It's development plan season at work, which means that I've spent a good chunk of the past month evaluating my strengths and opportunities, and figuring out what I want to be when I grow up.
(For those of you who don't work in the corporate world, "opportunity" is just a nicer way of saying "things I'm not very good at".)
According to the various tests and assessments I've done, there are several things I'm not very good at. I'm not very organized, I have a short attention span, and I'm a little bit too honest. Go figure.
On the bright side, I scored high on creativity, analytical thinking, and strategic planning. So there's that.
That whole planning thing probably explains why I've strategized solutions for my lack of organization and patience. Like this neat trick for making delicious (and healthy!) fruity frozen yogurt with literally no prep time whatsoever using the brand-new Ascent series blender I recently received from the lovely folks at Vitamix.
This dessert is perfect for short attention spans - just two ingredients, one push of a button, and in less than 2 minutes you've got yourself a delicious fruity treat.
It's so easy, you barely need a recipe, but I've given you one anyways. And while I was at it, I decided to film a little video, too.
I am honestly head over heels in love with this new Vitamix of mine. I splurged on an Aspire series blender a few years ago, and have been a total fan-girl ever since, if only because it does such a whiz-bang job on blending whatever I put in it.
Soups and smoothies come out silky smooth. Emulsified sauces like aioli and hollandaise come together like a breeze. And don't even get me started on how easy it is to make pot de creme.
While I have no complaints whatsoever with my old blender, the Ascent 2500 is a serious upgrade.
It has a sleek base design with electronic display that looks great on my countertop, a selector dial that allows you to choose between 10 speeds and three pre-programmed functions, and a new clear lid design lets you see what's happening inside.
The basic container in the box is a spacious 64oz, but I'm excited for the additional container sizes coming later this spring - especially the single-serve blending cups that look perfect for making morning smoothies without the hassle of getting the full-sized container dirty.
My only complaint is that the sound of the motor scares the cat when it kicks into high gear, but then again, she's also scared of vacuum cleaners, garbage bags, and small children... so we'll take it with a grain of salt.
And when it comes to this dessert, the Ascent's powerful motor does short work of transforming rock-solid frozen fruit into a silky-smooth puree, and there's even a preset frozen dessert program that does all the work for you. (Because obviously this recipe wasn't easy enough to start with.)
Patience is overrated. This gorgeous new blender, on the other hand? Definitely not.
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Vitamix. I received a Vitamix Ascent series blender to test out for myself, and another one to give away. All opinions, as always, are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep the Crumb test kitchen running!
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"Instant" Frozen Yogurt
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
All you need to whip up this easy (and healthy!) fruity dessert is two ingredients, a powerful blender, one push of a button, and less than two minutes. Play around with different fruit combinations - the only limit is your imagination!
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 3 cups frozen berry blend
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Place the yogurt and frozen berries in the container of the Vitamix.
- Select the frozen dessert program. If necessary, use the tamper to push down the ingredients and break up air pockets. Blend until smooth and well blended.
- (If your blender doesn't have a preset program, start the blender on the lowest speed and then slowly increase to the highest speed. Blend for 45-60 seconds, stopping as soon as the mixture is smooth.)
Notes
This frozen yogurt is best served right away, straight out of the blender.
However, if you want to prepare it ahead of time, scoop it out into individual serving dishes and store them in the freezer. When ready to serve, pull the dishes out a couple of minutes in advance to let the frozen yogurt soften up.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert
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Giveaway Details:
Sorry, the giveaway is over. Better luck next time!
Kim says
So who won?! :-)
SN says
I would like to start eating healthy which means cooking myself and Vitamix will be a great help.
Laureen says
My son is moving into his 1st home and wants a Vitamix so badly.
Ethan says
Mmmm, would love to make the smoothest and creamiest cream of carrot soup ever!
Hilary says
If I won, I would make a bit batch of this amazing frozen yogurt! Probably a cocoa-banana flavour :)
Alison says
Definitely soup! I just got back from Florida and have serious bisque withdrawal
Michelle says
OMG! This would be so useful right now, especially with my new little guy demanding baby food. So yeah, anything we eat will get pureed for the baby haha. I have a 1985 Philips blender honest... can you imagine this upgrade?
Thanks for the opportunity, Izz.
Gavin says
Goofing around with different interpretations of hummus right now. Miso hummus with bacon dust on a garlic crostini. Apple carrot cinnamon soup.
Andrea says
Probably soup because it is SO COLD OUT RIGHT NOW.
Danielle says
Almost as easy as .14 cent ice cream! ;) ;) Love the vibrant colour! I will definitely be trying this once the weather isn't quite as freezing cold.
