I have been doing great on Medifast and pretty much 100% on program since getting back from vacation. However, I have been getting pretty burned out on the shakes. I have been in the process of putting together a bunch of delicious Medifast shake recipes and several of them require a blender. Unfortunately, I didn’t have one. So, in an effort to spice up my Medifast life, I bought a Rocket Blender
I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about the Magic Bullet blender, and that’s actually what I was looking for. Target didn’t have one, and even if they did, it would have probably been out of my price range. The Rocket Blender
The Rocket Blender
I’m not sure why it was necessary to make this a 17-piece set because the extra cups seem a little redundant. I suspect it is to compete with the Magic Bullet blender which is an infomercial product and comes with all kinds of extra bonus features. However, if you’re on Medifast you’ll primarily need to concentrate on these three pieces:
On the left is the motor unit. It’s very simple. It doesn’t even have any buttons. On the right is the tall blending cup. The round black piece is the cup support with the blending blade. This is all you need to blend a smoothie.
Using Rocket Blender for Medifast Smoothies
I bought the Rocket Blender
- I add a little bit of water, the packet of Medifast Shake mix and then I fill it up to the line with crushed ice. I’ve used regular ice cubes as well and the Rocket Blender grinds them up pretty well. But it takes a little bit longer. Since my refrigerator makes crushed ice, I normally use crushed ice.
- Set the mixing cup on the Rocket Blender and press down. The motor will spin to life and you are suddenly making a smoothie. You can twist the cup clockwise and it will lock into place so you don’t have to keep it manually depressed.
- Blend for a minute or two depending on how thick you like your smoothie. Keep in mind that the manual warns you not to exceed three minutes of blending at a time.
Then you just turn the cup over and unscrew the base plate. Stick on one of the drinking rims and you are good to go. I like my smoothies really thick and I use a straw because it really makes it feel like I’m drinking a milk shake.
If you’ve only been drinking Medifast shakes made with the mixing cup, you are totally missing out. This is a million times better. I was getting burned out on the shakes. Now I really look forward to them .
Cleanup is Super Simple
Ease-of-cleanup is highly important to me when it comes to kitchen equipment. I am happy to report that the Rocket Blender does not disappoint. Everything except for the motorized base is dishwasher safe. However, if you’re making multiple smoothies per day, here’s a simple cleanup tip might come in handy.
- Fill the mixing cup with warm water and a little soap.
- Snap it into the base and press down for blending action.
- Give it a quick rinse and dry it. It’s now ready for more smoothie-making action.
Summary
I‘ve been using my Rocket Blender
If you’re looking for an inexpensive, simple, easy-to-clean blending solution, I would definitely recommend the Rocket Blender
Buy a Rocket Blender at Amazon.com.
I need a replacement part. My four blade attachment seized. Please help.
I emailed address below and was told to call Sensio @866-8324843; however have not done this as yet. I am in need of the white gasket inside of where blade is. Luckily an extra gasket came with the kit. found above info by emailing customerassistance@bellacucina.com hope you find what you need
Thanks Carol. I called the number and it was correct. FYI, the blender blade parts are currently out of stock and are not expected to be in until mid-April 2011.
I bought this same one over the weekend….my husband and I both are on Medifast…..I have been making the chocolate smoothies and they are GREAT…………….one thing I was missing was ice cream and milk shakes and boy did this fit the craving!!!! I was thinking this morning about adding a little decaf to it to make a mocha frape’!!!
I need to replace the tall mixing cup, mine cracked. Where can I buy one?
Too Bad its made from plastic #7. Is there anything safer to drink out of like this unit? I have this product and love it, just the plastic #7 really sucks for my health.
I need both blades, dit not last. Verimark, were i bought it throghs hands in the air and cannot help.Please help !! I live in South Africa
Good day,
I purchase a rocket blender and it worked wonderfull. but the crossblade worn through. I would like to purchase another or similar one.
I live in Port Elizabeth, South Africa,
Please can you help me find one.
Buy a magic bullet…have had ours 3 yrs, use all the time and all parts still intact.
The plastic blade in the bottom of the mixer is to worn-out to work. Can I get a replacement part?
You can turn any of your regular old blenders into a magic bullet very easily. The blades from the bottom of a blender will fit onto a masjor jar. So one really cheap way to create your own magic bullet is to pick up a cheap blender at dollar tree or a thrift store and a few masor jars and you’re all set. You can even buy lids online that will turn the mason jar into a travel mug.
Hello, I just called the customer service about the Rocket Blender. I feel like I was cut off, I had eather a dud machine or It was broken at the time of my daughters purchase of this for Christmas. I am very aware that this is not a very expensice grinder, but should it not be able to stand behind the information ads give. I am not happy. I feel that I should be allowed to be given a new blender.
Due to me being dubed with a bad machine.
Thank You Pat
I went through all the reviews on each of the personal blenders on amazon. I don’t WANT all those parts! I’v got a professional bar blender ,had a submersible blender(until it decided to add some kind of special ingredient of it’s own), the margaritaville machine, a kitchen-aid pro, and I even bought the blender from m/f the first time I went on the program. I’m STILL finding bits and pieces of it here and there! I didn’t like it, and eventually tossed it. I bought a personal $29 one on amazon, because the reviews said yes, it WOULD crush ice. No, it didn’t, just as stated in the instructions. What ever happened to the jars that you could buy for your osterizer?
oster.com to purchase replacement parts for oster. Also find parts for osterizer at householdappliance.com they also sell parts for other brands and many diffrent replacement parts.
Thank you so much for posting this info. My mom got this a few years ago and never used it and unfortunately it did not come with an instruction manual and they no longer make the product. I just spent an hour searching how to turn thing on and was almost in tears! Thanks again!!!
Why not use an immersion blender, always works well for me and not a lot of equipment.