channel and I am loving it that blanda I wish I could have one and your food they look so delicious u doing the job going healthy is a good thing I am from Australia and I love your cooking God bless you 💖

@jolee6751 3 года назад

@@user-pp7dz7ky5q I have a vitamix I bought in the 90’s, I had to go look at my cap also...nothing...so I’ll take a measuring cup and pour in the cup of the vitamix cap to see how much it holds

@lorenatorres6797 3 года назад

@@user-pp7dz7ky5q how do you like your E310?

@Brian-rs4ug 2 года назад

Love my Vitamix. I bought it 4.5 years ago and have been making two smoothies a day in it since I purchased it. The smoothies consist of 15 ingredients and are thick as cement. These things are like Timex’s watches, they take a licking and keep of ticking. I have never had a kitchen appliance that is so durable and basically indestructible.

@mikedunn7795 4 года назад

I used to grind wheat berries for my waffle recipe in my Vitamix. One thing I found out the hard way is that some very hard particles survive the processing,and can be quite unpleasant to bite into. I started sifting the flour after grinding it,which fixed the problem.

@denbrick2 4 года назад

THE QUALITY OF YOUR CONTENT AND PRESENTATION IS PERFECT SOME OF THE BEST ON YOUTUB

@WonderCle 3 года назад

The nuts butter smoothie before cleaning is life changing tip 🐱🐱

@MichaelSmith-wv5hy 2 года назад

Using a silicone 'basting' brush really helps getting everything out because it's not a solid thing, not to mention less to clean out of the container. Mine brush is oval about 1.5" by 1".

@anti-ethniccleansing465 2 года назад

@@MichaelSmith-wv5hy A silicone basting brush is not nearly stiff enough to get out nut butters.

@leann5213 2 года назад

Adding a frozen banana gives you a nut butter “ ice cream “ it really helps clean the container.

@ramziasaleem5498 4 месяца назад

By using warm milk more of the stuck almond butter can blend with milk with almost no waste

@janettan4598 5 лет назад

Thank you for the advice. I didn’t know the lid plug has a mini- measuring cup. 😀 That is so cool!

@nonirichen6117 4 года назад

To help get the last bits of food out of the container, scrape as much as possible with the spatula. Then, place the container back onto the machine and turn it on for a couple of seconds. Much of the food that was stuck on the blades will now be on the sides of the container ready to be scraped out.

@Tonisuperfly Год назад

This is the tip I needed, thanks.

@sandyt5348 3 года назад

I am so excited after watching you for a couple of years my family gifted me the eight 3500 vita mix blender the little cups and I’m currently ordering the 20 ounce we are all amazed at how fast and smooth and quiet that this blender works and I’ve had many other high-end blenders as well but I just wanted to personally say thank you to you and making videos and showing us just how easy and realistically things can be made . Xox

@marleneclarke957 3 года назад

I love my Vitamix. My wonderful sister sent it to me as a gift and I have just started with smoothies and juices. Best gift I ever received. Cant wait to try soups and ice cream. Marlene.

@karenkatmom3635 3 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate the time you took to make this video!!! I am "following your lead" and dragging out my Vitamix AND I WILL use it daily! Happy Healthy 2021 to you and your family!

@lovisaf6969 5 лет назад

Thank you for your tips and also the review earlier on different Vitamix. I’m saving all I can to afford buy 3500i. I’m pregnant and my cravings is smoothies of all kind. So glad I found your channel. 🍏🍒

@lucianeoliveira4673 2 года назад

I am a Vitamin fan, I had an old one that I bought more than 10 years ago and today I just got the new A3500i. It is always good to know more about your equipment for a better and long lasting use. Thanks!

@rcole6679 3 года назад

I’ve had Vitamix for almost 8 years now and it’s a wonderful machine. Unfortunately, I used it faithfully for the first year, then life happened and I’ve rarely used it since. But, with videos like this, I can easily get more interested. I have the dry mix container and if I can pulverize graham crackers in it for a crust,there’s hundreds of uses, I could use it for. I also have that handy little scraper she used, to get under the blades. I’ve made almond butter too, but just used the wet container with the almonds and added a little bit of oil to get the ground almonds to emulsify. But, it was really hard getting that junk out of the container, since the bottom lid doesn’t come off. But, I’ve used it to make butternut squash soup and it does an awesome job. Let it run for about 6 mins and you really do get hot piping soup! The Vitamix motors are extremely powerful and heat up to get that soup hot and ready to eat. I’ve never put it in a cabinet, so I’m more intended to use it feel guilty not using it! It’s too expensive and useful, not to use..

@aliemakk 5 лет назад

Thank you for the video, I'm so glad I know how to use my Vitamix better now ❤️

@gypsybelle4757 4 года назад

I’m so excited about the cap being a measuring cup as well! Thank you for sharing all these tips. I have noticed a bit of cloudiness starting to form and will be trying your cleaning trick as well. Looking forward to learning more from his channel. New subscriber!