★★★★★
Meaghan says
If I win, I'll make margaritas to celebrate!
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Karrie says
a Smoothie!! I love smoothies!
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Annie Tran says
Only the Vitamix could handle the decadent, but guilt-free, vegan and gluten-free cashew "bacon" cheese dip that I'm addicted to! Paired with gluten free crackers, of course. Happy Friday!
Virginia Hutchinson says
I think this would make creating my homemade ice cream cakes a lot easier, and probably a lot smoother in consistency. I'd make my strawberry shortcake version first (it would be requested anyway!).
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Sarah says
That yogurt looks amazing. Seeing as its almost March Break, I'm thinking the first thing I would make is margaritas. Healthy can come later!
Marilyn says
Frozen Strawberry yogurt would be my first try!
Mia says
First thing I'd make is healthy fruit smoothie!
Christina says
I'd make almond milk!
Janice B says
Definitely the frozen berry yogurt ice dessert!!
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Justine says
I would make my favorite butternut squash soup!
Brenda Penton says
I would make coconut curry butternut squash soup.
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jberry says
Likely a batch of Gazpacho.
Crystal Joy says
The first thing I'd make is a delicious smoothie!!!
Tannis W says
I would make a smoothie that was well blended for once!
Theresa J says
I would love to try this frozen yogurt first. It looks delicious
Linda says
I would make a chocolate smoothie. I've been thinking about this a lot.
Robyn Gleason says
Such a great and simple treat. I love my Vitamix as well and can never say enough good things about it. It truly is remarkable with smoothies - so creamy! I'm no longer picking out seeds and lumps that were in my former cheap blender.
Thanks for a great recipe, Isabelle. Sharing!
★★★★★
Kelly M. says
I would make a blended soup!
Kim Beaulieu says
THIS. I would make THIS!
Great recipe and giveaway. I've always wanted a Vitamix but have never taken the plunge. Everyone raves about them.
Ellie, our german shepherd/husky dog, who should have made a great guard dog, is afraid of the popcorn maker. She likes the popcorn, but the machine, not so much. She's also afraid of the kleenex box in my bedroom. There was an "incident" one night when she knocked a pillow off the bed and it hit the kleenex box and it fell on the floor. She now stares at it with untrusting eyes. For hours.
Estelle says
Homemade larabars . Yum yum. My current machine doesn't have the strength for more than a smoothie :(
★★★★★
Jessica Mcfarlin says
I would make a smoothie like the ones from Jamba Juice!
Brenda Lacourciere says
I would make a veggie cream soup.
Stacey Roberson says
I would first make a roasted red pepper hummus. Yum!
★★★★★
Shelley Hickey says
I would make a nice butternut squash soup, then try your frozen yogurt recipe!
Deana says
I would definitely make Raspberry Frozen Yogurt!
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Lisa Rumolo says
I would definitely try your frozen yogourt recipe
Ayngelina Brogan says
I would definitely make a peach ice cream. I have some frozen peaches in the freezer, the last bit of summer.
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Terri Baker says
I would make sweet potato soup.....so delicious.
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Ron Walsh says
I would make some soups I love soups
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Pat Quillman says
Smoothies smoothies and more smoothies
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Cody Pfoh says
Oh the frozen yogurt for sure it looks amazing
Jo-Anne Pfoh says
I would whip up some hummus because buying it is so costly and I am a vegetarian and eat it a lot
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Moe Bwell says
It's a toss up, one daughter says smoothies, the other says creamy soup, so think it would be doing double duty the first day, thanks.
Christine D says
I would def be making soups and sauces.. my toddler loves his soups and purées and we love our pasta sauces!
Elyse says
Just discovered your blog! I would make a cocktail! I am rather partial to gin cocktails and I think blending up some frozen fruit would be perfect for a little twist on a G & T!
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Elizabeth Vlug says
The first thing I would make would be a rich and creamy coffee ice cream. I just love this flavour. A scoop of this with espresso poured over it is one of my favourite desserts. Thanks for the review, recipe and of course the giveaway.
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Kim says
I would make garlicky basil pesto with extra parmagiano!
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Julie says
I will make a smoothie for sure with fruits spinach and kale.
Colleen Milne says
I love your frozen yogurt! But I would ditch my magic bullet, in spite of it's faithful morning duty, for this beauty. Then I would make not just my morning smoothie, but I would make soups, aolis, hummus pestos, and so much more. Would love to win this!
Rust says
I would make chocolate ice cream with really good, rich, decadent, chocolate!
Nicole Jubleew says
I would make some yummy breakfast smoothies.
