How is the 64oz. container at making smaller batches, like a personal smoothie ~16oz.?
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Most of my smoothies begin with 16 oz of flax milk, almond milk etc. I find that once I add all my ingredients ending with spinach/kale or other greens and topping it off with ice it comes close to the top. Once it blends all down to that silky smoothness it comes to about have the container. One might consider it 'overkill' to use the Vitamix for smaller personal smoothies but either way it does the job just fine. Cleaning up is simple as well. Typically I can rinse the container but when you have thicker concoctions you can add a drop of soap to half a container of warm water, blend for a few minutes and viola - clean!
2070004
cleanup is the same---16 0r 64oz ...in a jiffy...don't sweat the small stuff
2070005
Most of my smoothies begin with 16 oz of flax milk, almond milk etc. I find that once I add all my ingredients ending with spinach/kale or other greens and topping it off with ice it comes close to the top. Once it blends all down to that silky smoothness it comes to about have the container. One might consider it 'overkill' to use the Vitamix for smaller personal smoothies but either way it does the job just fine. Cleaning up is simple as well. Typically I can rinse the container but when you have thicker concoctions you can add a drop of soap to half a container of warm water, blend for a few minutes and viola - clean! Most of my smoothies begin with 16 oz of flax milk, almond milk etc. I find that once I add all my ingredients ending with spinach/kale or other greens and topping it off with ice it comes close to the top. Once it blends all down to that silky smoothness it comes to about have the container. One might consider it 'overkill' to use the Vitamix for smaller personal smoothies but either way it does the job just fine. Cleaning up is simple as well. Typically I can rinse the container but when you have thicker concoctions you can add a drop of soap to half a container of warm water, blend for a... » Read More Most of my smoothies begin with 16 oz of flax milk, almond milk etc. I find that once I add all my ingredients ending with spinach/kale or other greens and topping it off with ice it comes close to the top. Once it blends all down to that silky smoothness it comes to about have the container. One might consider it 'overkill' to use the Vitamix for smaller personal smoothies but either way it does the job just fine. Cleaning up is simple as well. Typically I can rinse the container but when you have thicker concoctions you can add a drop of soap to half a container of warm water, blend for a few minutes and viola - clean! « Show Less
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Not really good for very thick smoothies and the dimension is not big enough. It is difficult to tell how "thick" we defined. For me, it is fine for my homemade smoothies perfectly. For example, I always do the mango mixed with 1/2 milk and 1/2 yogurt. For mango with only yogurt, this one can't work at all!
1935912
as per your recommendation, I tried the mason jar.YES, it fits. Make jam in it's own container!? why not!Also, it comes with a handy to- go flip top container, good for a single size smoothie...
1783967
Hi, Yes, its a 64 oz container. I just ordered one to fit my vitamix machine.
486654
I have the tall jar. Even though it holds 64 ozs vs. the 48 oz smaller jar, I am considering buying the short jar because the tall one collects and traps ground particles beneath the blades. I believe that the short jar is wider at the base so this is less likely to occur.
2088052
I use it for a nice sized adult one serving smoothie. I'd say it's the right size for two healthy baby portions but would be prepared to make a few servings at a time and then save some for later.
2070061
Absolutely! In a much better way. That is actually the reason why I purchased the blender and I'm extremely satisfied with its performance. Speaking of, I have a batch in the fridge. Throw in nuts it's awesome.
1490611
No problems at all in my limited experience as I am just using it to make smoothies. The unit seems well engineered and I expect it will provide years of reliable service.
1168213
Not a good idea...when you make the smoothie, after a period of time there will be a separation of the heavy/light ingredients.you can probably remix with a very short mix again
2281573
I too own both, but I have a slightly differing opinion. I feel the NutriBullet doesn't do near the job of pulverizing ingredients in comparison to the Vitamix. It does an incredible job, however, for a $100 blender. Now, if NB would only offer a 30 oz container so the user isn't tempted to overfill (leads to seal leakage, as mine did). A 180 lb male preparing Zone-balanced meals is hard-pressed to prepare a whole-food 4-block meal in a 20 oz container. I am now using my Vitamix to prepare my smoothies. More expensive, yes, but I already owned it AND cleanup is just as easy.
