If you’re only making smoothies in your Vitamix, you’re seriously missing out. This high-powered kitchen tool can do so much more than fruity drinks! Using it for a variety of food staples you would normally buy at the grocery store will ultimately save you time and money, while also allowing you to prepare your pantry and fridge basics according to your own tastes and dietary preferences. From spectacular pizza dough, to pancakes and nut milks, here are some of our favorite ways to use the Vitamix.
 Whole Wheat Bread
It’s not just you: Everyone seems to be making bread right now. If you’re ready to try your hand at a homemade loaf, your Vitamix will make the task an easier one. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting to cut into your homemade bread so you taste what you made.
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 Pizza Dough
No kneading is required when you use a Vitamix to make pizza dough at home. Simply combine the ingredients in the blending container, transfer the dough to a bowl, and let it rise. The resulting dough is smooth and pliable—ready to stretch into a round, top, and bake for easy pizza any day of the week.
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 Homemade Condiments
Once you start filling your fridge with ketchup, mayonnaise, and spicy mustard you’ve made yourself, even the ordinary sandwich or basic burger becomes something special. |
 Recipe Basics
Don’t let common food prep tasks such as chopping garlic or grating Parmesan slow you down when you’re cooking. A Vitamix can cut food prep time to a minimum and make clean up a breeze. |
| Nut Butters
Once you make your own nut butter, you’ll never want to buy the jarred stuff at the grocery store again. Simply add your nut of choice (almonds, peanuts, cashews) into your Vitamix with a little bit of oil and then blend until smooth (or chunky!). |
| Alternative Milks
To make your own nut milk, you need only two ingredients: Your nut of choice and water (and if you want, some sweetener). In addition to your Vitamix, you’ll also need to make sure you have a cheesecloth to filter out the milk. Your morning cup of granola will thank you for the homemade addition. |
 Pancakes
Green smoothies are nice for breakfast during the weekdays, but weekend brunch means pancakes. Luckily, your Vitamix can help you tackle both.
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 Pesto
There’s almost nothing better than fresh, verdant pesto. It’s great with pasta, as a dip for crudité, or a topping for pizza. You can vary the ingredients according to preference or what you have on hand. Instead of traditional basil, try using arugula or spinach. |
 Tomato Sauce
You can avoid the chopping, sautéeing, cooling, puréeing, and simmering steps common to making tomato sauce at home. Using a Vitamix, you need only purée the raw sauce ingredients until smooth, then simmer to condense and develop the flavors.
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 Chocolate–Hazelnut Spread
For many, this creamy, sweet, and chocolately nut spread is an absolute essential when it comes to filling a sweet French crepe or topping a slice of golden brown and buttery toast.
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