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FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE
A delicious drink for breakfast on the run.
The fruits may be varied to suit your own taste.
Add more calcium by using calcium-enriched orange juice.
Makes 48 ounces
2
cups pineapple chunks
1
medium banana, cut in 1" pieces
1
cup orange juice
1
cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
2
cups frozen strawberries (do not thaw)
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Set on High
and blend until smooth and creamy, about 20 seconds.
Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):
Calories 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 76mg • fiber 2g
TO-FRUITTI SMOOTHIES
The much-maligned tofu is a good source of protein and a
nice alternative to using dairy products in smoothies.
Change the fruits to suit your own taste.
Makes 48 ounces
1
cup mango chunks (1" pieces), about 12 ounces
1
medium banana, cut in 1" pieces
1
cup orange, apple or other fruit juice
1
cup soy milk/beverage
1
tablespoon vanilla extract
1
cup silken tofu, cut into 1" pieces
2
cups frozen strawberries (do not thaw)
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Set on High
and blend until smooth and creamy, about 20 seconds.
Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutritional information per serving
(based on 6 servings): Calories 135 (18% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 5g • fat 2g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 63mg • fiber 4g
MONKEY-DOODLE SHAKE
Chocolate frozen yogurt and bananas are
combined to make this creamy shake.
Makes 4 servings
2
cups lowfat milk
2
bananas, peeled, cut into 1" pieces
2
cups lowfat chocolate frozen yogurt
2
tablespoons chocolate syrup
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar.
Set on High and blend until smooth, creamy and thickened, about
40 to 50 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses with straws.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 257 (18% from fat) • carb. 46g • pro. 8g • fat 5g
• sat. fat 3g • chol. 19mg • sod. 95mg • calc. 216mg • fiber 2g
MOCHA FRAPPÉ
Why go out for special coffee drinks when you can
prepare them easily at home in your Cuisinart
®
Blender.
Makes 2 servings
8
ounces espresso or double strength coffee, chilled*
1
⁄
4
cup chocolate sauce
2
tablespoons flavored syrup – vanilla, hazelnut,
almond, raspberry, etc.
15
ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar.
Set on High and blend until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40
seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses. Garnish with a dollop
of whipped cream if desired.
