As a smoothie-obsessed girl and author of the book 365 Vegan Smoothies I pay a lot of attention to blenders. Because in order to create the perfect frosty bliss blends and shakes, soups and purees, you first need the right tools. And while that $20 blender from Target will get the job done for some blends, I can pretty much guarantee you that investing in a high-speed blender will change your culinary life.
Blendtec Test-Run. My first high speed blender was a Vitamix. My Vitamix has been in my kitchen all my blogging life. But I gave a Blendtec a test run and here were my results. Plus, my Pitaya Pink Smoothie recipe...
This recipe is sweet and pink with tropical citrus-y flavors...
Pretty in Pitaya Maui Shake
By Published 06/12/2014
Pink and tropical, this pitaya shake is amazingly delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 pitaya freezer pack
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- ½ cup non-dairy milk
- ½ cup orange juice or more non-dairy milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 5-10 Brazil nuts
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to blender and blend from low to high until smooth. For a larger smoothie or to serve two, double the ingredients.
Yield: 1 shakePrep Time: 00 hrs. 01 mins. Cook time: 00 hrs. 03 mins. Total time: 4 mins. Tags: smoothie,pink,pitaya,beverage,shake,vegan
The Twister Jar - separate purchase container:
Check out the Blendtec in action in my cooking videos:
Blendtec Blender Review: Design Series Wildside
Package includes:
* Designer Series motor base
* WildSide jar
* Vented Gripper™ lid
* Fresh Blends Recipe book, Owner's manual, Registration card
Specs:
* 1725 watt, 3.4 peak horsepower motor
* Illuminated, capacitive touch interface
* Preprogrammed cycles: Smoothie, Salsa, Ice Cream, Whole Juice, Hot Soup, Clean
* 100-speed capacitive touch slider
* Illuminated counter displays remaining time on blends
Kathy's Review:
PROS:
* Beautiful. Wow the sleek black and the TOUCHSCREEN really wowed me at first glance. Looks pretty on my counter. And the stainless steel finish is even more designer-friendly.
* Touchscreen. About that touchscreen... I remember the first time I tried an iPhone. The touchscreen freaked me out. What, no buttons? How to I click, click, click as I type, type, type?? Well luckily, I think I have been so trained with touchscreen use via my iPhone, iPad and more that I totally found this new blender interface quite glorious. I love the little icons for different settings like ice cream, smoothie and more.
* Time counter: The coolest part about the digital screen is that it can interact with you in a way. I love that it keeps a count of how long I have been blending and auto shuts off at 50 seconds so that I stay alert to blend time and safety if I step away from my blender. The digital counter is so great because if a recipe says "blend for two minutes" you can actually, precisely blend for two minutes. And when you are using a preset button it lets you know how many blending seconds remain by counting backwards.
* Twister. The twister jar is great! It is a mini jar that is perfect for doing smaller recipes like sauces, toppings, nut butters, hummus, dips, one serving soups, salad dressings, pesto, mini smoothies and more. It has a cool twister lid that actually has built in scrapers so you can scrape the sides of the container as you blend just by twisting the lid. I made some coconut milk coconut whip this morning in my twister jar by adding coconut cream! It was fluffy and whipped in a few seconds. (I could've added some organic powdered sugar for even more thickness.) The Twister container is a must-buy. See it in action in my almond butter video above.
* Power. This is my NUMBER ONE PRO for this blender. Wow does this thing have power!! My favorite Trinity smoothie blended in a flash and poured out smooth, frosty and perfect. I tried a few whole food green smoothies and it pulverized all the ingredients! It was amazing. This thing has lot of power guys. High speed all the way. And isn't that the whole point of buying a high-speed blender??? To pulverize the crap out of the whole food ingredients you add to the container? Well because this thing is so powerful, I also noticed that, unlike my Vitamix, it has never once overheated and shut down. I will admit that at first this blender felt like a bucking bronco, a wild horse trying to be tamed. I wondered if this was too much power! But after a few weeks of use I realized that I just needed to learn how to manipulate the speed.
* Containers. I love the different containers. They are so easy to clean and look great sitting on my counter .. and my blender actually fits under my counter now! Some observations: I find that for large amounts of liquid, wetter-style blends and green smoothies the wide-capacity wildside jar works best. But for thicker shakes and smoothies with plenty of very hard and frozen ingredients like frozen bananas and rock-hard frozen watermelon, and as minimal liquid as possible, I would probably prefer the skinnier fourside jar. I find that thick smoothies whip more easily in a skinny jar. I found this to be true in my Vitamix too. I will update my review when I try out the skinnier four-side container very soon..
* Easy to clean! The surface is very smooth, with no weird grooves in top so the Blendtec base is easier to clean than my Vitamix. The wide container fits easily in my dishwasher too.
* Customer Service. I love the people on the Blendtec team. They are great! Very accessible and eager to help. Good companies are born from good people.
UPDATE: I finally tried out the FOURSIDE container and love it for a few reasons: 1) It is easier to blend on low and add powder ingredients to liquid without too much splatter. 2) It blends up a very thick shake. The container is smaller, but for thick shakes and smoothies I adore it. A must-have item for your Blendtec kitchen if you love thick shakes and smoothies.
CONS:
* High Power! Ha. I never thought I would say power was a "CON," but I found that the lowest speed on the Blendtec was more powerful than the lowest speed on the Vitamix. So for the Blendtec I really have to close the lid at all times. While with the Vitamix at the lowest speed I would usually add ingredients like protein powders and add-ins without the lid on. I think this is the one thing about Blendtec that you may find frustrating. At first that is. For the first few times using the Blendtec I could not get used to basically adding all the ingredients at once and shutting the lid and blending. But after a few times doing this I did get used to this blending style, and I embraced the power. The power becomes quite freeing after you just embrace it. And once you get the hang of things, you can add in ingredients via the opening in the lid, while blending, if needed. So while I do miss that super-low setting, the "pros" for the Blendtec make up for it.