Charlotte says
I love that this doesn't use an ice cream machine! My friends are always asking me for frozen treat ideas that doesn't require tons of appliances they don't have so I'm going to have to share this with everyone!
Mary Ellen Smith says
I would love this for pureeing soups!!!
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Karen Lam says
I would make green smoothies and frozen yogurt
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Stephanie Mueller says
I look forward to trying this recipe!
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Markus Mueller | Earth, Food, and Fire says
This looks absolutely awesome! The perfect alternative to store bought ice-cream!
AlexisB says
The first thing I would make in the blender would be a delicious green smoothie! Yum!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I am loving your recipe! I would so try this in the blender :)
Jo Vanderwolf says
Definitely smoothies!! My favorite kind of breakfast :)
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Bridget Oland says
I'd make frozen yogurt too, with all of the local berries I have left in my freezer. (A great change from my regular smoothie.)
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Tiffany Mayer says
I'd be game for making this frozen yogurt. I don't have an ice cream maker and it excites me that I can make frozen treats like this without one.
Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) says
I'd definitely try some nut butter. Or some juices with "hard" fruits and veggies!
Nadine says
I can't wait to try this ! I would make your frozen yogurt recipe if I win !! Thanks for the opportunity to win this awesome Vitamix
Laura says
I think the first thing I would make is this Instant Frozen Yogurt! It looks delicious. The second thing I would make is soup - to compare it to my food processor. Thank you for the chance!
Jennifer says
Definitely hummus. All day. Every day :)
Lillian T says
You instant frozen yogurt sounds super delicious already - so I'll probably make that. Oh, and of course caesar salad dressing as I have been really loving that lately too.
Teresa says
The first thing I would make is soup. I lost my blender in a recent division of property, so it's high time to add one back into my kitchen.
Lara says
Oooh, I would love new blender! Soups, smoothies, so many possibilities.
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Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
Loreto said he would make aioli right away, I am thinking more of a soup ;-) . In any case, we'll put it to good use :-) . Your instant frozen yogurt is incredible and I am not known for my patience so it would be perfect for me as well :-) .
Valerie says
I would probably make falafel! It's been so long I wanted to try but I do not have a blender!
Julia says
I would make a smooth cashew pudding
Alexandra | Occasionally Eggs says
A green smoothie! I have a bit of a crap blender and I hate the flecks that always get stuck in my teeth! And creativity is way more important than being too honest in my opinion, hah.
Melissa Tinnish says
Fresh berry smoothies would be on the top of the list.
Kim Teasdale says
The first thing I would make in my Vitamix would be a homemade squash and carrot soup!
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MaryB says
Mushroom veloute and hummus would be first on the list for me.
john says
This blender would come in very handy for making creamy soups!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
I'd probably make a smoothie, so boring but true lol!
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Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
aaand just realized this is only open to Canadian residents, lol-oh well! :P
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Anne says
I think it would be amazing to make soup right in the blender. I'd make a batch of cream-of-whatever-veggies-are-in-the-refrigerator soup!
Margaret @ Kitchen Frau says
Mmmm, I've got some frozen mangoes I'd like to try this with. Love how quick it is!
Katie C. says
I'd make a strawberry banana smoothie!
Julia Hill says
I'd probably make potato and leek soup... maybe some smoothies. I'd probably make all of my meals in it tbh
★★★★★
Bernice Hill says
Ummmm. Margaritas?
Hema says
There's so many things I'd make: smoothies, kale soup, butter coffee, ice cream..... I have a small personal blender that has served me well for a couple of years but has recently decided that it's rest time.
Leslie says
I'd definitely make smoothies first. Perfect breakfast perfectly blended in a vitamix!
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rebecca says
Soup Soup Soup!
Holley says
I would make mayo! Then it would be smoothie town for this girl
Denise says
The first thing I would make would be a banana strawberry smoothie . I have never had a Blender but have seen the vitamix - so powerful!
Nazima says
Morning smoothie then your fab frozen yogurt!
Angie says
I would definitely try your recipe but with peaches, I have so many in the freezer!
Marty says
I'd make gazpacho. By this time of winter, my body's just craving vegetables.
Terri C says
I'd make a morning smoothie, then yogurt, yum!
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Terri C says
Never mind, just saw its for Canada only
Dandi D says
I would probably make a green smoothie, because I make one almost every day.
Alicia says
Love this! The first thing I'd make is a green smoothie to share with my little guy, because that's how we start our mornings. My Magic Bullet is on its last life and not handling frozen fruit very well anymore, so I've been thinking about upgrading to something more powerful :)
Brenda Haines says
Maybe a chilled gazpacho soup would be my first recipe in a new blender.
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Kelly D says
I would make hummus,