Fresh Fruit Smoothie

RECIPES

Before starting any of these or your own recipes, make sure the Cuisinart® Smart Power Classic™ 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, it is 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

Layers of fresh fruit blend in just seconds to make this

all-fruit smoothie.

Makes six 8-ounce servings

½cup orange juice

1cup cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch pieces

1cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)

¾cup pineapple chunks in 1-inch pieces

(fresh or canned, drained)

1cup navel orange segments, cut into 1-inch pieces

1cup strawberries, hulled and halved

¾cup mango, cut into 1-inch pieces

1medium banana, cut into ½-inch slices

1cup ice cubes (about 6 standard)

Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Select Liquefy and process for 25–30 seconds until smooth.

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

Pomegranate & Strawberry Smoothie

With antioxidants and calcium, this delicious and refreshing smoothie is a great way to start the day. If desired, add a scoop of whey or soy protein powder.

Makes about 6 cups

1½ cups pomegranate juice*

1cup fat-free plain yogurt

2tablespoons honey (or to taste)

12ounces partially thawed frozen strawberries

(let stand at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before blending)

For garnish: orange or tangerine slices, fresh pomegranate seeds (about ½ tablespoon per serving).

Place all ingredients (except garnish) in blender jar. Select Liquefy and blend for about 20–30 seconds until smooth, creamy and homogenous. Serve as is, or garnish each serving with a wedge of orange or tangerine, and a sprinkling of fresh pomegranate seeds.

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):

Calories 113 (3% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 3g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 49mg • calc. 100mg • fiber 2g

*You may use either freshly made pomegranate juice or purchased pomegranate juice. To prepare fresh pomegranate juice in your Cuisinart® SmartPower Classic™ Blender, remove the seeds from a fresh pomegranate. Place in blender jar. Select Purée and blend until puréed. Press the purée through a fine mesh strainer to remove seed particles.

One average pomegranate will yield about ½ cup fresh pomegranate juice.

Berry, Pear & Ginger Smoothie

Makes about 6 cups

¾cup cranberry juice

¾cup pear nectar

2pears, ripe but firm (about 1 pound total), peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces

1cup lowfat vanilla yogurt

¾ cup frozen raspberries

½ teaspoon ginger (or ½ tablespoon candied ginger)

8 ice cubes