* I just like my Vitamix Better. Well the bottom line really comes from which blender you end up leaving on your counter, and I went back to my Vitamix. Blendtec is an awesome brand and I have only dabbled in trying their products, but I am for now, a Vitamix chef.
COMPARISON NOTES:
* Issues. There is no such thing as a perfect appliance, you are bound to discover your own "issues." Now I have used my Vitamix for about four years now and loved it. Vitamixes are wonderful machines and I cannot say much that is "bad" about them. But my issues did arise over time. The one thing that greatly frustrated me was when it overheated and shut off mid-blend and I had to wait for it to reset itself and turn the power back on. I emailed customer service a few times and was told to add more liquid to my blends. Well yes, this usually fixes the problem, but that also waters down my shakes, which I try so hard not to do when blending. And the waiting time for the blender to come back to life was torture. Ingredients, half-blended, sitting in my container. I mean when a girl wants her smoothie, a girl wants her smoothie. And I also became frustrated by keeping the top part of the Vitamix clean with the removable rubber top on the base that always seemed to get dirty. So with those hesitations, I was curious about trying the "other" high sped blender brand. If you have these same issues, a Blendtec may be your ideal machine. No fear of blender death mid-blend. (So far anyways!)
* Tampers and Side Scrapers. In regards to "scraping the sides" and moving contents around mid-blend well here is this. The vitamix tamper is genius and I have always loved it. It helps me control everything and get "inside" the container as I blend. The Blendtec does not have a "tamper" but I found that there is so much power, I rarely need to stop mid-blend and move stuff around. Only when I do not add enough liquid. And for things like hummus and nut butters that NEED to be scraped down mid-blend, Blendtec has the Twister container with those super amazing side scrapers. And I actually like have a few container options for ease and versatility. So no tamper with Blendtec, but maybe you do not need it for most blends. And when you are making something that you know will need scraping, use the Twister container. (Order separately.)
So which brand do YOU buy? Well if you buy a Vitamix I am sure you will be happy. But if you buy a Blendtec you will feel happy as well. I feel like the Vitamix with its low speed is like a ballerina, strong and elegant with a good amount of power. Blendtec is like a football player. Much more power and a bit more dependable when it comes to pure, raw strength, but a bit lacking in elegance since it doesn't have that ultra-low speed.
Does it Make Ice Cream?? I read many reviews on both the Vitamix and Blendtec blenders. And one thing I noticed on a few reviews is that it says you cannot make thick shakes and blender ice cream in a Blendtec. I have to say that this is completely false. It does take a bit of skill to blend fluffy, creamy, thick and frosty blender ice cream in a machine with such power, but it can be done. And I am excited to try the fourside (skinnier) jar to see if that makes it even easier. I have enjoyed plenty of thick and frosty Trinity smoothies via my Blendtec. It is interesting how the texture does differ a bit between Vitamix and Blendtec. While Blendtec makes a slightly less thick shake, the texture is frostier and almost fluffier as well. Both delicious though!
Bottom Line: Great brand and blender, but not enough to make me switch brands.
And for all your summer smoothie needs, check out my book 365 Vegan Smoothies! In stores and online now.
Disclosure: Blendtec generously supplied me with my own Blendtec for this review as well as a Blendtec to giveaway to my readers! But this is not a sponsored post and all opinions are my own.
Mikki says
I have been doing more and more with my magic bullet and blender.. they are about to die on me, so I would LOVE to win this!! Thanks for the chance.
ruksana m says
Love to read the book once iI own it. Thanks for such an awesome review and giveaway!!!
Thomas Murphy says
I don't own the book.
Priscilla Haney says
I don't own it but would love to read it!
Dawn | KitchenTravels says
I don't own the book yet... just found out about it! Excited to check it out, as I adopted a largely vegan diet last year and love smoothies. 🙂
jledbetter07 . says
I don't
slehan says
Do not own the book.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
Jackie says
I don't have the book 🙁
Laurel says
Unfortunately I don't own the book either but I really appreciate the review. I just haven't been able to believe that a Blendtec could be better than my Vitamix. There is that over heating problem though. I hate that. 🙂
steph says
i wish I had the book!
Maggie Seally says
I don't own the book, but probably should since smoothies are certainly a daily occurrence at my house!
Linda S. says
I don't own the book yet, but it sounds fabulous!
Char says
I do not own the book
[email protected] says
I don't own the book, but I'd like to!
Krystle Anne says
I do not own the book but would love to in the near future 😀
Frugal Vegan Mom says
I don't own the book but as a frequent smoothie-maker, would be curious to see the recipes!
Holly E says
I don't own her book.
Karen Yawn says
I do not the book
Laura Zwilling says
I also do not own the book, but it's own my christmas list! looks so good
john says
nope - don't own the book.
Rabia King says
I don't own the book, but I really want to!! 🙁
Susan Pertierra says
I don't own the book but the recipes above look good.
Jessie says
I don't own her smoothie book but I would love to!
Tamara Jevtovic says
I don't own the book 🙂
Guest says
I don't own the book.
monica k says
Hi, I don't have the book. Hmmm....I will have to look into it.....:)
Patricia says
Hi, just bought your book and it immediately became my new bible 😉 I loooove your recipes!! Unfortunazely, my blender is not capable of processing frozen food that smoothly. I'm just wondering.. do you also ship that BlendTec to Europe? Cheers, Patricia
Jessica says
Don't own it yet but I would love to!
Jen says
No, I don't own the recipe book.
Lacey says
I don't own the smoothie book but I'd love to! 😉
Tracy says
I do not as I just learned of the smoothie recipe book 🙂
vegosauras . says
I don't own the book but sounds great!
