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SMOOTHIES AND MILKSHAKES
This blender has the edge over any other kitchen appliance when making smoothies
and milkshakes. The dimensions of the Dualit blades and the construction of the jar
ensure the smoothest, most inviting and velvety textures.
1 / BASIC FRESH FRUIT MILKSHAKE
(serves two)
You can’t go wrong with this simple formula: use your imagination and change the fruit –
the fruits in season are usually the ripest. Have your glasses ready before you start.
• 200g (7 oz) fresh soft fruit e.g. raspberries,
• blueberries, peaches, bananas
• 200ml (7 fl oz) cold milk
If using larger fruits such as bananas or peaches, peel, stone if necessary, and cut into
small pieces. Berries can be added whole. Place the fruit, milk and syrup (if using) in the
blender and whizz until you have a smooth, well-blended cream. Finally add the ice-cream
and blend until all is bubbly, frothy and creamy. Serve immediately.
2 / PASSION FRUIT SMOOTHIE
(serves two)
This is a sweet drink, given extra kick by spicy nutmeg.
• 2 large, ripe bananas, peeled, cut into chunks
• 4 ripe and wizened passion fruit, cut in half
• 300ml (10 fl oz) plain natural fat-free yoghurt
Spoon out the contents of the passion fruit into the blender and pulse until the seeds are
slightly loosened from their thick juice. Remove from the blender and set in a sieve over a
bowl. Place this juice and all the other ingredients, except the nutmeg, in the blender and
whizz on speed 3 until smooth. Serve in a tall glass, with a dusting of nutmeg on top.
3 / RIPE PEACH AND BANANA (
serves two adults or four toddlers)
This is also suitable for babies and toddlers 9-12 months’ old and upwards. For babies and
toddlers, dilute the smoothie with filtered water.
• 500ml (17 fl oz) natural yogurt
• 2 ripe bananas, peeled & cut into small rounds
• 1 big ripe peach, peeled, halved and stoned
Place all the ingredients in a blender, and whizz until well-mixed and frothy. Serve straight
from the blender or, for babies and toddlers, add up to 500ml (17 fl oz) filtered water and
blend again. Alternatively, freeze, undiluted, in an ice-cube tray.
• 1-2 tbsp flavoured syrup e.g. grenadine,
• raspberry (optional)
• 1-3 scoops vanilla ice-cream
• 200ml (6 fl oz) sparkling mineral water
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Small pinch cinnamon
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FRESH FRUIT & vEGETABLE jUICES
Fresh fruit and vegetable juices offer some of the most effective methods of cleansing
and healing your body. A combination of fresh fruit and vegetables will supply all you
need to ward off ill health and give a cleansing boost to your vital organs.
1 / CARROT AND BEETROOT DETOX (serves four)
Drink this every day during a short detox, or make it at least once a week. It is wonderfully
cleansing for the liver. Choose organic fruit and vegetables and wash them well before
chopping them into chunks. If you cannot get all the ingredients, make it with just carrots,
apples and grapes.
• 2 (350g [12 oz]) organic carrots, washed
but not peeled, chopped
• 1 green apple, peeled and chopped
Place all the ingredients in your blender and add 250ml (9fl oz) water. Blend on speed 4
until thick and smooth. Do not store; finish within the day.
• 12 grapes
• 1 small raw beetroot, peeled and chopped
• 1 small handful baby spinach or parsley
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