It’s that time of year for our annual Christmas giveaway! But this year I’m not only giving away a Vitamix, but also a signed copy of my Healthy Meal Prep cookbook!

It’s always so much fun for me to give these blenders away and brighten someone’s day. And today, one reader will have a chance to win my most prized kitchen tool — the Vitamix A3500 (read more about it here)!

Plus, you’ll be able to use this Vitamix for several of my favorite recipes in my meal prep cookbook! That includes recipes like my creamy white gazpacho, banana berry nice cream, all the hummus(s) you can imagine, and yes, even a dessert – my key lime tartelettes!

How To Enter the Giveaway

  • Leave a comment at the bottom of this post telling me which city and state you live in (please include your correct email address in the comment form, to contact the winner).
  • Subscribe to my email list here if you’re not already on it!

Giveaway Terms

  • This giveaway is open to those 18 years and older from the US and Canada (I wish I could make it global, but unfortunately, Vitamix can only ship to the US and Canada).
  • Entry closes at midnight on Thursday, December 22 and winners will be announced on Friday, December 23.
  • The winner will be contacted by email, announced in a newsletter next week, and updated on this post!

Good luck Downshifters! – xo, Lisa

Congrats to winner Kim G. from Cambridge, MD!!

About the author

Lisa Bryan

Lisa is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and YouTuber (with over 2.5 million subscribers) living in sunny Southern California. She started Downshiftology in 2014, and is passionate about making healthy food with fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients.

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3,503 Comments

  1. Hello Lisa.  I live in Canby, OR.  I have purchased your cookbook.  And am enjoying reading it.  It is laid out beautifully.  I am anxious to make your recipes.  I know they will be delicious.  I do so wish I could attend one of your book signings,  but, it isn’t possible.

    Thank you for putting out this beautiful and healthy cookbook.

  2. I always watch your videos and I just love your new book – it is beautiful as well as informative!  I live in Savannah, GA.  Merry Christmas!

  3. I love your recipes and now your book.  I’m making spiralized  apple crisp for Christmas Day.  I’ve never had a Vitamix and would love the opportunity to have one.  Thanks for all your recipes❤️

  4. I love Lisa’s recipes! The instructions are easy to follow, and ingredients she used can be found in regular grocery stores. Most importantly, they always turn out great and make me the star of every family gatherings!

  5. I love your recipes
    I have learned so much from the way you do things
    Always look forward to your e mails
    I love your method of doing hard boiled eggs 
    Barbara Bergman 

  6. I live in Biddeford, Maine! I love your channel, recipes and I bought your book in eReader format. I have already read it cover to cover and plan on getting a print version too. Such a helpful, wonderful book! I learned so much about proper meal planning.

  7. Ciao Lisa, greetings from Venezia, your lovely Italy.
    I’m Sibel Rexha and I’m writing from Jesolo, 
    30 minutes from Venezia. ❤️

    Good luck for your new book and happy Holidays 🌟

  8. Been following your YouTube channel for a long time now. I have recommended your site to others as well. Organization and food are my fun hobbies and you blend them together to make so much fun! Just got my cookbook and am slowly making my way through it (I don’t want to miss anything).
    Lori
    HIckory, NC

  9. Hello! Martine from Montréal, Québec, Canada. Always the best recipes and I love your spirit. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Celebrating our first ”real” snow storm” here. It is the best snow for snowmen… trust me.

  10. Hello from Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
    I tried two recipes from your cookbook. A picky eater, my boy loved them and gave the thumbs up. Thank you for the wonderful recipes!

    1. Thank you for your great recipes and tips. Congratulations for your new book. Merry Christmas! Greetings from Mount Vernon WA.

  11. I love your recipes and great tips. I ordered your cookbook from one of my local bookstores and I am looking forward to picking up and start using your cookbook next week!!

    Meadow Vista CA

  12. I live in a very small unincorporated town – Addy, WA.
    I got interested in your recipes from the meal prep side. I don’t have any special nutrition needs, but I tried a couple of recipes and loved the tastes and textures. I really appreciate the ability to store meals for future use. I’m a very senior single and find preparing single portions difficult. I just got the recipe book and find it vey helpful. But if I win a signed copy I’ll pass this one to a cousin who has much need for the gluten free recipes.

  13. I have learned so much from you about easy ways to meal prep and, of course,  love your recipes.  I especially love your new cookbook and have bought several to give to friends!

  14. Claudia Duncan 
    Portland, Oregon 
    Giving my newly arrived cookbook to my grandson(age 17) for Christmas. He says meal prep is the answer for a healthy athletic body. I’m ordering the cookbook in spiral for myself after holidays. Helping him get started with weekly meal prep. Merry Christmas, Lisa. So happy to see all your success. 

  15. Colorado Springs, Colorado

    I love your recipes and YouTube videos! I purchased your cookbook and can’t wait to learn more tips and tricks in the kitchen! Thank you for all you do, Lisa!

  16. Hi! Looking forward to getting your Meal Prep Cookbook – probably after I purchase everyone else’s gifts for Christmas. I live in Marysville, CA. I love your overnight oatmeal recipes – they’ve transformed my mornings!

  17. I love all your recipes and meal preps. It’s safe me a lot of time and headache to think everything day “ what I can cook for dinner?” I just open your book and find any recipe for dinner. Thank you so much for your job 
    I am from Whittier. North Carolina

  18. I live in Orlando, FL. I woud love your cookbook and the Vitamix. Regardless of who wins this giveaway, thank you for this generous offer.

    1. We’re huge fans of what you do. We recently hosted our staff Christmas party and everything we made was from your website or new book. Thanks for your work. 

      Julie and Andre
      Owners – Evertrain 

      Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 

  19. hi lisa! three years ago I had a major health event which made me want to turn my life around. Your website and YouTube channel have helped me live a much better life without sacrificing delicious food!

    jordan jackson
    clovis , california 
    sudoskelly@gmail.com

  20. Hi Lisa,
    I live in Ontario, Oregon.  I have been following you for a couple years now.  I tell everyone!  I was looking for someone making healthy, tasty recipes.  So glad I found you!  I have an old Vitamix that keep chugging along and as much as a new one would be nice, I really want a copy of your book :)
    Merry Christmas – Stacey

  21. I love the cookbook Lisa and would love to get a second copy for my sister.  The recipes are fabulous!  I have already tried a few.

  22. Downshiftology has given me inspiration to better take care of myself and my family. Lisa has inspired me to be a good steward of my life ! 

    From Vancouver , Canada