Allyson says
I don't own the book, but I'd certainly love to!
thechosenfee says
No, I don't own the book.
Jenifer Reese says
I don't own the book. The recipes look really good so it looks like I may own it soon.
Tina Taylor Cusick says
I don't own the book, but the recipes look really good!
Jackie Spears Hamilton says
I don't own the book, but it looks interesting!
Rita says
I don't own the book, but maybe I will soon!
jen schill says
Not yet, but its on my list!!
Karen D says
I don't own her book, but would like to!
Cindy Battle says
No, not yet.
N C says
No I do not yet own the smoothie-book
Elena P. says
No, I don't own your book but I'm going to buy it as a late b-day gift to myself 🙂
Mellisa Essenburg says
I don't have the book yet but it looks like something I need to check out!
Jessica Eagle says
Thanks for this giveaway 🙂
No, don't yet but you definitely tease me with this book since I'm a smoothie lover 🙂
Nadja says
I dont have a book yet 🙁
spotthepot says
I don't have your smoothie book yet, but it is one of the things next on my list to get - You Rock!
Guest says
Unfortunately, I don't have a good blender. I'm using a smaller, less powerful one. This recipe looks amazing!
Lore says
I don't own your beautiful book yet, but I love the Berry Bliss recipe from the video above! I just have to say that I love your message about Health and life towards the world! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing! xoxo
Molly says
I own the smoothie book and I love all the recipes that involve chocolate.
Jennifer says
I love smoothies, so I think I'll have to get a copy of the book!
LindaKish says
No, I don't own the book.
Sue Shapiro says
I have 365 Vegan Smoothies and love the variety of recipes. What I like most is the index with ingredients so i can find a smoothy recipe based on what i have on hand!
CMC says
I don't own Kathy's book but it's on my wish list for sure!
Katherine Xu says
Yes! I own it! Bought it at a store called Valley Nature Foods. I really love how in the recipe there are options available to boost the smoothie!
plainoldsarah says
don't own the book or a blendtek. 🙁
Ellison Darling says
This blender looks awesome and a smoothie book! It would make life so much easier to sneak more veggies into the diet of my two picky 8 and 5 year old kiddos. -Ryan Darling
Andrea says
I don't own the book yet, b/c my blender broke 2 months ago and I'm waiting to buy the book until I get a new blender. Given that they are so expensive, I'm having to wait awhile.
Hayley M says
I don't own the book, BUT the smoothie recipes I've tried from the blog have all been amazing! 🙂
Inés Lozano says
Yes I have the book. I love the different sections for different smoothies and how descriptive everything is, it really help a lot.
Kathy says
Yes I have the book and love the ideas with citrus.
Jen Havard says
Adding book to my Amazon wish list!
Cindy Conner Bowling says
No, I do not own the book yet.
Julie says
Yes, trinity smoothie!
Linda Madura says
I don't own the book yet, but I just put it on my Amazon order! 🙂
Ben Roberts says
If I could make Smoothies I'd have a need for a smoothie book; rather I could put it to good use (I do love reading cookbooks...)
seaburd says
I don't own the book , Kathy , but glad to find out about it.
Trezlen says
I don't own the book yet, but it might now be on my birthday list!
Gaby says
I do not own the book but the rainbow of smoothies look delicious!
Yesenia Ramirez says
I don't own the book but on my list to buy! 🙂
Allison says
I don't own the 365 smoothie recipe book but wish I did.
evrywoman says
I do not own the book as of yet. However, now that I am aware of it I will purchase it.
Celina Tovar says
I don't have the book yet but it's on my Amazon wish list for my birthday 🙂
NoraCrane says
I do not yet own the smoothie book but you've convinced me that I must! Thanks for this giveaway.
Jason Thompson says
I do not own the smoothie book yet, but it looks great!
YellowFox says
I don't own the book yet! Definitely I'll be getting it soon to cool down for the summer.
Linda Tulsky Richmond says
I don't own the book, yet!
Lauren says
I LOVE my smoothie book and most recently have been drooling over the banana walnut "shake" - divine!
Jamie says
I'll definitely be getting the smoothie book soon so I can up my smoothie game!
Barbara Hayes says
I haven't yet gotten the 365 Vegan Smoothie book. My current blender is not up to the task of making any smoothies with ice or hard-frozen fruit really, well, smooth.
Claudia W says
I don't own the book, but it sounds great!
Holly says
We do have your smoothie book, Kathy...and we're determined to try a couple of new smoothies every week. So far we have LOVED Blueberry Beginning, Triple Berry Boost and Frozen Orange Bliss. The coconut water ice cubes were a great idea! 🙂
Taylor says
Wow this blender looks amazing! I don't have the 365 vegan smoothies book yet but I always come to Healthy Happy Life when I want a good smoothie recipe! I love the matcha trinity right now :).
Sally Heins says
I do not own the book but would love to!
BETSEY WRIGHT says
YES! I HAVE HAD THE BOOK FOR MANY MONTHS, AND I HAVE YET TO FIND A SMOOTHIE THAT IS ANYTHING BUT A FAVORITE!
Leela says
I haven't read it.
Ann says
I don't own the smoothie book...yet. But I do covet it--it's on my Amazon wish list 🙂
Reader says
I love your smoothie cookbook. My favorite recipe is which ever smoothie I'm enjoying at the moment. I haven't found one I don't like yet. I'm especially fond of the smoothies with watermelon. Great for a hot summer day.
nosogirl says
I don't yet own the smoothie book, but it definitely looks like one I should add to my collection.
Andrea@Cooking with Wallflower says
I don't own the smoothie book yet, but I'm buying it soon =)
Sayward Rebhal says
I don't own your book, but I sure would love to! I make a smoothie for my son each and every day, and I'm sure he would appreciate some new inspiration, haha.
pale says
I don't own your book. Perhaps one day.
