Holiday Mixed Spice Blend

Hard to blend spices is where the Vitamix shines. Pulling down tough to blend ingredients and making them into powder form. This spice blend is versatile to use in soups, dips, smoothies, sweet and savoury dishes.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons allspice berries
• 2 cinnamon stick, 8mm each
• 2 whole nutmeg [or 2 tsp. ground]
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons crystallized ginger [or dried ginger]

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 15 seconds.