Using the vita mix for ice cream advice?

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Permalink Reply by Anabrese on July 2, 2009 at 8:17am

Okay, since no one could help, I decided the best method is to make a thick smoothie and then just freeze that. It's good just to take out on the morning of the 'warm' day you want it.

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Permalink Reply by Marisa Lieberman on July 3, 2009 at 1:39pm

Hi Anabrese,

I know the sound and the smell that the Vitamix makes when it is working hard. I used to be worried too, but I called Vita-mix and asked what they thought. They told me it was normal and the motor is just working harder. If you want add a little bit of liquid, but you still want to retain that thick nice texture. I like your method of the thick smoothie, but so much of the time my banana ice cream is a quick go to dessert that I want it right away :) Good luck!!

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Permalink Reply by jason on July 4, 2009 at 12:15am

Don't be scared. I literally fight my vitamix and it always wins. The things are nails. I pound my tamper for hours at a time and can barely ever put my vitamix to sleep, which is when it overheats and automatically shuts down and cools off. Also, because of this its pretty much impossible to break it as you fear.

Frozen bananas alone makes a great fresh - light - easy ice cream. Just freeze bananas and blend them until smooth. Add fruits or whaver to flavor or just eat plain. Its good and the vitamix just handles it so don't worry.

Peace

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Permalink Reply by Niki infinity on July 4, 2009 at 12:43am

Yum I use fresh coconut water and meat with frozen cherries and bananas. And sometimes cashews. David Wolfe said he eats raw ice cream only,for dinner sometimes, it's the best. We call it "Bubblegum". bec. of the color.

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Permalink Reply by Anabrese on July 4, 2009 at 1:22pm

Thanks everyone, that's great help. It's just that the machine did get repaired once many years ago after trying to make tahini, so you might understand my concern. But, I will be brave and practise until I get my ice-cream to go!

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Permalink Reply by Niki infinity on July 6, 2009 at 8:33pm

Hey,I use my food processor for ice cream too.Esp. good when adding treats to it.I can "pulse" it and it stays more frozen while easier to control. Yummy bliss. Niki

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Permalink Reply by Anabrese on July 8, 2009 at 7:57am

Thanks Niki, that sounds a good idea, I will try that.

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Permalink Reply by kayce mick on July 26, 2009 at 6:52pm

That sounds delicious! I've never tried a cherry and banana combination. My blog is all about David Wolfe - http://healthyfoodrawdiet.com/david-wolfe/david-wolfe-and-his-healt... and if anyone is interested, there is tons more content about his diet :)

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Permalink Reply by Anabrese on July 11, 2009 at 6:24am

Okay, think I've sussed it now. I do put a little water with the frozen berries in first with the coconut oil and blend that and then start adding the bananas a frozen slice at a time and use the stomper in a circular motion until I've got my ice cream!

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Permalink Reply by Rawstrength on July 11, 2009 at 6:41am

Your vitamix will simply shut off before you burn out the motor, so there's nothing to fear.

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Permalink Reply by Anabrese on July 11, 2009 at 6:52am

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Joyousfig on July 31, 2009 at 5:49pm

Just came across a peach Ice cream recipe using 2-3 very ripe frozen bananas, 1-2 peaches and a dash of vanilla to whip up in the Vita-mix. i agree w/ everyone else...just plunge those frozen bananas until you have your soft-serve. You can't kill it.

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