Has anyone used a shaker bottle or do you have to use a blender?
394534
i use a blender-put in 1 cup fat-free milf-one whole banana-some strawberries & some ice-tastes great.
394535
I have used a blender, a shaker, and even a milkshake blender. While the both blenders do end up with a slightly more creamy and airy end result, the shaker is plenty good. Really unless you are wanting to add ice or frozen fruit why dirty the blender AND a glass when you can just use a shaker.
394536
I use a blender bottle to mix this. Give it a vigorous shake for 30 seconds or so and it's believed thoroughly
394537
I always drink it from a shaker bottle. I think it tastes best with just a bit of ice in the bottle, 1 scoop of powder and then milk. Its really yummy that way. I put some milk in before the powder though so it won't clump to the shaker ball in my "blender bottle"
216922
Not sure if ill be able to describe well but here it goes... Put all ingredients in tumbler, put the glass and tumbler together - mouth to mouth - top to top, open side to open side - hold together firmly. No need to force them together, will prob need to play with this step a little using just water to gauge firmness. Start using two hands as well. Shake. If the cup becomes stuck in the tumbler gently tap the tumbler (not the glass!!!) on the edge of the counter it will cause it to release. I took a battening class and we learned to mix using this style. I prefer it over the shaker tops personally. Def took practice getting used to holding the cups together and then freeing the glass. Once you've got it though its fun :-)
291203
I have before, but found it wasn't as filling as milk. I actually use almond milk- which makes it a thicker consistency without using ice in a blender like they suggest.
2030490
Mine was liquid. And since I was only doing touchup - just used a small portion. Did shake it very well before using.
1634100
You can shake it but hold the lid... mine leaks very little when I shake it..
339199
I never had a liquid version. I always shake mine before I use it and that might solidify it back to a gel.
1597409
If you go against the directions, who want you to use a proper held-held blender, I find it thickens fine by itself. I once used just a small whisk and hot water and it was quite thick. I don't think it needs any added ingredients, but you can always experiment.
989971
I ususally put a large leaf of kale in my shake, stem and all. I don't know if I'd say liquify, but it definitely doesn't leave chunks. I'd say the one thing is could liquify a little better would be the ginger. I only use a little but it's very strong. I've used celery, spinach, half of an apple with seeds removed but skin on. My shakes are drinkable no spoon needed. I used plain yogurt and water as my liquid at the beginning, now I use almond milk. Yum.
711268
It's a powder, you mix a scoopful with 8 oz. of liquid in a shaker bottle. Probably best to use almond or coconut milk.
191775
Not that I have noticed, but it is harder to clean this bottle compared to the traditional blender bottle. The thing I do like about this bottle is that it fits in my bike bottle holder, looks like a regular bottle, hand grip is a plus. Bit I do notice that if you don't click the to, your protein powder will spill.
1184164
Yes, didn't know about Shakeology but looked at it and WOW it is expensive. With ViSalus you make your own shakes...they send you lots of recipe's but I just made my own mostly using frozen fruit or what ever you like....
1634098
I've never tried this, so I did a "shake test" for you. Using the 1/2 gallon pitcher (I think the 1 gallon would be rather heavy to shake) I filled it 1/2 way with water, put the lid back on, and made sure the pour cap was securely in the closed position. First I shook it vigorously in an upright position. No problem - the lid stayed tight and the cap didn't open. Next I turned it upside down without shaking - there was a very slight drip from around the cap. Then I shook it as if I were mixing the contents while it was upside down, and there were only a few drips from around the cap. Forgot to test while shaking side to side. My recommendation would be to put a folded paper towel or cloth over the lid/cap while shaking and put one hand there. I don't think the lid will come off or the cap fly open, but better to be safe than sorry. I should note that my pitchers were purchased several years ago; I can't speak for the quality of ones sold today. Like it or not, sometimes quality changes.
1544565
Yes, but you must first turn the cap to block the pouring spout. A simple maneuver. I assume your asking about shaking to remix contents that may have separated (IE: fresh squeezed orange juice), not shaking it as you would a Martini shaker.
163184
I have never tried it. I make mine with ice and water to make it an actual shake. It only takes a minute each morning to make. I keep my blender on the countertop. You can try making it the night before and see how it works.
1760137
Yes! I find this product mixes the best with hot water OR with cold water in a blender. But I have added it to a shaker bottle with a few ice cubes to fully mix it. I added the ice cubes to help break up tiny clumps. This company does sell a small whisk but I haven't had a need to purchase it. Hope that helps!
665920
Unscrew the shaker top. It's ridiculous that they don't give you instructions, but it's much easier than it seems. Even thought the shaker top doesn't particularly look like it comes off, it does. Just grasp it on the sides at the top, turn counter-clockwise and it will unscrew. Then you can screw on the applicator, and it fits perfectly.
110501
I'd recommend checking out a Contigo mug. There is no pressure release mechanism in the blender bottle so hot liquids can result in pressure buildup and a quick release of steam when you open the bottle (I've experienced this when using very hot water to wash the bottle...).