Ana Neves says
I do own the book and I love, love the Mango Majesty. I could have it all day!
Guest says
So, how do I enter to win? Can't find instructions anywhere. What am I missing?
Kathy Patalsky says
Giveaway app by punchtab loads. It may take a few seconds depending on your browser
Jillian O'Donohoe says
I don't own the book yet, but it's on the top of my list! I hope it's soon because I need some new smoothie ideas for summer!
Andrea M says
I don't own this book, but I'm looking to buy it in the near future!
Shakti says
I don't have this awesome book but soon hopefully 😉
Chris Nguyen says
I don't have the book but it makes me excited to purchase it!
Rechel Harris says
I would love to have this blender. I have a rather cheap one and the ice never gets all the way blended through. As for the book I do not have it yet. Although I think it would be a good idea for my mom who just had the gastric sleeve surgery. She is having difficulties w/ eating.
Haley says
I do not have the smoothie book nor do I have a blender. Finances are super low right now and I'm trying to start living a healthier life and over come this horrible eating disorder I've developed over the past couple years winning this blender would help this poor girl out that's trying to turn her life around!!!! Good luck everyone p.s. this blog is awesome!!!!
Ilana says
No 🙁 the recipes sound amazing!
Kenna O'Rourke says
no, but I'd love to (future give-away?)!
Alej Lara says
I do own the book and I love it! I am helplessly addicted to mangos, so the Mango Majesty smoothie is my absolute favourite recipe on the book! I'm actually going to have that for breakfast tomorrow. 🙂
Martha Mendoza Backen says
I have the book and every night I pick the smoothie recipe that I will make in the morning 🙂 The lemon-beet clarifying cooler is great! I love beets!!
Brittany says
Yes! I bought your book for my mom who found out this year that she needs to lower her cholesterol. I showed her all the great and simple smoothies she can make that are good for her health. My favorites are every smoothie made with "secret ingredient" watermelon
Emily Moulton says
I use my moms blender she's had for as long as our house 40 years!!! As old as I am. Yes it still works, but to upgrade to a Blendtec would be a godsend!!!
Anna Pop says
if i had a blender it would be nice to have the book too 🙂
Silvia Paunova says
not yet
Arlandrya says
I do not own the book, but these recipes look great, so I might have to get it!
Paula Attard says
trinity smoothie 🙂 keeps me going through the busy day X
Raquel Orozco Vargas says
I love the Blentec blender! I need one on my kitchen!! I don't have the book, but I love and I need one!
Jared says
I do not own this recipe book but I might change that soon.
Stephanie O'Handley says
As a struggling student and vegan I've had my eye on either a blendtec or a vitamix for several years but can't yet afford one. Winning a blendtec should would make my next semester at university more manageable in terms of quick and easy meals!
Sarah Rosowski says
Oh my gosh, this is like my wish for the last years.....and if I would have finally a nice blender, i would by your book and lots of other ones to make nice yummy and delicious things with it......hope that dreams come true 😉
Kallie Conrad says
I don't own the book, but I just might need to!
Jessica Piekenbrock says
I don't own the book but I would love to!
Marilyn Sherman says
don't own the book, but it would be nice to have 🙂
Silke Dewulf says
I don't own your gorgeous E-book, but if I had to pick my favorite smoothie from the recipes you post on here it would be the golden wellness smoothie! It is so rich and satisfying. I even add a couple of pieces of sweet potato to make it extra creamy and christmas-y haha 🙂
Ellison Darling says
I didn't even know there WAS a book, but I plan on getting it now!
megan says
Don't own the book, but would if I had the BlendTech! 🙂
Esmeralda Aguilar says
I don't own your book yet but i would love too if i had a blender
1chynna says
I do not own the book. I have to say
Pretty in Pitaya Maui Shake looks amazing
Aye Aye On The Run says
I don't own your book yet, but I plan to buy it as soon as I have a blender!
owsla says
No, but I'd like to own it. It's on my wishlist!
Corrine says
No, I don't own the book, yet!
Tymber J. O'Neal says
I do not own the book.
Hannah says
I don't own but want to get for sure!!!
Guest says
i don't own it yet but if i win im definitely getting it!
Kimberly Cooper says
I don't own your book but it's definitely on my list of cookbooks to get! Can't wait to someday own a BlendTec or a Vitamix!
Lissy says
Do not own her book, but love reading her blog!
Jennifer says
I got the book right when it came out! My longtime favorite smoothie is definitely the Secret Ingredient Matcha Shake.
Mercy Sky says
I own the book and I enjoy so much. I love the strawberry-pineapple inspiration recipe!!!
grandma2lydia says
Do not own book yet but will soon!!
Karen says
I would love to win this Blender (a lifelong dream), so I'm going to purchase your book, and wish on it!
Jenn Nieto says
Would love to buy!
gin says
so sorry, i don't own the book... going to have to pay off some bills first.
Kristin says
I don't have the book! Thanks to this giveaway, I'm aware it exists! 🙂 I'll check it out! Would love to win the blendtec!!!
Bob says
I have the book, but not a high speed blender. You can make most of the smoothies with a regular speed blender, but now i want a blendte!
Maraika Mason says
Not yet. But looks interesting.
Lauriez says
I have your book and I would love to try some of my favorite recipes in a Blendtek!
Dafne Arzate says
not yet
Shanell says
Not yet but I will check it out
Edward Gergely Nagy says
I have the book! I love the Dancing Blackberry!!
Penelahpea says
Not yet but will be buying it!
Veg.No.Glu says
I'll definitely need the book if I get the blender 😉
Cindy Manning says
I have the book. . . and my blender died. . . so I need a new one Please!
Judy Tobin says
I don't have your book yet but will have it soon, Can't wait !!!!
Erin Schmiedt says
I have never heard of you or your book until now. Must try. 🙂
Tracey says
I have the book and I love the Walnut Carrot Cake Smoothie!
