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RECIPES
Before starting any of these or your own
recipes, make sure the Cuisinart
®
Smart
Power Basics™ 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, they are 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)
1
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
1
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.
Set blender speed on 18. Turn blender on
and process for 25 to 30 seconds until
smooth. Turn blender off.
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
JUICE BAR ORANGE SMOOTHIE
This calcium rich smoothie makes a
refreshing afternoon snack.
Makes 4 servings
4
strips orange zest, bitter white
pith removed
2
tablespoons sugar
1
cup orange segments, cut into
1-inch pieces
1
cup fat-free milk
1
cup orange tangerine juice blend
1/2
cup powdered fat-free milk
1
teaspoon powdered egg white
2
teaspoons vanilla extract
15
ice cubes
Place orange zest and half the sugar in
blender jar. Set on Speed 12 and blend for
10 to 15 seconds. Add remaining ingredi-
ents to blender jar in order listed; cover
blender jar. Set on Speed 18 and cover
and blend until smooth and slushy, about
20 to 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 130 (2% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 6g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg • sod. 89mg • calc. 219mg
fiber 1g
FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE
A delicious drink for “breakfast on the run.”
The fruits may be varied to suit your own
taste. Add more calcium by using calcium
enriched orange juice.
Makes 48 ounces
2
cups pineapple chunks
1
medium banana, cut into 1-inch
pieces
1
cup orange juice
1
cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
2
cups frozen strawberries (do not
thaw)
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Set on Speed 18 and blend until
smooth and creamy, about 20 seconds.
Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutritional information per serving
(based on 6 servings):
Calories 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 76mg
fiber 2g
TO-FRUITTI SMOOTHIES
The much-maligned tofu is a good source
of protein and a nice alternative to using
dairy products in smoothies. Change the
fruits to suit your own taste.
Makes 48 ounces
2
cups mango, cut into 1-inch
pieces (about 12 ounces)
1
medium banana, cut into 1-inch
pieces
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