9
RECIPES
Before starting any of these or your own
recipes, make sure the Cuisinart
®
Smart
Power Classic
™
Blender is properly
assembled. Follow the assembly directions
on page 4 of this instruction booklet for
correct blender assembly procedure.
Nutritional information is based on number
of servings indicated. If a recipe produces
a range of servings, it is based on the
highest serving yield for that particular
recipe. If a recipe has a lower fat option,
that is the one used for nutritional analysis.
SMOOTHIES, SHAKES,
FRAPPÉS, FROZEN
BEVERAGES
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Layers of fresh fruit blend in just seconds
to make this all-fruit smoothie.
Makes six 8-ounce servings
1
⁄
2
cup orange juice
1
cup cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch
pieces
1
cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
3
⁄
4
cup pineapple chunks in 1-inch
pieces (fresh or canned, drained)
1
cup navel orange segments, cut
into 1-inch pieces
1
cup strawberries, hulled and
halved
3
⁄
4
cup mango, cut into
1-inch pieces
1
medium banana, cut into
1
⁄
2
-inch slices
1
cup ice cubes (about 6 standard)
Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in
the order listed. Place cover on blender jar.
Select Liquefy and process for 25–30
seconds until smooth.
Note:
The riper the fruit, the sweeter the
smoothie.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 101 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 2g
fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg
calc. 35mg • fiber 4g
POMEGRANATE &
STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE
With antioxidants and calcium, this
delicious and refreshing smoothie is a
great way to start the day. If desired, add
a scoop of whey or soy protein powder.
Makes about 6 cups
1
1
⁄
2
cups pomegranate juice*
1
cup fat-free plain yogurt
2
tablespoons honey (or to taste)
12
ounces partially thawed frozen
strawberries (let stand at room
temperature for about 10-15
minutes before blending)
For garnish: orange or tangerine slices,
fresh pomegranate seeds (about
1
⁄
2
table-
spoon per serving)
Place all ingredients (except garnish) in
blender jar. Select Liquefy and blend for
about 20–30 seconds until smooth, creamy
and homogenous. Serve as is, or garnish
each serving with a wedge of orange or
tangerine, and a sprinkling of fresh pome-
granate seeds.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):
Calories 113 (3% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 3g
fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 49mg
calc. 100mg • fiber 2g
*You may use either freshly made pome-
granate juice or purchased pomegranate
juice. To prepare fresh pomegranate juice
in your Cuisinart
®
SmartPower Classic
™
Blender
, remove the seeds from a fresh
pomegranate. Place in blender jar. Select
Purée and blend until puréed. Press the
purée through a fine mesh strainer to
remove seed particles.
One average pomegranate will yield about
1
⁄
2
cup fresh pomegranate juice.
BERRY, PEAR &
GINGER SMOOTHIE
Makes about 6 cups
3
⁄
4
cup cranberry juice
3
⁄
4
cup pear nectar
2
pears, ripe but firm (about
1 pound total), peeled, cored,
cut into 1-inch pieces
1
cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
3
⁄
4
cup frozen raspberries
1
⁄
2
teaspoon ginger (or
1
⁄
2
tablespoon candied ginger)
8 ice
cubes
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Select Liquefy and blend for 30–35
seconds, until smooth, creamy and
completely emulsified.
Serve garnished with fresh raspberries and
mint leaves.