Katie M says
I don't own your book, but with the hot weather coming on, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for it 🙂
Ally says
I don't own the book but i LOVE all of the smoothie recipes on the site!
Kerriann says
Don't have the book but I'd love it!
Sandra Kert says
Don't have the book (yet). It's on my wish list 😉
Stacey says
I don't own the book, but I'm definitely going to pick it up when I'm at the store next! 🙂
Trizazirt says
I wish I had her book! If I won this contest, I would totally get it!
Kirstin says
the required video link is not working for me to complete the entry 🙁
m. says
not yet, but have to buy it soon! 🙂
Kirstin says
i don't have the book.
Lauren Bleau says
I do not own your smoothie book :[ yet! ;]
NothingToSeeHere says
I don't have the book yet, but I love this site!
christina says
I don't own the book. 🙁 Hopefully I will definitely need it!
Catie says
I do not own the book
Ruth says
I do not own one yet but IT WILL ABSOLUTELY be a blessing when I do!
😀
Lauren says
I don't own the book, but I do love smoothies!
Tess Kovačević says
I don't own it, but would LOVE to! 🙂
Aimee says
Not yet!
LindaTran says
wow, i did not know that you had a book out! really can't wait, this recipe looks so good!
C. says
I love that you suggest a lot of fruity smoothies 🙂
I need to keep up with the fruit you know 😉
Thankyou for being vegan and awesome! And thank you for this fantastic give away
Alynn Lassiter says
I do not own the book, but would like to.
Lynda McClure Pusey says
No I don't have it. This is the first I have heard about the book.
Sue Hegle says
No, but soon!
Aiyana Simonetti-Poe says
I don't have the book yet but it sounds really good!
S. Werner says
I don't own her smoothie book, but I am seriously thinking I need it! 🙂 (my first comment was posted under an old disqus account, Concerned American, so I am reposting it under this one!)
Sarah Werner says
I don't own her smoothie book, but I am seriously thinking I need it! 🙂
Michelle Easton says
Chocolate Chia Smoothie is delish!
Katie says
I don't own the book but I LOVE that it's vegan and the pictures I've seen are making my mouth water. Would love to try some of the smoothies as a popsicle!
Cynthia says
I got the book when it first came out and loved it so much I bought one for each of my grown children as well. They aren't vegan but they love smoothies and they love the book. I don't have a favorite, I just look up whatever I'm in the mood for (chocolate, green, etc) and know that I'll love it!
Carolina says
I just got the book. I haven't decided what to make first....
Allison says
I do own the book!! I'm looking forward to trying the recipes with frozen watermelon!
Suzeq says
Wod love to own the book and I may pick it up if I win this fabulous blendtec! I love the recipes on your site, though, and I use them all the time. Excited to try your carrot salad this afternoon for lunch!
Barbara Hindley says
The book looks as delicious as it sounds!
Marie says
No, I don't own the book, but this is a nice reminder to check it out. Thank you for the little push!
Marie Petrovskaya says
Nope, I don't own the book, too... but please, don't take offence at me, alrighty? If I had a high power blender then I would enjoyed smoothies more... actually, I'm dreaming about the smoothie period of my life ^-^
P.S. Sorry for my English... I'm from Russia and I have really little language practice... hope, you understand what I mean ^-^
...btw, regards from Russia!!!
Jen says
I don't own the book....yet
TrishFr says
Hello, no I do not own the book but I would like to. I love smoothies that have a healthy handful of greens in there. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Jerilyn says
I don't own the smoothie book yet, but it's at the top of my must-buy list =)
Cathryn says
I never owned a smoothie recipe book!
MintaBoggs says
Nope, I don't own one!
tania says
I have the book! I don't know if I have a favorite recipe, though. I do love the many different recipe options. I often start with a fruit, or two, that I have on hand and look through the index for a recipe. So many great smoothies to choose from!
Nina :) says
i want this book!
rhonda says
I wish I had this book 🙂
Nicole Baker says
I do own the book, bought it when it first came out! I love the variety of recipes and the cool ideas for blending, such as coconut water and coffee ice cubes, using frozen melons, etc. One of my fave books for sure! 🙂
Leena says
I don't own it, but I would like to.
Maranda says
I do not own it, but I wish I did.
Heather says
The book isn't on my shelf yet, though it'd be a great addition to help with ideas for clients!
The Jolly Beetroot says
Don't know if my comment posted or not, so a quick recap - My fave smoothie from your book (if I HAD to choose just one) would be the choco-chia smoothie! I've had it three days in a row now; yum! x
Chalayn says
Would LOVE to have a Blendtec!
Abby says
Don't own it, but I'd love to!
Amanda Thomas says
I don't own "365 Vegan Smoothies," but would love to to check it out because I like trying new smoothie combinations. I also loved reading your review on the Blentec blender and the comparisons to Vitamix. I briefly owned a Vitamix and loved it, but its seems like I may like Blentec more based on your review.
jplantenberg says
Sadly, I do not have the book. I would totally get and use it if I had a high speed blender!
Leah Y says
I don't have the book, but would love to try some recipes!
Megan says
I do not own her book yet. Looks great!
Sophia Zergiotis says
The book is on my wish list!
Pati Porter says
don't own the book--yet!
Sara S says
I don't have the book but it looks like a good one 🙂
miss_mermaid says
No, I don't own your smoothie book - yet! It's on my mile-long Amazon wish list which is mostly full of vegan cookbooks. But as a longtime follower of your blog, I know every recipe in it is AWESOME : )
Vegan Richa says
woah, love the gorgeous color of the smoothie and the thorough review. i bought mine last year after researching a lot. i also use the blendtec to make flours and those will heat up the motor, but it has not shut down on me 🙂
Jenny K says
I recently bought the book but it's been in storage due to moving, so I haven't had a chance to crack it open
Nina Patterson says
I don't own the book yet, but I plan to.
