Simkins - Power blender revolution: more than 300 healthy and amazing recipes that unlock the full potential of your Vitamix, Blendtec, Ninja, Nutribullet, or other high-speed, high-power blender

Some have dials to control speed and some have preset buttons. Others wont be as powerful as high-end models, and youll have to adapt the recipes by blending in batches or adding more liquid. Some come with tampers and several blades and others dont. Either way, all of these recipes can be made in any power blender, but you should know how to work yours and use your own judgment when operating it for each recipe. Throughout this book, Ill provide you with tips within the chapters so you can make the most of your prep time and your machine. Ive also included tips about how to serve the recipe and what pairs well with it.

Most of these recipes can be made very quicklywithin minutes. I dont like spending a lot of time in the kitchen for one recipe, so if a recipe took longer than Id like, it was tossed. In some cases, youll find even more shortcuts to cut time, such as using frozen fruits instead of adding ice or using precooked cauliflower for your cauliflower mash. Take note of the order that I suggest adding the ingredients to your blender, as Ive found this optimal for processing. I encourage you to save time where you can in the kitchen and get creative in using your machine. Recipes can be tweaked to your own liking.

If you dont like all the ingredients or spices Im using, feel free to come up with your own versions. In fact, I hope you have fun and make these recipes your ownthats part of the joy of cooking and of spending time in the kitchen. I believe that there is beauty in most diets and ways of eating. Over the years, Ive experimented with many styles of eating to find my perfect fit for me and my family. What may work for you may not work for others. I hold true to these three things: First, clean eating is important to good health.

Second, healthy fats are a must for our bodies. Third, vegetables and fruits are an important, versatile part of our diets. Youll find the recipes in this book are free of anything processed. Its all clean, pure food using a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. Youll also see that I am not afraid of using healthy fats. I do not believe fat makes us fatour bodies need it to function optimally.

Because we all have different diets, Ive included a wide array of recipes to suit your needs, as well as ways to meet the needs of your family and friends. In some recipes, I use dairy or gluten-free flour. Some recipes might use honey, while others use stevia. This might be to your liking or maybe its not. Feel free to switch out whatever ingredient works better for you, your needs, and the seasonal availability of ingredients. Make the recipe to your ideal taste.