The Oklahoma 4-H Program has purchased Fender Blender Bikes — also known as blender
bikes — through the Walmart Youth Voice: Youth Choice grant. Before you use this equipment, please review this information thoroughly so that we keep it in good working order
for everyone! This equipment was a substantial investment.
1. Make sure that the bike is supervised by an adult or teen that has been trained on all of these instructions. This should not be a free time activity.
2. Do not allow youth to ride bike with an empty blender, or without a blender. The bike should only be
ridden with a securely attached blender containing ingredients.
3. Make sure blender is secured with straps before starting to peddle.
4. Make sure rider stops peddling before removing blender from the bike.
5. When preparing the blender with ingredients it is important to layer ingredients in the following order:
liquid, soft ingredients (yogurt, spinach, etc.), firm ingredients (frozen fruit), This allows weight of ingredients to flow down to blades.
6. Use free hand to cover strap on top of the blender when fastening and unfastening the strap. This will
keep the strap from hitting anyone or anything if it slips.
7. Make sure both prongs on the strap are secured under the bar and that the strap is spread out on top on
each side of the lid.
8. The seat height should be adjusted to the proper height for each rider. To adjust seat height, pull the lever below the seat out and raise/lower the seat to desired height. Fold the lever back down completely.
Do not leave lever partially open as this could cause seat to fall with rider.
9. Adjust seat height so that when rider is peddling, a slight bend in the knee is present when peddle is closest to the ground. If knee is not bent, the bike is too tall. Anyone from age 7 and up should be able to
ride the bike.
Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local governments cooperating. Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and state laws and regulations,
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.
10. If a rider cannot move the peddles forward, peddle in reverse slightly and try again. Sometimes the fruit
or other foods will stop the blade.
11. Do not allow participants to stand up and ride the bike. They should sit on the seat. If they cannot sit
and ride, they may be too small to ride.
12. To clean blender, fill the pitcher 3/4 full with hot water and add a couple of drops of dish soap. Place
blender back on the bike and secure. Have participants ride to wash the blender. Rinse lid and blender
thoroughly with hot water and dry. Place blender lid inside pitcher, do not put lid on pitcher to allow for
proper drying.
13. Wipe down the bike with a towel after using for program.
14. Clean all equipment and store equipment in the container it came in and return to the District Office or
designated check-out location.
Inventory Included

Fender bike with blender platform and strap

1 Vitamix blender and lid (lid has 2 parts)

Baggie with Allen wrenches
Suggested items for a Successful fender blender experience:
Baggie of bike tools
bleach cleanup wipes
Paper towels
coolers (for proper storage of ingredients)
Plastic table covering
measuring cups
Small cutting board
liquid measuring cup
Paring knife
rubber scraper
Small sampling cups
tray for passing out samples
Hats (for securing hair)
aprons
Plastic gloves
hand sanitizer
Empty bowls w/ lids for storage of measuring cups when not in use
RECIPES
A wide variety of recipes can be made using
the blender bike. You are only limited by your
imagination and willingness to try new things.





Create your own smoothie
Blend dips, sauces, or soups
Make your own nut butter to use with
crackers or on celery
Grind coffee beans to make your own
gourmet coffee
And the list could go on!
Here are some recipes to get you started on
your blender bike journey.
4-H Green Smoothie





1/2 banana
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup yogurt (any flavor)
Hand full of fresh spinach
1 ½ - 2 cups frozen fruit (strawberry,
peach, etc.)
Place all ingredients into the container in the
order listed and secure lid. Blend for approximately 45 seconds or until desired consistency
is reached. The longer you glend the easier it
is to pour.
Blackberry Peach Smoothie
Peanut Butter

3 cups unsalted roasted peanuts


1/2 cup milk (keep it light on calories by using
skim or go full flavor with 2%)
1 teaspoon of honey (if you want to treat
yourself to some extra sweetness – optional)
2 slices of fresh peach
1/2 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)
4 or 5 ice cubes
Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve on
graham crackers or celery.



Almond Butter
Place all ingredients into the container in the
order listed and secure lid. Blend for approximately 45 seconds or until desired consistency
is reached.


3 cups unsalted roasted almonds
¼ cup canola oil
Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve on
graham crackers or celery.
Apple Juice




Wash, quarter and remove seeds from apples
Blend apples
Pour in cheese cloth bag
Strain off juice and drink!
Honey Banana Smoothie with Nutmeg Spice

8 ounces cold milk (low fat or soy may be
used)
 1-2 teaspoons honey (or to your taste)
 6 ounces low-fat natural vanilla yogurt
 A dash of Nutmeg (1/8 teaspoon)
 1 ripe banana, diced (frozen for a thicker
smoothie)
 couple of ice cube, if needed for a thicker
consistency
Place all ingredients into the container in the
order listed and secure lid. Blend for approximately 45 seconds or until desired consistency
is reached.
RECIPES
Raspberry Banana Smoothie with Flaxseed
Triple Berry Smoothie












6 ounces yogurt
1 ripe banana
6 ounces raspberries
1 teaspoon flaxseed
1 teaspoon of honey
2 teaspoons of chopped pistachios or
almonds
Place all ingredients into the container in the
order listed and secure lid. Blend for approximately 45 seconds or until desired consistency
is reached.
Going Green Smoothie






1/2 cup water
1/2 ripe banana, peeled
2 cups fresh spinach, packed
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup green grapes
1/2 cup ice cubes
Place all ingredients into the container in the
order listed and secure lid. Blend for approximately 45 seconds or until desired consistency
is reached.
Banana Blueberry Orange Smoothie




3/4 cup water
1 small banana, peeled, frozen
1 medium orange, peeled, halved
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries
Place all ingredients into the container in the
order listed and secure lid. Blend for approximately 45 seconds or until desired consistency
is reached.
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup red grapes
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
Place all ingredients into the container in the
order listed and secure lid. Blend for approximately 45 seconds or until desired consistency
is reached.
Hummus

1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 clove garlic
 2 teaspoon ground cumin
 1 - 15-ounce can chickpeas, also called
garbanzo beans
Place all ingredients into the container in the
order listed and secure lid. Blend for approximately 45 seconds or until desired consistency
is reached. Scrape into serving bowl and
sprinkle with paprika. Serve with vegetables,
crackers or pita chips.
Guacamole



2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1 medium tomato, halved (or 3/4 cup
chopped)
 1/4 cup chopped onion
 1 tsp salt
 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Place all ingredients into the container in the
order listed and secure lid. Blend for approximately 15-20 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.