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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
To activate blender
Plug in, turn knob to desired
speed
To begin blending
Turn knob
To change speeds
Turn knob
To pulse
Turn knob to pulse
To crush ice
Blend on High
To stop blending (and
deactivate blender)
Turn knob to off and unplug
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to this guide to choose the best blender speed
for your desired result.
Ingredient/Recipe
Speed
Result
Reconstituting frozen
juice concentrate
Low
Smooth
and full-
bodied
Mayonnaise
Low
Thick and
creamy
Salad dressings
Low or High
Completely
blended
and
emulsified
Nuts [shelled, ½ cup
(125 ml) or less at a time]
High – Pulse
to chop
Coarse to
fine
Heavy or whipping cream Low – Pulse
Thick,
creamy
topping
Bread, cookies or crack-
ers [add ½-inch (pieces,
1 cup or less at a time)
High – Pulse
first, then
blend
Coarse
to fine as
desired
Grating/chopping citrus
zest [add 1 to 2 teaspoons
(5 to 10 ml) sugar or salt
from recipe]
Low – Pulse
first, then
blend
Uniformly
fine
Smoothies, shakes,
health drinks
Low or High
Smooth,
creamy
and thick
Baby food/fruit and
vegetable purée
High
Smooth
and
creamy
Frozen cocktails
High
Thick and
slushy
Hard cheeses
High – Pulse
first, then
blend
Coarse
to fine
Spices
Low or High
– Pulse first,
then blend
Coarse
to fine
RECIPES
Berry Cherry Smoothie .................................. 9
Power Blast
Protein Smoothie ........................................... 9
Very Berry Smoothie ..................................... 9
Kale Smoothie ............................................... 9
Immune Support Smoothie ......................... 10
Vitamin C Smoothie .................................... 10
Piña Colada ................................................. 10
Strawberry Daiquiri ...................................... 10
Frozen Hot Chocolate with Baileys ............. 11
Pistachio Milkshake..................................... 11
Curried Coconut and
Butternut Squash Soup ............................... 11
Corn and Green Chile Chowder .................. 12
Lightened Broccoli Potato Soup ................. 12
Creamy Tomato Soup ................................. 13
Champagne Vinaigrette ............................... 13
Creamy Caesar Dressing ............................ 13
Creamy Dill Dressing ................................... 14
Hollandaise Sauce....................................... 14
Thai Peanut Sauce ...................................... 15
Banana Buttermilk Pancakes ...................... 15
Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse .................... 16
Raspberry Sauce ......................................... 16
Berry Cherry Smoothie
This kid-friendly smoothie is a
vitamin-packed way to start the day.
Makes about 4 cups (1 L)
½
cups (125 ml) orange juice
½
cup (125 ml) plain yogurt
2
ripe bananas, quartered
1
cup (250 ml) fresh strawberries,
hulled and halved
1
cup (250 ml) frozen blueberries
2
cups (500 ml) frozen cherries
1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) honey (optional)
1. Put ingredients into the blender jar in order
listed.
2. Blend on High until smooth, about 1 minute.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving [8 ounces (227 g)]:
Calories 160 (9% from fat) • carb. 37g • pro. 3g • fat 1g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 4mg • sod. 20mg • calc. 70mg • fiber 4g
Power Blast Protein Smoothie
Blend up this smoothie for a post-workout boost.
Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L)
2
cups (500 ml) soy, almond or hemp milk
(cow’s milk may also be used)
½
cup (125 ml) plain or vanilla yogurt
2
tablespoons (30 ml) protein powder
3
tablespoons (45 ml) almond butter
(any nut butter may be substituted)
2
tablespoons (30 ml) honey
2
ripe bananas, quartered
1
cup (250 ml) frozen peaches
1
cup (250 ml) frozen blueberries
1. Put ingredients into the blender jar in order
listed.
2. Blend on High until smooth, about 1 minute.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving [8 ounces (227 g)]:
Calories 175 (23% from fat) • carb. 28g • pro. 8g • fat 5g
• sat. fat 1g • chol. 3mg • sod. 76mg • calc. 70mg • fiber 3g
Very Berry Smoothie
A simple formula for a summertime drink,
the mix of frozen and fresh fruit creates
the perfect slushy consistency.
Makes about 3 cups (750 ml)
1
cup (250 ml) orange juice
1
ripe banana, quartered
1
cup (250 ml) fresh strawberries, hulled
½
cup (125 ml) frozen mixed berries
1
cup (250 ml) frozen strawberries
1. Put all ingredients into blender jar in order listed.
2. Blend on High until smooth, about 1½ minutes.
Nutritional information per serving [8 ounces (227 g)]:
Calories 56 (3% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 1g • fat 0g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 6mg
• calc. 18mg • fiber 2g
Kale Smoothie
Green smoothies are all the rage for good reason –
they are packed with nutrients and are a great way to
start the day. This is what we like to call the beginner’s
smoothie, for the mango and strawberries add just the
right amount of sweetness to balance out the kale.
Makes about 2½ cups (625 ml)
1
cup (250 ml) almond milk, or orange juice
4
stems locinato kale, trimmed of hard stems
and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces [2 cups
(500 ml) chopped]
1
medium apple, cored and cut into 1-inch
(2.5 cm) pieces
½
cup (125 ml) frozen mango
½
cup (125 ml) frozen strawberries
1. Put all ingredients into blender jar in the order
listed.
2. Blend on High until completely smooth and
bright green, for 1½ minutes.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving [10 ounces (283 g)]:
Calories 48 (16% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 2g • fat 1g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 27mg • fiber 2g