@Downshiftology 4 года назад

Welcome to the Downshiftology community 😊 I hope you enjoy all my videos and recipes!

@ctrosemarie 4 года назад

One year later, just seeing this tips & hacks bc I just purchased my first Vitamix....love it! This was very informative, thank you!

@NaturalmenteAdri 3 года назад

I finally got a vitamix! I'm so excited to start using it and of course, your tips are just perfect! Thank you!

@altworld6173 Год назад

This was excellent. Thank you! And thank you too for showing what *not* to do with nut butter! So helpful. That's happened to me, and now I know why. Great job!

@cathyleonard7845 3 года назад

Love the measuring cup idea.....I’ve had mine for over 10 years and still going strong.

@AQUARIASGOLDENAGE 4 года назад

Excellent Tips! Thank You.💗

@snookkross9374 5 лет назад

500K listeners!?!? That is AWESOME! I love you videos and find them super informal! Someday I hope to purchase the Vitamix! I think it would make meal prepping super helpful! Thanks again Lisa and keep up the awesome work!!!

@nhlams 5 лет назад

Thank you Lisa! Now to have a vitamix!

@esthervogel8982 5 лет назад

Great ideas and delicious recipes. Thank you, Lisa!

@julietteraines8256 5 лет назад

Congrats on the 510K!!! well deserved!

5 лет назад

I Loved all the tips and I will include one of it to my future purchase for sure. Thank you 😍

@marthasanchez4711 2 года назад

Literally, my friend and I were having a conversation wondering in which order do the smoothie ingredients go!! Thanks for these wonderful tips!! Love my vitamix

@bowloflatte 4 года назад

Blend on high is the most useful tip I got out of this video. Thank you so much for providing the tips!

@karenmopani3974 5 лет назад

Lisa I love your channel, thank you. The tips and recipes have been very helpful.

@TheMrpoet 5 лет назад

Nice info, especially the tip pertaining to getting rid of the cloud, going to use that tip right away, thanks.

@anselmkahaleraphael 3 года назад

Essential info for me as a future Vitamix blender owner.

@lauralynn4504 5 лет назад

Beautiful presentation. Thank you.

@misha9179 4 года назад

I would really appreciate a similar series with tips and usage for the food processor. Hopefully Cuisinart sponsors a food processor series or episode :).

@Chayixavisari 5 лет назад

Thank you! you are truly inspiration

@dianec3279 5 лет назад

Congrats on 500k! These tips are great! TSMFS!

@cheryltucker8870 5 лет назад

Love your videos!! Thank you. Watched it all the way through.

@nywvblue 4 года назад

Great tips! Thank you! The cap one and vinegar one - BAM - things I wish I knew 9 years ago. Better late than never!

@Downshiftology 4 года назад

Welcome to the Downshiftology community :)

@koalasez1200 4 года назад

Cleaning foggy containers - I use a plain magic eraser and gently scrub the inside in a circular motion, making sure you don’t hit a blade (ouch!). After each use, thoroughly dry the container with a soft cloth - I use a microfiber cloth because it’s so absorbent. You can even clean older containers the same way. It doesn’t make them absolutely like new, but the difference is amazing. Drying them after each use is key.

@mayraheart8878 3 года назад

Let it sit in direct sunlight too(dry so your blades don’t rust) that cleared mine up after my husband stained mine with beets and turmeric. Men 🙄

@koalasez1200 3 года назад

Thanks; I let them air dry (lid off) after drying the inside and I do catch the blades w/a microfiber cloth. No rust after lots of years, but I also live in a dry climate which helps.

@2FlightsUp Год назад

You are awesome and I thank you so much for all your help in making my vitamix blender a great success. I just got mine a a Mother's Day gift from my husband. I've wanted one forever and now I have it. life is great

@amymcelfresh807 4 года назад

These are great tips! I learned so much, thank you!

@lindawhite1187 5 лет назад

Great tips and thank you so much for sharing I just received my Vitamix Ascent 3500 from my hubby this week and I’m sooo excited to use it this my very 1st one I will definitely incorporate your tips and hacks while using it 🥰

@juliasoulliven2958 5 лет назад

Wow, Lisa, this is such a good video. I purchased my vitamix today.yay. I have learned more from you than from the manual that came with it.😀 I'm super excited about getting started making some of the lovely things off your channel. Blessings to you.💖

@geraldmartin8195 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your expertise. All very helpful...

@Demonizar 3 года назад

Glad I watched this before using my brand new vitamix, your experience to share is much appreciated 😎

@magdalenazocinska2278 5 лет назад

Wow it’s brilliant! ❤️ congrats on 500k! 👏

@lindascarborough6420 4 года назад

I bought mine in 1980 and it is still functioning wonderfully. It is all stainlees steal which makes it heavy. I am battling Arithitis and have trouble handling it. Vitamix is amazing.

