Guest guest Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi! I am new to this group but have used my Vita Mix for a few years. I love it and use it daily for smoothies and soup. I am so happy to have found this group and to learn more. Yesterday I made ice cream for the first time. The amounts were just below the 4 cup level, it tasted good, but ended up being a lot, so I put the rest in the freezer. This morning it is like ice so I guess it will end up in smoothies. My question is.... What is the smallest amount of frozen fruit that can be used and still achieve ice cream. I used 3 cups of frozen strawberries/bananas and 1 cup of Soy milk. I really don't like soy anything, but wanted to try this recipe. Thanks Ronaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Welcome, Ronaye! You can easily substitue any milk (cow, goat, rice, almond, grain, etc) for the soy milk (I avoid soy like the plague) The trick to left over ice cream is to store it in individual sized portions-I use mason jelly jars) Then just set out a jar about 20 minutes or so before you want it, and it will have softened to just the right consistency. Another tip is to pour leftover ice cream into popsicle molds and refreeze them (my daughter prefers pops to a bowl of ice cream) You can also freeze leftover ice cream (or smoothies) in an ice cube tray, then transfer the frozen cubes to a zipper bag or mason jar to store them. Then, when you want ice cream, just buzz up a handful of frozen cubes with a tiny splash of milk, cream, juice, or other liquid to make your single serving of ice cream. Glad you joined us! > > Hi! > > I am new to this group but have used my Vita Mix for a few years. I love it and use it daily for smoothies and soup. I am so happy to have found this group and to learn more. > > Yesterday I made ice cream for the first time. > > The amounts were just below the 4 cup level, it tasted good, but ended up being a lot, so I put the rest in the freezer. This morning it is like ice so I guess it will end up in smoothies. > > My question is.... What is the smallest amount of frozen fruit that can be used and still achieve ice cream. I used 3 cups of frozen strawberries/bananas and 1 cup of Soy milk. > > I really don't like soy anything, but wanted to try this recipe. > > > Thanks > Ronaye > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Here are two links that give information on how to make ice cream:/message/17417http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/#Ice%20CreamIt isn't really easy to make less than 4 cups of ice cream. Turning left over ice cream into ice cubes to be used in future smoothies (or as the frozen portion of another ice cream) is the best recommendation I can come up with :-) Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Jan 25, 2012, at 4:39 PM, kathe wrote: Hi! I am new to this group but have used my Vita Mix for a few years. I love it and use it daily for smoothies and soup. I am so happy to have found this group and to learn more. Yesterday I made ice cream for the first time. The amounts were just below the 4 cup level, it tasted good, but ended up being a lot, so I put the rest in the freezer. This morning it is like ice so I guess it will end up in smoothies. My question is.... What is the smallest amount of frozen fruit that can be used and still achieve ice cream. I used 3 cups of frozen strawberries/bananas and 1 cup of Soy milk. I really don't like soy anything, but wanted to try this recipe. Thanks Ronaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi ,Thanks so much for the mail. Lots of great ideas from you and I did chop out a chunk of the ice cream and let it thaw. It was good.Better than I expected! Never thought of freezing a smoothie.Thx againRonaye From: <berrywell@...