Vitamix 5200 Ice Cream Recipes

Making Vitamix ice cream is easier than you think. I’ve put together some basic guidelines on how to get started and what ice cream ingredients to use. These are healthy (ish) recipes using cleaner ingredients and no refined sugar.

For me, ice cream falls in its own food group. The food group that will forever stay in my diet! This doesn’t mean that it has to be sugar-loaded, commercial kind. I make my own healthy ice cream at home and put whatever I want inside.

I know thatwhen it comes to making ice cream at home, most of us give up on the idea as soon as we hear the words ‘churn by hand’ or ‘get your ice cream maker ready’ (ps. I don’t own one). BUT, not knowing what ‘churning’ is or not having an ice cream maker shouldn’t stop you. If you have a high-performance blender like Vitamix, you can make gorgeous, guilt-free ice cream in no time.

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2. Some liquid – not a lot but just enough to get the blending started, and often to add some creaminess. Most of the time it will be some kind of milk, yoghurt or cream. Coconut water, regular water and juice can also be used.

3. Flavours & textures – unsweetened cacao powder, vanilla, cinnamon, mint, sweeteners (dates, honey, coconut sugar, brown rice syrup), berries, citrus juice, nut butters, coconut butter, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, seeds, superfood powders, and even some flavoured liqueurs (OMG!).

Here I’ve put together three simple ice cream foundation recipes to get you started. You can create your own simple or elaborate flavours depending on what you have in the house or what fruit might be in season.

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Note: For each 1 cup of frozen fruit or berries, add 1/4 cup of liquid or milk. I recommend adding a couple of tablespoons of milk at a time. Try to blend and add more as you blend, to make sure it doesn’t get too thin.

These directions are written for the C-Series Vitamix machines with Variable Speed control and Standard 64-ounce container. You can use another high-performance blender such as Blendtec or even try the Nutribullet, but make sure to make adjustments to the Variable Speed, processing time, and/or ingredient quantities.

Have you ever made ice cream using a Vitamix or other high-performance blender? Got any tips or suggestions? Tell me below.  If you love ice cream, please share with your friends and fans.

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About the author: Hi, I’m Irena Macri. I share delicious recipes that I have cooked and loved. I am a published cookbook author, have been food blogging for over 10 years and have a Diploma in Nutrition. You will find many healthy recipes as well as my favourite comfort food. More about me here | Subscribe to my newsletter and freebies

Hi, I’m Irena Macri. I share delicious recipes that I have cooked and loved. I am a published cookbook author, have been food blogging for over 10 years and have a Diploma in Nutrition. You will find many healthy recipes as well as my favourite comfort foods because I believe in a balanced diet. Subscribe to my newsletter and freebiesThis recipe for Vitamix Ice Cream is so creamy and thick using canned coconut milk. You just need a few ingredients to make this homemade dairy-free vanilla ice cream with no churning. This is the perfect frozen dessert made without an ice cream maker!

Craving ice cream? As long as you have a high-powered blender like a Vitamix blender , you can make ice cream at home with no churning.

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Only a little prep is needed and you can be enjoying dairy-free ice cream in minutes. It’s an easy recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth!

The night before, freeze your coconut milk in an ice cube tray. This will help create the thickness and texture of the real thing without an ice cream maker.

You may need to adjust the speed or use a variable speed to make sure that the sound of the motor isn’t too high because it’s not “grabbing” the ingredients.

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I hope you agree that this delicious ice cream tastes better than any you’ve ever had. It’s a simple recipe that I make every summer.

Yes, but you should only use whole dairy milk or full-fat coconut milk (or coconut cream). I would not use almond milk or oat milk for this recipe. Because there aren’t any eggs in this recipe, you need the fat in the milk to keep the final product rich and creamy rather than icy.

Add unsweetened cocoa powder to the blender for chocolate ice cream. You could use peppermint extract instead of vanilla for a subtle minty flavor. If you want to add fruit flavors, you can blend some fresh strawberries or any other type of fruit with the coconut milk ice cubes. Start with 1/2 cup and add more if you want an even stronger flavor.

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Unfortunately not. No-churn ice cream gets very hard when left in the freezer and loses the delicious creamy texture. You can make the ice cubes ahead for ice cream any time. Blend the ice cream when you’re ready to serve.

Yes, but it won’t be as fast as using a high-speed blender. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times.

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