@cieloamezcua 5 лет назад

500k congratulations!!!! 🎊🎉 I love your channel so much! When I found you I binge watched every video you have, you inspire me so much! Thank you!!!

@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

Aw, thanks so much Cielo! You're so sweet. I'm happy you're loving all my recipes and videos. :) x

@kristinwright6632 3 года назад

Video over two years old. So glad I finally found it and wish I did two years ago. I have a 750 and I knew it did more than I was using it for but really had never gotten the hang of it. Now I know how to make hot soups! And I know how to make soft serve desserts! And now I have several other ideas as well. Such a great video. Everyone with a Vitamin should take a few minutes and see this.

@Alice-es2rs 3 года назад

The best demonstration.. Thank You!

@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your experience . Yes, They are high-quality items .

@BonnieB 2 года назад

I ordered my Vitamix yesterday, can't wait to recive it!

@marygray1564 5 лет назад

Thank you. I just got a Vitamix and found this very helpful! I'm looking forward to trying alot of your recipes with it.

@mydailylifeus685 4 года назад

Thanks for recommending i finally have one i love it.....

@lexibright6911 3 года назад

I just moved into the same apartment community as you! haha and I just bought the a3500 yesterday. Thank you for the tips fellow neighbor!

@matsteel2292 5 лет назад

Just got our brand new 3500i this week and loving it!

@GucciBeaR 5 лет назад

Thank u 🤗 I've had this Vitamix for 10y and I love them! I didn't know about the scraper! That would def come in handy

@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

I've had my Vitamix about that long as well. They last forever! And yes, the under blade scraper is great. I have a link to it in the video description box. :)

@lisakrushinski9436 5 лет назад

Great instructional video! Thanks!

@wyattplaz6345 5 лет назад

Excellent advice for this newbie!

@debradaugherty8287 2 года назад

Brilliant! Thank you so much!

@WhatSavvySaid 5 лет назад

love this! so many helpful tips. Thank you Lisa!

@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)

@cnnw3929 4 года назад

Just stumbled on this video, and enjoyed watching it. Thanks!

@lgempet2869 5 лет назад

Great tips!!! Thank you....have been considering a Vitamix A3500 for quite sometime & now think I’m ready to purchase.👍🏻

@hootiebubbabuddhabelly 2 года назад

VERY helpful, THANK you!

@MacsMoments313 3 года назад

I bought the Vitamix V1200 yesterday. I love this blender. Thank you! for all of the great tips.😊👍🏽

@Downshiftology 3 года назад

Congrats on getting your new Vitamix! 😊

@danifriesen9137 5 лет назад

I’ve been looking forward to this video since you mentioned you were filming it!

@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it Dani!

@agaveparryi6280 4 года назад

Thank you for these awesome tips and tricks! This made it so easy for me to get my new Vitamix and not be as intimidated by it 🥇😘

@Brittanykennedyofficial 5 лет назад

I don't even have a Vitamix but I watched until the end 😂😂

@margard5227 5 лет назад

Britty Jean me too! 👍🏼

@ExLibris-Alys 5 лет назад

...and me! 😁

@foodblogjunky 5 лет назад

Me three

@princeg6864 5 лет назад

I just got one, and it's so nice to use.

5 лет назад

Me too 😂😂

@alliance8758 5 лет назад

Love your videos... so balanced and bright.❤️

@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

Oh, you're so sweet! Thanks so much!

@padmepadme 5 лет назад

Thanks for your tips re Vitamix. I've had one for several years, but don't use it because didn't have many recipes and got tired of the smoothies. Am hoping I will find some of your recipes so I can use my Vitamix more. :)

@jetsetjoey 3 года назад

VitaMix should debut a GLASS Container, so as not to scratch or cloud...

@sarahdee374 3 года назад

@Zesty Lemon Zach I want to be able to see what's going on. Glass please !

@starbaby9876 3 года назад

A baking soda paste will remove the cloudiness!

@LeonBosset 3 года назад

Butter coffee (Bullet Proof Coffee). Makes even the blades brownish. Well, it did in my previous non Vitamix Blender. I now have a Vitamix. I'm expecting the same since it uses a plastic pitcher too.

@jacksprat1556 3 года назад

I don’t need to worry about all these things with my Ninja.

@mayraheart8878 3 года назад

I heard somewhere that they don’t make glass because it’s such a powerful machine it could shatter a glass container 🤷🏻‍♀️ don’t attack me lol that’s just what I heard and I’ve had a vitamix for quite some time now and my container still looks great

@sidsid6380 5 лет назад

The order of load is a big help ..thanks!! I was always putting my ice in first for my shakes..