> To: Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 2:09:06 PM Subject: Re: ice cream Welcome, Ronaye! You can easily substitue any milk (cow, goat, rice, almond, grain, etc) for the soy milk (I avoid soy like the plague) The trick to left over ice cream is to store it in individual sized portions-I use mason jelly jars) Then just set out a jar about 20 minutes or so before you want it, and it will have softened to just the right consistency. Another tip is to pour leftover ice cream into popsicle molds and refreeze them (my daughter prefers pops to a bowl of ice cream) You can also freeze leftover ice cream (or smoothies) in an ice cube tray, then transfer the frozen cubes to a zipper bag or mason jar to store them. Then, when you want ice cream, just buzz up a handful of frozen cubes with a tiny splash of milk, cream, juice, or other liquid to make your single serving of ice cream. Glad you joined us! > > Hi! > > I am new to this group but have used my Vita Mix for a few years. I love it and use it daily for smoothies and soup. I am so happy to have found this group and to learn more. > > Yesterday I made ice cream for the first time. > > The amounts were just below the 4 cup level, it tasted good, but ended up being a lot, so I put the rest in the freezer. This morning it is like ice so I guess it will end up in smoothies. > > My question is.... What is the smallest amount of frozen fruit that can be used and still achieve ice cream. I used 3 cups of frozen strawberries/bananas and 1 cup of Soy milk. > > I really don't like soy anything, but wanted to try this recipe. > > > Thanks > Ronaye > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 LOL, laughing at your cheeky emoticon! You are most welcome.Sent from my iPadOn Jan 25, 2012, at 10:30 PM, Ronaye Manering <ronayemanering@...> wrote: Hi ,Thanks so much for the mail. Lots of great ideas from you and I did chop out a chunk of the ice cream and let it thaw. It was good.Better than I expected! Never thought of freezing a smoothie.Thx againRonaye From: <berrywell@...> To: Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 2:09:06 PM Subject: Re: ice cream Welcome, Ronaye! You can easily substitue any milk (cow, goat, rice, almond, grain, etc) for the soy milk (I avoid soy like the plague) The trick to left over ice cream is to store it in individual sized portions-I use mason jelly jars) Then just set out a jar about 20 minutes or so before you want it, and it will have softened to just the right consistency. Another tip is to pour leftover ice cream into popsicle molds and refreeze them (my daughter prefers pops to a bowl of ice cream) You can also freeze leftover ice cream (or smoothies) in an ice cube tray, then transfer the frozen cubes to a zipper bag or mason jar to store them. Then, when you want ice cream, just buzz up a handful of frozen cubes with a tiny splash of milk, cream, juice, or other liquid to make your single serving of ice cream. Glad you joined us! > > Hi! > > I am new to this group but have used my Vita Mix for a few years. I love it and use it daily for smoothies and soup. I am so happy to have found this group and to learn more. > > Yesterday I made ice cream for the first time. > > The amounts were just below the 4 cup level, it tasted good, but ended up being a lot, so I put the rest in the freezer. This morning it is like ice so I guess it will end up in smoothies. > > My question is.... What is the smallest amount of frozen fruit that can be used and still achieve ice cream. I used 3 cups of frozen strawberries/bananas and 1 cup of Soy milk. > > I really don't like soy anything, but wanted to try this recipe. > > > Thanks > Ronaye > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks Lea Anne, gave me some tips for extra ice cream, too. But it is good to know that I should stick to the 4 cups. No problem now.Ronaye From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:34:30 PM Subject: Re: ice cream Here are two links that give information on how to make ice cream:/message/17417http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/#Ice%20CreamIt isn't really easy to make less than 4 cups of ice cream. Turning left over ice cream into ice cubes to be used in future smoothies (or as the frozen portion of another ice cream) is the best recommendation I can come up with :-) Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Jan 25, 2012, at 4:39 PM, kathe wrote: Hi! I am new to this group but have used my Vita Mix for a few years. I love it and use it daily for smoothies and soup. I am so happy to have found this group and to learn more. Yesterday I made ice cream for the first time. The amounts were just below the 4 cup level, it tasted good, but ended up being a lot, so I put the rest in the freezer. This morning it is like ice so I guess it will end up in smoothies. My