Vitamix Ascent Blending Bowls Starter KitSmall Containers, Big Power New for Vitamix's Ascent Series blenders, use the 8 ounce blending bowls to create small batches of dips and spreads, blend up single serving smoothie bowls, and even make baby food! The Vitamix Blending Bowl Starter Kit includes two 8 ounce Containers with Lids and a Blade Base. The blade base features Vitamix's revolutionary SELF DETECT technology, allowing your Ascent Series blender to detect the size of your container