Joy Cannon says
I don't own the book yet, but it's at the top of my Amazon wishlist! 🙂
Kay says
i don't own it yet but i would love to get it soon!
Kristina says
I don't own it yet, but it's on my "to buy" list!
Faith says
I like the sassy green kickstart from Kathy's book....so refreshing!
rfde freds says
I don't own it but it's on my cookbook wishlist!
jillconyers says
No I don't own what looks like the ultimate smoothie book. I have at least one smoothie a day so I should!
Courtney Martin says
No, I don't own the book yet, but it looks amazing!
E K says
I don't own it yet. It will be nice to have. I consider it the smoothie bible.
Tory says
I don't own it yet
Bobbie {the vegan crew} says
My favorite tip is simply the genius flavor combinations!
mayihavethatrecipe says
We do not own the book yet 🙁
Rebo544 says
I desperately need a new blender, my old once has conked out and I need my daily trinity (matcha) smoothie to survive! And yes i own the book, so many smoothies and no blender 🙁
Kris Petty says
How cool. I've never even heard of blend tech!
Jess says
I don't own your cookbook yet, but I just bought a blender (a really cheap one, so I'd still love to win the Blendtec 😉 ) so I plan to buy it soon.
Mara says
I am waiting for my copy of the book to arrive. =]
vegyogini says
I don't own the book yet, but I'm sure they're all incredible. Thanks for the giveaway!
Hannah says
I am debating between Vitamix and Blendtec. It's such a difficult decision. Do you have a Vitamix review I can with which to compare this one?
I also haven't got your book yet, but would love to get it as soon as I've decided on which blender to use to tackle those smoothies….
Melissa K. says
I have it on hold from the library, but no blender to make smoothie with, sigh.....
Audra says
I don't own the book, but I would love too!!
glassesgirl79 says
Don't own the book buy will buy it when I get a blender
Lacey says
I have your book and the best thing I learned was using frozen melon in my smoothies--it's my absolute favorite trick!!!!
Brandee H says
I don't have the book but this Pretty in in Pitaya Maui Shake
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit says
I don't have it but it's on my wish list!
Sonia says
I don't have the book yet, but plan on buying it for my sister as she preps for her upcoming wedding!
InLaLaLand04 says
No, I do not have your book yet.
Chris says
I don't own your book yet.
Maria says
No, but I plan on getting it soon 🙂
Guest says
Don't have a copy yet! Hopefully soon
Leslie says
Awesome giveaway! I do own your book. I love everything with matcha and I really like your PB&J smoothie recipe!
Janel M. says
No, I don't own a copy. Yet.
Meg H. says
On my birthday list! The blender would come in handy!
Nicollette D says
Not yet but it is on my wishlist!
Amy says
I don't own it, but would be happy to have it.
Wendy says
I do not own the book, but have it on reserve at the library!
Tara Stuber says
I just purchased your book and can't wait to try some smoothies. I do both juicing and smoothie making although I have become stuck on one particular smoothie lately.
Rachel H says
I don't own your book, but now that it is getting hot, it's on my wish list!
Minna LaShae says
I've tried making smoothies in my current blender and I have to call them chunkies because my blender isn't nearly powerful enough.
Katie says
Thanks for the review, a high powered blender machine is on my wish list to be able to do green drinks. 🙂
Angie J. says
No I do not have the cook book : (
Bethany C. says
I don't own it. I don't really make smoothies, mostly because my blender stinks and I can't get all the chunks out.
myfabfitforties says
No, I don't own it - but it sounds like something I need to put on my buy list!
annastar says
i don't own the book
saniel says
Don't have it yet but is on my wish list.
apunc1 says
I don't own the book but want to try the recipes from the blog. I have an immersion blender but probably need something more substantial to make most smoothies.
danarsab says
i dont own it yet but i want to
Veggies Don't Bite says
I don't own the smoothie book but I drool at all the smoothies she posts!
Chatelaine says
Boo no I don't own the book, but my favorite smoothie is chocolate protein powder, banana, spinach and almond milk!
Jessica Ruprecht says
I do not own your book but I found it recently at my local library, so I'll likely be checking it out.
Julia Malfeld says
I love the smoothie book! It has saved me from making smoothies that all ended up being very similar. My favorite smoothie is the Orange Cream Walnut one. It's similar to a creamsicle, and the kids love it too!
Breanna Excell says
I bought the book a couple of weeks ago, and I love it! I am now a regular smoothie-drinker! My favourites so far are probably number 161 (peanut flax-ination) or 172 (apple-almond analysis). I also really like the addition of things like apples, goji berries and pumpkin seeds to the smoothies - I never would have thought of adding them!
Kyle Plattner says
I don't have it yet but I would sure like to soon.
Riss Wynings says
I don't own the book but I think it would be great to have!
StellaAdore says
I own the book and can safely say that they are all great recipes. I don't know that I have a favorite, since there is literally one for everyday or mood. I do think that I might have favorites if say I had a blendtec blender to make them in.
Emma Horton says
I'll be getting the book to go with my new blender 🙂
Debra Marsh Brand says
I don't own the book...yet...but I love smoothies of all kinds!
Ellen says
Don't have the book yet but I'd love some Green smoothie~
Cynthia Winter says
I don't own the book but it looks like I should! This recipe looks yummy!
KorinNicole says
Yes I own the book. My favorite is the "Sassy Green Kick Start" a close second is the "C-green Detox" Blend only because I would have never thought to putting parsley in a smoothie could be so yum!
Kate says
I definitely need to get your book! 🙂
Jordyn Manucci says
I don't own it yet, but I also don't have a high speed blender either...
Yael B says
Don't own it, yet!
Mom of Awesome says
Yes, I own it. I love all of them, especially the ones with banana! Thanks for the chance, and for writing the book!
tonyasibu says
I don't have your book 🙁 I should, I'm also blender/smoothie obsessed!