question is.... What is the smallest amount of frozen fruit that can be used and still achieve ice cream. I used 3 cups of frozen strawberries/bananas and 1 cup of Soy milk. I really don't like soy anything, but wanted to try this recipe. Thanks Ronaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 YUM. I need to find some xantham gum - I think the ice cream recipe in the vitamix books calls for powdered milk which I assume is to get a creamier texture. Chocolate Covered has some interesting recipes for ice cream but I haven't tried any of them yet:Ice Cream and Frozen TreatsFerrero Rocher Ice Cream“Rated R†Ice CreamCake-Batter Ice CreamSugar Cookie Dough Ice CreamLow-Calorie Peanut Butter Ice CreamChocolate FudgsiclesFour-Ingredient Ice CreamMint Chocolate Chip Ice CreamFrappuccino FudgsiclesWatermelon Ice CreamSpinach Ice CreamVoluminous Ice CreamPeanut-Butter Frozen Hot ChocolateChocolate-Strawberry Ice Cream3-Ingredient Coffee Ice CreamFaux-YoFrozen Hot Chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 It works as a thickener to improve the consistency of smoothies. You can also make a copycat Starbucks Frappuchino http://www.squawkfox.com/2011/06/16/frappuccino-recipe/ From: Rena Glubay <jp17aday@...> Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 4:24 PM Subject: Re: ice cream Maybe this was addressed and I missed it. What is the purpose of the Xanthan Gum in the ice cream? I have only used it in GF baking to help improve the binding of non-gluten flour. Thanks,Rena If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God. On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 1:29 PM, Janel Brennan <janelbrennan@...> wrote: YUM. I need to find some xantham gum - I think the ice cream recipe in the vitamix books calls for powdered milk which I assume is to get a creamier texture. Chocolate Covered has some interesting recipes for ice cream but I haven't tried any of them yet: Ice Cream and Frozen TreatsFerrero Rocher Ice Cream “Rated R†Ice CreamCake-Batter Ice Cream Sugar Cookie Dough Ice CreamLow-Calorie Peanut Butter Ice Cream Chocolate FudgsiclesFour-Ingredient Ice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip Ice CreamFrappuccino Fudgsicles Watermelon Ice CreamSpinach Ice Cream Voluminous Ice CreamPeanut-Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate Chocolate-Strawberry Ice Cream3-Ingredient Coffee Ice Cream Faux-YoFrozen Hot Chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 If you are watching your sugar, salt and oil here is The Chef and the Dietitian's Carmel Fakeiato Smoothie They have a lot of videos on you tube using the Vitamix. DD > > > > > >YUM. I need to find some xantham gum - I think the ice cream recipe in the vitamix books calls for powdered milk which I assume is to get a creamier texture. > > > > > >Chocolate Covered has some interesting recipes for ice cream but I haven't tried any of them yet: > > > > > >Ice Cream and Frozen Treats > > * Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream > > * “Rated R†Ice Cream > > * Cake-Batter Ice Cream > > * Sugar Cookie Dough Ice Cream > > * Low-Calorie Peanut Butter Ice Cream > > * Chocolate Fudgsicles > > * Four-Ingredient Ice Cream > > * Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream > > * Frappuccino Fudgsicles > > * Watermelon Ice Cream > > * Spinach Ice Cream > > * Voluminous Ice Cream > > * Peanut-Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate > > * Chocolate-Strawberry Ice Cream > > * 3-Ingredient Coffee Ice Cream > > * Faux-Yo > > * Frozen Hot Chocolate > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 The xanthum gum serves as a stabalizer, but as I mentioned, chia, flax or tapioca gel, or agar agar will do the same thing. The main thing it will do for ice cream is keep leftover ice cream from freezing too solid, but I solve that problem by just freezing individual portions in mason jars, then letting them sit on the counter for a little while before eating, or running them under warm water for a few minutes. You can also freeze in to popsicle molds, to avoid the over freezing issue with ice cream. > > > > > >YUM. I need to find some xantham gum - I think the ice cream recipe in the vitamix books calls for powdered milk which I assume is to get a creamier texture. > > > > > >Chocolate Covered