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Sweet Green Smoothie
This sweet—yes, sweet!—green drink will give
you the extra energy boost you need early in the
morning or late in the afternoon.
Makes 3½ cups
1½
cups almond milk
1
medium-large apple, cored and cut into
1-inch pieces
¾
cup frozen mango chunks
¾
cup frozen strawberries
6
stems lacinato kale, trimmed and
chopped into 1-inch pieces
1. Put all ingredients into blender jar, in the order
listed.
2. Cover and blend on HIGH until smooth, about
1 minute.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (7 ounces):
Calories 82 (15% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 1g fat 1g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 128mg calc. 102mg •
fiber 3g
Super Antioxidant Smoothie
Berries are the ultimate antioxidant ingredient. Sip
on this mix for breakfast, especially after a day of
indulgent eating, to kick-start your healthy-eating
routine.
Makes about 6 cups
2
cups pomegranate juice
1
banana, cut into 1-inch pieces
4
cups mixed frozen berries
2
tablespoons ground flaxseed
1. Put ingredients into the blender jar in the
order listed.
2. Cover and blend on HIGH.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (8 ounces):
Calories 118 (11% from fat) • carb. 28g • pro. 1g fat 2g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg
calc. 14mg • fiber 4g
Vitamin C Smoothie
Enjoy this smoothie when you need the ultimate
cold-fighting punch. Plus, the tropical flavors will
instantly whisk you away to warmer climates.
Makes about 5 cups
1
cup orange juice
2
cups fresh strawberries, hulled
1
small to medium orange, cut into
segments (about ¾ cup)
1
cup cut papaya (about ¼ large papaya,
cut into 1-inch pieces)
1
cup cut mango (about 1 small mango,
cut into 1-inch pieces)
2
cups frozen strawberries
1. Put ingredients into the blender jar in order
listed.
2. Cover and blend on HIGH.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (8 ounces):
Calories 106 (3% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 1g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg
calc. 42mg • fiber 4g
Frozen Rum Punch
Your friends may never leave if you prepare this
for them at your next get-together.
Makes about 6 cups
½
cup orange juice
3
tablespoons fresh lime juice (the juice
of approximately 2 limes)
¾
cup rum (light or dark)
1
tablespoon grenadine
3
cups fresh pineapple, cut into
2-inch pieces
1
pint mango sorbet
6
ice cubes
1. Put ingredients into the blender jar in order
listed.
2. Cover and blend on HIGH.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (4 ounces):
Calories 111 (0% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 107mg
calc. 1mg • fiber 1g
Mocha Shake
This chocolatey coffee treat will quickly satisfy
your sweet tooth.
Makes about 4½ cups
3
cups coffee ice cream
2¼
cups reduced-fat milk
¼
cup chocolate syrup
1. Put all of the ingredients into the blender jar, in
the order listed.
2. Cover and blend on LOW for 30 to 40
seconds, or until smooth.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (4 ounces):
Calories 203 (58% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 5g
fat 13g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 83mg • sod. 65mg
calc. 145mg • fiber 0g
Apple-Walnut Waffles
Served with warm maple syrup, these waffles are
a comforting fall treat.
Makes 10 Belgian-style waffles (6 cups of batter)
½
cup toasted walnuts
½
large apple, cored
1½
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
¼
cup wheat germ
3
tablespoons light brown sugar
1
tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon baking
powder
½
teaspoon kosher salt
¼
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1¾
cups reduced-fat milk
1
large egg
1
large egg white
¼
cup vegetable oil
¾
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1. Attach the Food Processor attachment onto
the motor base. Insert chopping blade into the
workbowl.
2. Put the walnuts in the work bowl of the food
processor. Pulse 2 to 3 times to chop. Remove
the chopping blade and replace with the
reversible shredding/slicing disc, with the
shredding side facing up. Shred the apple,
on HIGH, directly into the work bowl with the
nuts. Remove the Food Processor Attachment
and reserve. Attach blender jar.
3. Put the flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking
powder, salt and cinnamon into a large mixing
bowl, whisk to combine. Put the milk, egg, egg
white, oil and vanilla extract into the blender
jar. Cover and run on LOW for 20 seconds to
fully combine. Add half of the dry ingredients.
PULSE to combine; turn blender off, scrape
down sides of the jar. Add the remaining dry
ingredients and PULSE to just combine (it is
OK if there are still dry patches in the batter).
4. Transfer the batter to the large mixing
bowl that was previously holding the dry
ingredients. Add the reserved apple and
walnuts; fold to just combine.
5. Preheat a Cuisinart
®
Belgian Waffle Maker to
desired setting. Pour the suggested amount of
batter (refer to waffle maker instructions) onto
the prepared, preheated waffle maker plate.
Quickly and carefully spread the batter evenly
with a heatproof spatula. Close the cover and
cook until tone sounds. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 220 (45% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 6g
fat 11g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 25mg • sod. 352mg
calc. 230mg • fiber 1g
Crêpe Batter
Extremely versatile, this recipe should be added
to everyone’s collection. Crêpes can be filled with
sweet items (cinnamon-sugar and fruit; whipped
cream and chocolate) or savory (eggs and ham;
vegetables and hollandaise).
Makes about 12, 8-inch crêpes
3
large eggs, room temperature
¼
cup unsalted butter (½ stick), melted
and cooled to room temperature
¾
cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
½
teaspoon kosher salt
1
tablespoon granulated sugar
1
cup reduced-fat milk, room
temperature
1
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1
teaspoon unsalted butter, room
temperature
1. Put the eggs, melted butter, flour, salt and
sugar into the blender jar. With the unit running