Jennifer Cluck says
I don't own the cookbook yet but plan on purchasing! 🙂
Rachel Sews says
Still saving my pennies for a Blendtec!
Dana V @ Vanishing Veggie says
I do own the cookbook! I like all smoothies that are GREEN!! 🙂
Susan Gordon says
I don't own the book, yet, but follow all the recipes on Kathy's sites and print out MANY.
CC says
I do own 365 Vegan Smoothies. Too many favorites to pick just one. Although, one tip I just learned....get a Blendtec!!
Cricket Desmarais says
pee ess: this may sound silly, but a Blendtec or Vitamix serve as totems for abundance. One day.... :)))))) xo
Chelsie says
I have Kathy's book and love it. I have a smoothie every morning for breakfast and would love to make it in a Blentec I have always wanted one! Thank you Kathy! 🙂
Cricket Desmarais says
I love your book & have given it as birthday & christmas gifts to help share the goodness. I especially appreciate the detailed list of smoothie ingredients, which help me understand how things pair & function in the case I am out a certain ingredient when making a smoothie & need to improvise. Thank you for your commitment to making food healthy, tasty AND fun! xo
(d) Luna says
Just bought the book today, yay i have been watching youtube videos of different recipes lately but i decided I wanted the book to put my own tabs of trying one one a day or so. I recently tried the avo-cacao smoothie and the soy-banana berry, they were both A-mazing! Cant wait to try out all of them!!!
Heather McClees says
How fun! I did a post like this on my blog and could NOT agree with you more for the comparisons you made. The blenders are COMPLETELY different but both wonderful. It just depends on the "blendee" lol:) Each person will like something different but I feel blessed to have them both!:) I totally agree with what you said about how it takes skill to make that thick, frosty shake in a Blendtec but I like that it does it so much faster than in the Vitamix.
YAY! You got to try Pitaya! I got to sample some several months ago and honestly enjoyed the visual appeal of it even more than the taste! Doesn't it just make the most gorgeous pink smoothies!?:) Perfect for us smoothie girls:) Thanks for sharing this giveaway! I'll have to share it with my readers. YOU ROCK KATHY!:)<3 Can't wait for that second book!
Cici says
I own the book and I love it!!! I've made it a point to make a new smoothie every week, today is Avo-Pinapple Glow Shake. Yuuummm
Carol Schmoker says
As soon as I get a high speed blender, I will get the book. Since all the smoothies on the blog sound tasty, I'm sure it will be hard to pick a favorite.
Kirsten says
I do not own the book but I appreciate the recipes you've posted on your blog for free.
shani says
don't own the book but would like it
Jennipher Hulse says
I don't own the book but this post is making me want to!
Melisa Sharpe says
Love kathy's book . . . but i must say i haven't made as many of the smoothies as i would have liked since i don't have a high-powered blender. i have been saving up for the vitamix . . . now i have to think about the bendtec. i like some of the features that Kathy described - this is just the kind of review i needed at the right time. Thanks Kathy!
Elisa Likins says
As soon as I get a blender - I will have a reason to by the book and blend away! 🙂
disqus_n6P3gaQ2GK says
I don't own the book yet, but am asking for it for my birthday!
Frederique says
I have to admit that I always wanted a blendtec, but couldn't afford it. I ended up buying an Omni-Blend. almost half the price of the blentec and vitamix and at least 90% as strong. I've had it for 3 years and the only thing ive had to replace is the blade - once- because my SO placed it in the dishwasher and the bearings ended up rusting! Had that little incident not happened (it says EVERYWHERE not to do that) the original blades (at 45$ btw, nothing special) would have lasted me at least another 2yrs! Its fantastic and since its so fantastic, I won't participate in the contest to leave it to someone who doesn't have one at all! To all those who don't win, consider OmniBlend! 🙂
A Swirl Girl says
Yes, I own Kathy's book - I was so anxious to get it I pre-ordered it on Amazon before it was released! One of the best things was learning what fruits to use to get different textures - for example, using oranges makes smoothies more "frosty" and using bananas makes smoothies "creamy." Love that!
Paperjames says
This is an incredibly helpful review. I've barely survived without a blender for the last few years (as well as a toaster) because I live in such a small studio (helloooo, NYC!). However, I've been trying to overhaul my health and have found so many amazing vegan nut milk, smoothie, and juice recipes that I've been dying to try. I've been considering a Vitamix, but this review has shifted top consideration to Blendtec. I love powerful kitchen tools!
Giselle Correia says
My husband and I have just returned from 2 and half years of travel and I am so enjoying being able to cook again. We are in the market for a powerful blender for smoothies, etc..... But I am still trying to decide who to go with. This review helps. Thanks!!
Marina D says
I don't own the book yet, but I am just DYING to try all of the recipes!
Linda dc says
I don't own this lovely book yet, but will ask the local library to order it so more people can enjoy the benefits.
Ashley Chew says
It's on my wishlist. Especially with summer approaching:)
Kathie says
I don't own the book, yet, but it is on my Amazon wishlist!
DJ Harper says
I haven't ordered Kathy's book yet, but will be soon! Awesome!
Mary Kulla says
I own Kathy's smoothie book and love it!! My favorite smoothie is the crazy cookie bar shake.
Anna Hawkes says
I do not own the book, but would love to check it out!
Jenn says
PS: Link to video in PunchTab results in an error 🙁
Jenn says
I don't own the book yet, but it's on my wish list! I bought a Vitamix about a month ago and LOVE it, use it twice a day! My favorite smoothie is almond milk, bananas, chocolate protein powder, instant espresso, and a drop of vanilla extract. YUM!
ReeBeeDoo says
I do not own her book but I hope to soon! Cannot wait to try so many recipes including this one!
