Blending Guides & Resources
Boost Your Blending IQ
Whether you're ready to make your first smoothie or looking for some culinary inspiration, you'll find everything you need to turn ordinary ingredients into something incredible with your Vitamix blender.
Blending Guides & Resources
Boost Your Blending IQ
Whether you're ready to make your first smoothie or looking for some culinary inspiration, you'll find everything you need to turn ordinary ingredients into something incredible with your Vitamix blender.
Blending Basics
Loading Your Container
Learn the proper order for adding ingredients to your Vitamix container for the smoothest blend every time.
Blending on High
Discover why high speed is the key to achieving silky-smooth results and unlocking the full power of your Vitamix.
Cover the Blades
Always make sure your liquid or soft ingredients cover the blades before blending to create the vortex that pulls ingredients down.
Save Time on Food Prep
Cut your kitchen prep time in half by letting your Vitamix do the heavy lifting.
The Lid Plug Trick
Use the lid plug opening to add ingredients while blending and as a measured pouring spout.
Every Last Bit
Use a spatula to get every last drop out of your container — no waste, no leftovers.
Techniques
Master the Tamper
Use the tamper to push thick ingredients into the blades without stopping the motor — perfect for nut butters, thick smoothies, and frozen desserts.
Full Container Blending
Learn how to fill the container to the max line and still achieve a perfectly smooth blend every time.
Drop Chopping
Drop ingredients through the lid plug opening while blending to chop them to the perfect size.
Wet Chopping
Add water to the container before pulsing for evenly chopped ingredients without over-processing.