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Berry, Pear & Ginger Smoothie
Ginger adds a refreshing and different flavor to this smoothie.
Makes about 6 cups
¾
cup cranberry juice
¾
cup pear nectar
2
pears, ripe but firm (about 1 pound total), peeled, cored,
cut into 1-inch pieces
1
cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
¾
cup frozen raspberries (or blueberries)
½
teaspoon ginger (or ½ tablespoon candied ginger)
8
ice cubes
Garnish: fresh raspberries, mint leaves
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Blend on Liquefy for 30
to 35 seconds, until smooth, creamy and completely emulsified.
Serve garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
Nutritional information per 1-cup serving:
Calories 129 (5% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 2g • fat 1g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 2mg • sod. 29mg • calc. 82mg • fiber 3g
Mango Peach Citrus Frosty
Using frozen peaches keeps the flavors of this frosty drink intense.
Makes 5 cups
2
cups fresh tangerine or orange sections
(remove bitter white pith and seeds)
2½
cups (1 pound) mango pieces (¾-inch)
8
ounces frozen sliced peaches
2
⁄
3
cup juice (white grape, orange) or ginger ale*
Optional garnishes: orange or kiwi slices, a sprig of fresh mint
Place all the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Blend on
Liquefy until completely smooth, thick and homogenous, about 20 to 30
seconds. Serve immediately. Garnish as desired.
*Turn this into a frosty cocktail by substituting vodka or rum for the juice.
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:
Calories 67 (5% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g • fat 0g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 21mg • fiber 2g
Lemony Pineapple Slushy
Not too tart, not too sweet, just refreshing.
Makes about 5 cups
2
cups lemon sorbet
2
cups fresh pineapple cubes (about 1-inch)
1
banana, sliced (may freeze slices)
6
ounces white grape juice or ginger ale*
Garnish suggestions: Slices/wedges of fresh pineapple, sliced
fresh strawberries
Place all the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Blend on
Liquefy until completely smooth, thick and homogenous, about 20 to 30
seconds. Serve immediately. Garnish as desired.
For an adult drink, add rum or vodka to taste or as a replacement for the
juice or soda.
Nutritional information per 1-cup serving:
Calories 210 (0% from fat) • carb. 55g • pro. 1g • fat 0g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 15mg • calc. 21mg • fiber 1g
Dulce de Leche Shake
The popular South American caramel spread is used to
flavor this delicious shake.
Makes about 6 cups
3
cups vanilla bean or French vanilla ice cream
1½
cups milk (whole or reduced fat)*
1
⁄
3
cup dulce de leche (a very thick, Spanish/South American
caramel sauce which can be found in well-stocked grocery
and specialty food markets)
Garnish: Sugared pecans, sliced fresh peach or strawberry
Place all the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Blend on
Liquefy until completely smooth, thick and homogenous, about 20 to 30
seconds. Serve immediately.
Serve in chilled martini glasses as a dessert drink. Garnish with chopped
sugared pecans and a slice of fresh peach or strawberry.
*For an adult dessert drink, in addition to the milk add bourbon, rum,
brandy or liqueur such as amaretto or Frangelico
®
– about ½ ounce per
¾-cup shake.
Nutritional information per 1-cup serving:
Calories 262 (48% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 5g • fat 14g
• sat. fat 8g • chol. 48mg • sod. 114mg • calc. 186mg • fiber 0g
