Is My Vitamix Pitcher Compatible with Your Bike Blender Base?
We have seen the bike blender work with the Vitamix Creations II 48 oz. 12-in-1 Variable Speed Blender’s pitcher, as well as our own Advance Container.
We cannot guarantee every blender pitcher from Vitamix is compatible, but you’re more than welcome to ask Vitamix directly.
We use Vitamix’s sound reduction pad (Vitamix 15579) and Drive Socket (Vitamix 891). If your pitcher is compatible with both those parts it will work!
If you find out yours is compatible please email us your model type/number so we can add it to this FAQ!
Tips for a Successful Bike Blended Smoothie Booth
First: Check with your local health department on what they require at temporary food/beverage stalls. Requirements vary by county, so if you’re planning to travel, check every place you’ll want to set up.
Below is a blend of our experience at large crowd events and working with Bay Area health departments.
Read MoreRaspberry Sorbet with Pink Champagne Recipe
Above: Executive Chef Ned Bell serves bike blended Raspberry Sorbet w/ Pink Champagne to hungry guests.
From the Chef:
This is an incredibly easy recipe!
We make all our own Sorbets here at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, but you should just buy some excellent raspberry or strawberry sorbet from Bella Gelateria…
In the bottom of your Blender Bike, add:
- 1 cup fresh berries
- 1 cup frozen but soft sorbet
- 1 cup of your favorite sparkling wine!
I love BC sparkling like Sumac Ridge or Blue Mountain! Rose Bubbles are perfect for a warm spring or hot summer afternoon of evening treat!
Spin like a mad man (or woman) to incorporate well!
Serve in a mason jar and top with some additional fresh berries, some fresh mint, a wedge of lime and bit more bubbles poured on top! Enjoy!
Here’s an excerpt of the evening’s recap:
Fresh Raspberry Sorbet – made with the Vega Blender Bike!
The highlight of the night (for us and everyone else at YEW that night) was this fresh raspberry sorbet! Chef Bell blended a “special” vegan dessert just for us– and by blended, we mean “cycled” using the infamous Vega Blender Bike. Not only were we entertained throughout dessert, but we thoroughly enjoyed the layering of this treat. Dehydrated strawberries on bottom added beautiful texture. And the sparkling rose that accompanied the sorbet really hit the spot.
Go here to read all about The Vegan Option’s dinner with Chef Ned.
Watch Chef Ned bike blend up some Kale Pesto:
Chef Ned Bell, Executive Chef at Hotel Vancouver, is an avid cyclist.
Click here to see more Pedal Power recipes
If you have a recipe you’d like to share with the bike blending community, please send it to customerservice@rockthebike.
Where can I see a bike blender and taste pedal powered food?!
There are various smoothie shops around the United States that incorporate bike blending and ice cream churning into their business.
Use the interactive map to find your closest location!
Read MoreMoberi’s ‘Ferngully’ Smoothie Recipe
Here’s something our friends over at Moberi have been making lately. This smoothie is filling, but a bright energy booster to help through the busy holidays and winter season!
Fill your pitcher with:
1 Handful of Greens (mostly Kale and Collards)
1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk
1 TBS Coconut Oil
1/2 Cup Frozen Pineapple
1/2 Fresh Banana
1 TBS Almond Butter
1 TSP Maca (optional)
Pop on the lid, get the pitcher on your bike blender of choice, and blend until smooth (30 – 60 sec).
For more Pedal Powered recipes, please check out: www.rockthebike.com/recipes
Moberi is making bicycle powered smoothies on the streets of Portland!
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