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I haven't used the smaller 'dry container' myself but it probably could be used for smoothies. The 6300 has 3 different pre-programed options (smoothies, frozen desserts and hot soups) as well as the manual speed options. Since I've had my 6300, I've used only the larger container to make smoothies. The smaller container is designed for grinding berries et al into flour as well as other uses of which I don't now recall. The package I bought comes with both size containers, tappers, and great cookbooks (one cookbook is just for breads) as well as an instructional dvd. I really do love my Vitamix 6300 and use it daily. I haven't used the smaller 'dry container' myself but it probably could be used for smoothies. The 6300 has 3 different pre-programed options (smoothies, frozen desserts and hot soups) as well as the manual speed options. Since I've had my 6300, I've used only the larger container to make smoothies. The smaller container is designed for grinding berries et al into flour as well as other uses of which I don't now recall. The package I bought comes with both size containers, tappers, and great cookbooks (one cookbook is just for breads) as well as an instructional dvd. I really do love my... » Read More I haven't used the smaller 'dry container' myself but it probably could be used for smoothies. The 6300 has 3 different pre-programed options (smoothies, frozen desserts and hot soups) as well as the manual speed options. Since I've had my 6300, I've used only the larger container to make smoothies. The smaller container is designed for grinding berries et al into flour as well as other uses of which I don't now recall. The package I bought comes with both size containers, tappers, and great cookbooks (one cookbook is just for breads) as well as an instructional dvd. I really do love my Vitamix 6300 and use it daily. « Show Less
1786902
The short answer is absolutely. There is plenty of room. It is a 90 oz container. Here is the warning: The 5th side of the container creates some kind of vortex that mixes the product very thoroughly. This mixing require a tremendous amount of extra energy, especially when at or near capacity. Luckily, Vita-mix is incredibly over designed, and can support these overloads for several minutes without doing long term damage. I have no problem processing 64 oz of diced tomatoes for 20 - 40 seconds. So an emphatic YES. Just use good judgment, and if the motor is straining, shut 'er down.
1875088
Yes, a smaller unit does that. But I haven't used it yet. If it's anything like the larger blender, it should be good!
1979026
I used it mainly for blending ice for smoothies, and it was great. I used it daily though and wore it out in a year. now I have a vitamix and love it.
1988024
I May be the wrong person to ask. The serving size can be what you want it to be. All the machine does is crush whatever you put into it to make a bowl of of mush. I wasn't pleased with the machine, you need to add vanilla every time you use it. If you want "frozen" desert mixed you need to either mix them prior or keep putting them back through the machine. I find my blender does a better job than this. I wish I could return it. Sorry for the bad review, but if I read this statement I would have never bought it. Everyone is different though. I hope this helps.
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If I'm making a new batch, I usually make about a cup or a cup and a half first and then put it it in a larger jar, probably about a pint or pint and a half and make the next batch. Then I just add more milk or half and half to that batch in the larger jar as I need it, changing containers for a new clean one every other time, usually. I eat my kefir as yogurt, not as a smoothie type drink, so like it thicker and "spoonable". In the summer months, I will make a larger amount sometimes and add fresh fruit to it and put it in the blender if I want smoothies. Hope this helps. I have found that making a small thick batch first is helpful instead of making a large one the first time. Just experiment until you find the amount and consistency that you like best.
1207566
I make smoothies all the time in it. It handles ice and frozen strawberries, but it takes a bit longer than a $200 blender would. I would buy it again because for the price it does the job fine. It's also easy to take apart and clean. The negatives would be that it is loud. I also love the food processor attachment!