Help I just burned out my blender trying to grind dates into a paste. Before I cough up cash for a Vitamix, has anyone made date paste in one? Without burning the motor?
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Posted 1 year ago #
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I've not made date paste in my vitamix but have ground nut butters, shakes and smoothies, soups, and much more. Never had a problem with burning the motor. If the food is to thick to grind you can see it through the pitcher. It sits above the blades and you need to use the plunger that comes with it to push food down on them. I've even stopped the motor and used a spatula to push the food down if the plunger seemed to short to reach. I've seen the video of them grinding a wooden block and even a cinder block in one so I don't think there is much that it can't grind. I've used mine for 15 years and never had any problems with it. HTH
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Vitamix is the most important thing in my gluten free (and healthy) kitchen. It is defiantly worth the bucks! I love it. I have tried it directly next to the Blendtec (Vitamix's cheaper competition) and it doesn't even come close to the Vitamix or it's 7 year warranty.
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I use my VitaMix daily and love it, too. Couldn't imagine not having one. Yes, you can make date paste. I've done it. And nut butter and even real butter. If you have any specific questions let me know. :) I'd be happy to help you if I can.
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Thanks everyone, I especially like the beta on the Blendtec since that one has come up in my search
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Try and look at the Thermomix http://www.thermomix.com.au - its an amazing machine and should be available in the States soon! Its so much better than a VitaMix
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sizzle66 the thermomix looks amazing!!! do you have one? I would so want to have this incredible machine.
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Rella - its a truly amazing machine! there is nothing on the market like it - you will love it!
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Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum! I got my Vitamix 5200 last year from Costco and I am blown away by how incredible it is. I use it just about every day now. I can't believe I can make my own ice cream and almond milk! The vegetable cocktails are amazing. I'm developing a product that has to do with Vitamix. Send me any question you have related to the Vitamix blender via this link http://vitamix5200.org/question and I'll send you a free copy of the product when it is finished. I want to make sure I answer everyone's questions! Really excited to hear your responses.
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