Christmas morning is almost here and what better to make the day feel even more festive than a hot cocoa bar? This year instead of using cocoa packets and hot water (which kind of gives me anxiety around kids) we are using our Vitamix Aer Disc Container for the ultimate hot cocoa bar. The Vitamix Aer Disc makes the creamiest, frothiest hot cocoa with only two ingredients – milk and chocolate!

For the hot cocoa bar, I just set up a tray with all the ingredients for the hot cocoa. Once the hot cocoa is blended up to foamy perfection with the Vitamix Aer Disc Container, everyone can add their favorite toppings. I included mini marshmallows, candy canes and cinnamon in our hot cocoa bar, but you can add in any things that your family may like. You can also add different extracts to make coconut, orange or caramel hot chocolates. There are a ton of different ways to make the hot cocoa bar your own.

While the hot cocoa that the Vitamix Aer Disc Container makes is delicious, this nifty little attachment for your Vitamix can do so much more! The Aer disc container makes creamy emulsions, light culinary foams, whipped creams and killer cocktails. I know that it will be a summer party fixture for making mojitos and margaritas! But until it’s warm enough for pool parties, I will continue enjoying my hot cocoa and other delicious recipes that you can find on Vitamix.com. 

If you are still looking for the perfect gift for the foodie in your life, the Vitamix E310 Explorian Series blender is it! With tons of amazing attachments, it is truly a little machine that does everything.

Hope you have an amazing Christmas holiday!

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Summertime at our house means smoothie bowls for breakfast. There is something a little bit magical about the peace and calmness of the mornings at our new house when you can sit out on the porch enjoying your breakfast, listening to the birds sing. I absolutely love it! I also love, love, love my new Vitamix E310 Explorian Series blender and the amazing smoothie bowls that I have been making with it. Seriously life changing!

We are no strangers to smoothies at our house, so when I tell you that the Vitamix is life changing, do not take my words lightly! I have had my fair share of blenders in the past that were good, but after using my Vitamix for a few weeks I see that my definition of good needed updating. The Vitamix E310 Explorian Series has 10 variable speeds, a pulse feature that allows you to layer coarse chops over smooth purées for heartier recipes and a powerful 2 HP motor can handle even the toughest ingredients to create high-quality blends.

I have been using my Vitamix to whip up my latest smoothie obsession quite a bit. Unlike previous blenders that I’ve owned, the best part about making smoothies with the Vitamix is that you don’t have to overload your fruits and veggies with liquid to get the blended. The tamper allows you to make the perfect, thick smoothie bowl that you can eat with a spoon!

4.5 from 6 reviews

Tropical Smoothie Bowls

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

Ingredients

• 2 handfuls baby spinach
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• ½ cup frozen coconut chunks
• ½ cup strawberries
• ½ ripe banana
• ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredient in blender and mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Pour into a bowl and garnish with your favorite fruit, nuts and granola.

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The Vitamix E310 Explorian Series Blender is available to purchase online at Amazon, Williams-Sonoma, and Bed Bath & Beyond. It is available in-store and online at Macy’s, Best Buy, Sur La Table, and Crate & Barrel.

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