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To make nut butters, we recommend using no more than
1.25 ml of nuts. Always pulse on High first, remove cup
from base and lightly tap to knock the food down from
the side walls of the cup. Return to base and process on
Low, scraping down as necessary if the nuts are not being
brought into the blade.
It should take no more than 1½ minutes to achieve a butter.
This method works for all nuts, from almonds to pecans to
peanuts.
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To make baby food, process 250 ml of very soft steamed
vegetables with 15-45 ml of the steaming liquid.
The amount of liquid depends on the type of vegetable
that you are processing. For example, denser vegetables
like carrots require about 45 ml, while softer vegetables
like broccoli require only 15 ml. Always run on Low. Always
allow baby food to cool.
•
To process soft fruits for baby food, again use 250 ml at
a time. No water is needed with most fruits, but if you are
having trouble processing, add 5 ml of water at a time.
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The chopping cup with the grinding blade provides you
with the perfect tool for grinding nuts and seeds for many
different applications. Grind flax seeds or almonds and put
them into the travel cup with your smoothie ingredients for
added protein. See our recipes for some guidelines.
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After chopping/blending, flip the chopping cup over so that
the blade assembly is on the top. Gently tap the cup on the
counter a few times to prevent any spillage. Either use the
food right away or cover with the provided storage lid to
use at another time.
ALL THE FOLLOWING DRINK RECIPES CAN
EASILY BE DOUBLED AND PREPARED IN THE
BLENDER JAR.
Breakfast Shake for the Road
Nutrition in a cup! Make this smoothie in the morning
for breakfast on the road.
Makes about 16 ounces (470 ml)
1
tablespoon (15 ml) flax seeds
3 frozen
strawberries
½
banana, broken into 3 pieces
½
cup (125 ml) blueberries
¾
cup (175 ml) lowfat vanilla yogurt
½
cup (125 ml) orange peach mango juice
1.
Put flax seeds into the chopping cup fitted with the grinding blade.
Run on High for 15 to 20 seconds to finely grind. Reserve.
2.
Put remaining ingredients, in order listed, into the travel cup and top with the
ground flax seeds. Fit with the blending blade.
3. Run on High until smooth, about 20 to 25 seconds.
4. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (16 ounces; 470 ml):
Calories 349 (12% from fat) • carb. 68g • pro. 11g • fat 5g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 11mg • sod. 121mg • calc. 304mg • fiber 6g
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