Berry, Pear & Ginger Smoothie

Ginger adds a refreshing and different flavor to this 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

¾cup frozen raspberries (or blueberries)

½teaspoon 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

2cups fresh tangerine or orange sections (remove bitter white pith and seeds)

2½ cups (1 pound) mango pieces (¾-inch)

8ounces 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

2cups lemon sorbet

2cups 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

3cups 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

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