VitaMix "Ice Cream" Slimming, Cleansing, AntiAging

[vegiluvsvball]

Hi Jane-

I just made this recipe-it is incredible! Super creamy and tastes just like strawberries. Thanks for the idea!

~Isabel A

[blenditandMendit]

@vegiluvsvball

Hi Isabel,

You're welcome! Thank you for commenting, it's great to get opinions other than mine :)

[TheFindingLight]

If I wanted to make it more of a creamy soft-serve, could I add a bit of almond milk into the mix?

[blenditandMendit]

@TheFindingLight

Yes, and if you make almond milk ice cubes and use a couple, it'll keep the ice cream texture and not get too soft.

[chaunym7]

Just wondering..can I add some almond milk for a "creamy" texture??Thanks!

[blenditandMendit]

@chaunym7

Yes, definitely, but it also might make it a softer texture, like a soft serve - so freeze some almond milk into ice cubes and use it that way to keep the texture firm.

[jkalm4ofus]

this is yummy. when i didn't have a banana i used an avocado and added some nectar of the gods...yummy.

[blenditandMendit]

@jkalm4ofus

That is a great banana sub idea. Thanks! I'm gonna pass it on :)

[NoraDlist]

Fantastic!

[blenditandMendit]

@NoraDlist

Thanks!

[Hemolymph]

My vita-mix turned this into snow and it flew up everywhere! Maybe my fruit was too frozen? I added a drop of water to get it to a "softer" texture. My 4 year old daughter, LOVED IT. No more unhealthy ice cream for us! She even asked for seconds :-)

[blenditandMendit]

@Hemolymph

That's happened to me umpteen times - sometimes because I start out with the blender on high, sometimes until the frozen fruit begins to mix with other ingredients - keep that lid on!

Glad your daughter likes it!

[Catwoman501]

I make this everyday. I am addicted to it. Had it for breakfast this morning.

I have made it with some spinach and almond milk. Have to spend the weekend experimenting so I don't overdose on this ice cream. I feel good about it because what is healther that fruit!

[blenditandMendit]

@Catwoman501

I am glad you are enjoying it and I am glad you took the time to comment so that others get to hear reviews other than mine :)

Jane

[KathyJAshley]

Jane, this looks amazing! I need to try this in my VitaMix. Right now I am sipping on one of your elixirs ;) Pina Colada Smoothie. I love your videos. You look amazing...your skin is beautiful!

[blenditandMendit]

@KathyJAshley

Thank you!! I appreciate your support. Let me know what you think of the 'ice cream' and I love that pina colada smoothie, too.

Welcome to Blend It and Mend it!

Jane

[titojwonnie]

Haha! I scared the crap out of my mom when I made this. Thanks. FIrst time making soft served ice cream. 8D

[MoniMeka]

wow, i need a vitamix! LOL

[2010CLBS]

I have not made "ice cream" yet with the vitamix, your recipe looks great

[blenditandMendit]

@2010CLBS

Fresh "ice creams" and fruit sorbets are flavor intense and delish from the VitaMix. Let me know what you make and how it comes out. Jane.

[TheLoserKingdom]

So this isn't harmful to the machine at all?

[blenditandMendit]

@TheLoserKingdom

Hi, thanks for writing.

I have been making my ice cream and fruit sorbets just like this for 4 years now in this very blender, the only one I own, and it's fine.

In the Vita-Mix® recipe book, the instructions for making the Frozen Desserts read:

"Use tamper to press ingredients into the blades while processing. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change... Stop machine. Do not overmix or melting will occur."

That's what I was trying to communicate :)

[TheLoserKingdom]

@blenditandMendit Yeah, I just made this in my Vita-Mix. It blew through it like butter. The ice cream was AMAZING! I can't wait to share some of my recipes with you.

I have been thinking about doing an ice cream that incorporates spinach into it. You could try a recipe out and share it, or maybe I should... :)

[blenditandMendit]

@TheLoserKingdom

Definitely send me your spinach ice cream recipe and with your permission I'll make it on camera and share it with everyone. It's great you are blending and mending. Send me a pic of you and your VitaMix and I'll put it in the video! It's great to hear from you and I can't wait to try out your amazing ice cream. I love new recipes and viewers send in the best ones! Yes, do it. Jane.