Courtney says
I used to have a Blendtec and it only lasted a year. At first it worked great with no problems, but after a few months it started burning out easily. I have a Vitamix and I love it! It has never burned out once. But that probably isn't the case for everyone 😉
Tessa Newman says
I own the book, but I haven't made very many of the smoothies yet. I look forward to trying more as the hot summer months are approaching.... My favorite is the orchid smoothie! 😛
Angel Glad Gladden says
I don't own the book, but it looks fabulous!
Rosa Martín says
I don't own it, but I'd really like to!
Lindy says
I own Kathy's book and love it!!!! One of my favorites is the orchard bliss smoothie!
Rachel Kirby says
I love your smoothie made with coffee and bananas. I don't have the book in front of me so I forgot name but it's delicious. Also I love your tips about adding frozen watermelon. So good!
Tori Jelilyan says
I don't yet own your recipe book but I'd LOVE to get my hands on it soon!
StaceyVegas says
I don't yet have 365 Vegan Smoothies, but it's definitely on my Amazon wishlist <3
Nicole Morici says
I don't have the book yet but I put it on my birthday wishlist so hopefully soon I will have it!
Kylie - FotV says
I don't have Kathy's smoothie book - yet! I'm waiting for my dream blender (Blendtec) before I get it 😉
Kathy says
Yes, I own the book, lots of great ideas, like using different milks and nuts.
Devin Oxner says
I unfortunately don't own the book (yet) but I love all of the smoothie recipes I have seen so far. Also, the idea of adding frozen watermelon to smoothies is genius.
Regina Violet says
I own. I love. I've made over a dozen of em thusfar, and I keep coming back for more! It's wonderful to not have to worry about subbing out the typical yogurt or other dairy products in non-vegan smoothies. Perfect book! And that Blendtec looks WOW!! <3
Sarah Pether says
I couldn't decide between a vitamix or blendtec but when I saw your video with the twister jar I was so impressed! Time to save up!
Kristy says
I do not own it YET, but I have fallen in LOVE with the trinity smoothie. You are very inspiring Kathy.
Lacy Cain says
I love smoothies, especially during the summer. I have checked the book out 4 different times from the library and it is currently on my birthday wish list, cant wait to get it. I love green smoothies but this book has really turned me on to Matcha, I had no idea how awesome it was before, now I use it all the time.
SheriG says
I'm a smoothy addict, too. Can't wait to check out everything in your book. My kids love them to!
Shannon Hickman says
I just bought the book! I haven't tried any yet but I am bookmarking and getting the ingredients compiled so I can make a ton of them (I really want to try them all though). I'd be nowhere without my daily smoothies!
B M says
Oh my goodness what a wonderful giveaway to be able to host! I have been dying to purchase your book (finances make it impossible atm) but your watermelon trick has literally rocked my world. My smoothies are even more amazing with that little trick, and with summer bounty, there will be so much watermelon to freeze this summer! 🙂
Jordan Dunne says
I don't own the book yet, but would definitely have to buy a copy if I won the blender haha
Kate Marie says
I only own one cookbook and unfortunately it's not this one 🙁 I'm working on expanding my collection though, and yours definitely makes the list! Looks amazing!
kathy says
I don't own the book yet, but would love to. I love smoothies, especially green smoothies. I have really enjoyed your blog and a lot of your great recipes. I would love to own the blendtec. I have a vitamix, but the bearings went out on it. I have been making small smoothies in my nutribullet. I love making smoothies for my family, but with 6 kids in the house it is really tough to make them in the nurtibullet, so I don't make smoothies for my family like I used to.
Ben Roberts says
I'd like to own the book! With summer I'm reminded of how delicious a hot post run recovery can benefitcfeom a frozen banana chia andbwhetever else my blender can spit out!
mbc1017 says
i don't own the book yet. It's on my birthday wishlist 🙂
jessieNjo says
I would love to have your book! Love me some smoothies!
Ashley P says
I want to buy your book!
Hannah says
I don't yet own it, but hope to soon.
Spatty918 says
Not an owner of the book but a big big fan of the website 🙂
Yoojin Lee says
i do not own the book... however, i'm loving your youtube videos featuring your various recipes 🙂
Erin O'Dwyer says
Yes, bought her book and LOVE the basil strawberry cream smoothie! It is so good and so creative- never would have thought to put basil in my smoothies!
Sara Strange says
Would love to own this book! Smoothies are a staple in my eating habits.
Missy says
Don't own the book but I'd love to!! I'll purchase when I can (:
Laloofah says
Thanks for the helpful comparison review (almost 14 years a vegan and still don't have a high speed blender, alas!), the generous giveaway, and the smoothie recipe! That smoothie is almost (ALMOST) too gorgeous to drink!
Jenn F says
LOVE your book! I have really enjoyed all the recipes I have made from it. I love how you break it down in each section depending on mood or specific thing I am looking for (ie: weightloss, detox, post workout etc). One of my favorites was the Lime in the Coconut one.
Jeffrey Lammers says
I don't own the book but would love to check it out!
Tiff Williamson says
Just found out about your book - I don't own it yet but will be purchasing very soon!
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
I don't own your book but I'm thinkin its about time I do!
Jessica T. says
I don't own the smoothie book, but I would love to have it! The Blendtec would be a perfect pair with it 🙂
Sara Farr says
I don't own the book but I'm sure I will soon!
GlutenFreeHappyTummy says
what a generous giveaway! thank you!
Kristina Wolff says
LOVE your book. I use it so much, it is falling apart! My favorite is the chocolate covered blueberry brain boost!
Vegan Mom says
Just found out about this lovely book. I don't own it yet but can't wait to get my hands on it, especially for my month of raw foods 🙂
Alaina says
I do not own your book....YET! 😉
Lauren K says
Great giveaway! I don't own your book yet but will have to pick up a copy soon!