has some interesting recipes for ice cream but I haven't tried any of them yet: > > > > > >Ice Cream and Frozen Treats > > * Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream > > * “Rated R†Ice Cream > > * Cake-Batter Ice Cream > > * Sugar Cookie Dough Ice Cream > > * Low-Calorie Peanut Butter Ice Cream > > * Chocolate Fudgsicles > > * Four-Ingredient Ice Cream > > * Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream > > * Frappuccino Fudgsicles > > * Watermelon Ice Cream > > * Spinach Ice Cream > > * Voluminous Ice Cream > > * Peanut-Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate > > * Chocolate-Strawberry Ice Cream > > * 3-Ingredient Coffee Ice Cream > > * Faux-Yo > > * Frozen Hot Chocolate > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 You can easily replace the powdered milk with rice, almond, nut, grain or seed milk, or just toss in a couple of cashews or a spoonful of cooked white beans for creaminess. Powdered milk usually contains soy, for anyone wanting to avoid that. > > YUM. I need to find some xantham gum - I think the ice cream recipe in the vitamix books calls for powdered milk which I assume is to get a creamier texture. > > Chocolate Covered has some interesting recipes for ice cream but I haven't tried any of them yet: > > Ice Cream and Frozen Treats > * Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream > * “Rated R†Ice Cream > * Cake-Batter Ice Cream > * Sugar Cookie Dough Ice Cream > * Low-Calorie Peanut Butter Ice Cream > * Chocolate Fudgsicles > * Four-Ingredient Ice Cream > * Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream > * Frappuccino Fudgsicles > * Watermelon Ice Cream > * Spinach Ice Cream > * Voluminous Ice Cream > * Peanut-Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate > * Chocolate-Strawberry Ice Cream > * 3-Ingredient Coffee Ice Cream > * Faux-Yo > * Frozen Hot Chocolate > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Ahh, that means it won't work with fresh pineapple, mango, kiwi either. Too bad. Sent from my iPad On Mar 9, 2012, at 7:00 PM, " " <berrywell@...> wrote: > > The xanthum gum serves as a stabalizer, but as I mentioned, chia, flax or tapioca gel, or agar agar will do the same thing. The main thing it will do for ice cream is keep leftover ice cream from freezing too solid, but I solve that problem by just freezing individual portions in mason jars, then letting them sit on the counter for a little while before eating, or running them under warm water for a few minutes. You can also freeze in to popsicle molds, to avoid the over freezing issue with ice cream. > > > > >> >> >>>  >>> YUM. I need to find some xantham gum - I think the ice cream recipe in the vitamix books calls for powdered milk which I assume is to get a creamier texture. >>> >>> >>> Chocolate Covered has some interesting recipes for ice cream but I haven't tried any of them yet: >>> >>> >>> Ice Cream and Frozen Treats >>> * Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream >>> * “Rated R†Ice Cream >>> * Cake-Batter Ice Cream >>> * Sugar Cookie Dough Ice Cream >>> * Low-Calorie Peanut Butter Ice Cream >>> * Chocolate Fudgsicles >>> * Four-Ingredient Ice Cream >>> * Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream >>> * Frappuccino Fudgsicles >>> * Watermelon Ice Cream >>> * Spinach Ice Cream >>> * Voluminous Ice Cream >>> * Peanut-Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate >>> * Chocolate-Strawberry Ice Cream >>> * 3-Ingredient Coffee Ice Cream >>> * Faux-Yo >>> * Frozen Hot Chocolate >>>  >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Please bookmark these pages: > > /links/ > (this is the Links page where I save the answers to FAQs and Answers, Recipes, and LOTS of other helpful information - this page is always being added to) > > /links/IMPORTANT_VitamixE\ nthusiasts_Membership__001327149393/ > PLEASE DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE GETTING TOO MUCH MAIL! (if you unsubscribe, you will lose access to the Links page - an Encyclopedia of Collected Vitamix Wisdom! Go to this link to learn how to stop mail from coming, but STILL be a member of the group so you can STILL visit the Links page and read messages online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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