Vitamix Certified Reconditioned 5200

I have been coveting a Vitamix for months… years even!  It has been on my wish list for many celebrations.  Somehow, somewhere… the blogging gods smiled down upon me and Vitamix sent me a certified reconditioned 5200 blender to use, review and share with you!

I am not affiliated with Vitamix, nor am I being compensated to share my opinion on this amazing blender.  However… I need to tell you it is as good as all the hype!

I never thought I would use a blender every single day… sometimes multiple times a day!  I mostly use my Vitamix for blending fruit smoothies for myself and the boys.  I also use it for protein and meal replacement shakes for myself.  I find that it is a great way to sneak more fruits and vegetables into my (and my children’s) diet.

My children are none the wiser when their “Green Monster” or “Hulk Smoothies” are full of spinach and healthy greens.  They just know that Mommy put special ingredients in there that help make their muscles super big!

I love how efficiently the blender WORKS!  It completely liquefies the greens leaving no funky chunks in our smoothies!  Which is a win-win for everyone who is drinking the healthy drink!

The biggest thing that was holding me back to purchase a Vitamix, as well as many of my friends is the price tag.  It is not a cheap appliance you can purchase at your local discount box store.  It is a quality piece of machinery… and well worth the price.

The blender I was sent to use is a Vitamix Certified Reconditioned 5200.  A Vitamix Certified Reconditioned machine delivers first-class blending performance, along with tremendous value.  It is like getting a brand new machine at a discount!

Certified Reconditioned machines are thoroughly inspected to ensure like-new quality and durability and are accompanied by:

• a new cookbook package

• new 64-ounce container shell and a new Tamper

• backed by a 5-year full warranty

If what is holding you back from owning a Vitamix is the cost, you should check out the Certified Reconditioned machines as they are a great value option for budget-conscious families.  You can even check to see if you qualify for their 3 payment plan option!

I have mentioned that I enjoy sneaking greens into our fruit smoothies.  The boys are non the wiser.  However, I also love blending my vegetables (with ease) to add to my casseroles and standard meals.  It adds nutritional value to our meals… and again the boys are clueless that there is vegetables in their pasta! Win for Mommy!

I know that from my experience, using my Reconditioned Vitamix (daily) the past few weeks… my family and I have been drinking our greens (and fruits) more.  My oldest even asks for me to make him a smoothie while doing his school work.  We love our Vitamix.

Do you own a Vitamix?
How do you sneak in fruits/vegetables into your food (for your children/spouse)?

DIsclosure: I received a certified reconditioned 5200 to review.  No compensation was received.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.