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BREAKFAST IN A GLASS
1 cup milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 banana, cut into pieces
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup peanuts
1 tbsp. honey
2 cups ice cubes.
In blender container, combine all ingredients in order listed. Place cover on jar.
Pulse several times for about 5 seconds, each to blend ingredients and begin
crushing ice. Using speed “ 4” blend until smooth and well blended, about
30 seconds. Turn blender off and serve immediately. Makes about 4 cups.
MANGO PINEAPPLE SALSA
1 small red pepper, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch chunks
1/2 small purple onion, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 to 3 medium jalapeños, seeded and quartered
3 large cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lime
1
1
⁄
2
cups fresh pineapple, cubed
2 medium golden mangoes, cubed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
In blender container, combine pepper, onion, jalapenos and garlic. Place cover
on jar. Pulse several times for about 5 seconds, each; to chop ingredients. Add
remaining ingredients and pulse several times until vegetables are chopped and
mixture is blended.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Makes about 4 cups.
RECIPES
CRAN - PINEAPPLE COLADA
1
1
⁄
2
cups cran-apple juice
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
2/3 cup frozen piná colada drink mix
1 ripe banana, cut into pieces
2 cups ice cubes
In blender container, combine all ingredients in order listed. Place cover on jar.
Pulse several times for about 5 seconds, each to blend ingredients and begin
crushing ice. Using speed “4” blend until smooth and creamy, about 25 seconds.
Serve immediately. Makes about 3
1
⁄
2
cups
PEAR BERRY DELIGHT
1
1
⁄
2
cups pear nectar
1 cup pineapple/passion fruit sorbet
2 cups fresh strawberries
2 cups ice cubes
In blender container, combine all ingredients in order listed. Place cover on jar.
Pulse several times for about 5 seconds, each to blend ingredients and begin
crushing ice. Using speed “ 4 ” blend until smooth and well blended, about
30 seconds. Turn blender off and serve immediately. Makes about 3 cups.
TROPICAL BREEZE SMOOTHIE
2 cups prepared lemonade
1 cup banana nectar
1 cup mango sorbet
2 cups ice cubes
In blender container, combine all ingredients in order listed. Place cover on jar.
Pulse several times for about 5 seconds, each to blend ingredients and begin
crushing ice. Using speed “ 4” blend until smooth and well blended, about
30 seconds. Turn blender off and serve immediately. Makes about 5 cups.
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