@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

I'm glad you found that tip helpful! It really does make a big difference. :)

@anti-ethniccleansing465 2 года назад

It even has a huge picture of this order in the starter manual and recipe book that comes with the blender. How could you miss that? Lol. 😂

@walterholbrooks673 3 года назад

Thanks for the basics. Plan on starting juicing tomorrow. You're a terrific instructor. Thanks

@Luna.3.3.3 9 месяцев назад

I've had my Vitamix for about 8 years. I was fortunate the bundle came with the dry container. Even though it was expensive, I don't regret the purchase. I'm pretty sure I'll have it for my life time and one of my kids will get it. I also invested in the level model of a Kitchen Aid mixer. I still love it and it'll outlast me as well.

@TheBerkeleyBeauty 2 года назад

Nice. Always wondered what the difference was. I have both, but never knew how to use the dry container. 👍🏽👍🏽

@Tier1Citizen 3 года назад

Now that is an excellent teaching video. Well presented.

@kamalaji1008 3 года назад

Don't have one yet..but watched your entire vid. You explain things so beautifully. Thank you.

@Downshiftology 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful Kamala 😊

@judithgill9512 2 года назад

Such great info!!

@TryToEat 5 лет назад

Thanks for awesome tips! I'll try it ! You're video is so useful even for Asian

@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@ExLibris-Alys 5 лет назад

I haven’t got a Vitamix, but I found this fascinating 😊

@carriepost4410 2 года назад

this was so helpful. Thank you.

@fitlivinginspired Год назад

Just got a Vitamix and this helped me realize what I did wrong my first go. Thank you!

@gloriamitchell3518 Год назад

Thanks for the tips.

@KevinCrona 4 года назад

Great tips! I'll make sure to get that underblade scraper. A good solution for making small batches/half recipes is to get a smaller Vitamix container as well - I did that after experiencing this issue and it's working amazingly!

@volpe_lightsong 4 года назад

KC except those cost a fortune in addition 🌚 it blows my mind how you can buy a good motorbike/second hand car for the amount people spend in blenders

@GlennaVan 4 года назад

I bought a one-quart bowl for mine and don't often use the 2-quart that came with it. However, the larger one is really handy during canning season and even more so for tomato juice and sauce. I quarter the fruit and then run it through my VM - it's so much easier than blanching to peel tomatoes (and saving the heat) and the food mill. For grape juice, I put the grapes in it; the way I keep the seeds which have many health benefits - I also freeze the juice in 8-oz. freezer jars for fresh juice all winter. I truly love my VitaMix for so many reasons.

@gosman949 2 года назад

@@volpe_lightsong and the Vitamix sounds like a motorbike too!

@gloriasaliba3395 Год назад

This was such an informative video - Thank you. I had recently purchased the most recent 3500i machine and was unsure as to whether I should keep it or not as I had read some unfavourable reports about it - you have convinced me to keep it!

@treewizdom2961 2 года назад

Thank you so much for these tricks and hacks!

@MikeNHOC 5 лет назад

Thank you for the tips and tricks.. Fingers crossed on winning the Vitamix as I could use it to make all sorts of wonderful things!

@BouncyBrown 5 лет назад

This video is so helpful! I've had my Vitamix for 3 years but I didn't know these tips! I need to buy the scraper now.

@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

Oh wonderful! I'm glad you found the tips and tricks helpful. And yes, that under blade scraper is everything. Haha. ;)

@Rache_777 4 года назад

wow you are a vitamix queen ! Love your passion and knowledge and honestly your voice is so soothing to listen to also.

@Downshiftology 4 года назад

Thanks so much Richie 😊

@YunaDaily 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing!😊👌

@Linda-qq5mg 5 лет назад

This video is very informative! Thank you so much. I have subscribed.

@20111000musica 3 года назад

I really use your advices, thank you

@sarahmcmahon4789 4 года назад

Please make a video about using the 20oz cup and 8oz bowl, especially about how to screw on the blade base and getting the Vitamix to recognize them. Also recipes geared specifically to them. Keep up the good work - I love watching your videos!

@lindaely7611 5 лет назад

Can't wait to start using my blender more - thanks for the tips! :)

@Downshiftology 5 лет назад

You're more than welcome Linda! I'm glad you found them helpful. :)

@jerrylgarrison513 2 года назад

Thanks for the great info. And it saved me from having to dig out my manual :) And I saw this video right after I bought mine and immediately ordered the under blade scraper. So I'm not gonna hurt my Vitamix by trying to do things without the right tools

@Downshiftology 2 года назад

Glad this video was helpful Jerry! 😉

@Ramyapad19 5 лет назад

Dont have vitamix in home making your recipes soon will dm you saw the stories on insta drooling over on my samsung galaxy j4 love your videos making me hungry Thanks Ramya