Cuisinart CSB-77C manual Smoothies and Drinks, Now and then indulgence is good for the soul

Vegetables (uncooked)	Peel as needed, cut into 1⁄2 - inch (1.25 cm)
	pieces. Peel celery with vegetable peeler to
	remove tough strings. Chop / process up to 1⁄2
	cup (125 ml) at a time.
Meat (Beef, Pork)	6 oz or 175 g, cut into 1⁄2 - inch (1.25 cm)
	pieces.

SMOOTHIES AND DRINKS

BLUEBERRY BANANA ANTI-OXIDANT SMOOTHIE

Makes 2 cups (500 ml)

1	cup (250 ml) frozen blueberries
1	small [41⁄2 ounces (125 g)] banana, sliced
3⁄4	cup (75 ml) soy milk or fat-free milk
14	grams soy protein powder (or soy protein isolate)
1	teaspoon (5 ml) flaxseed oil
1–2	teaspoons (5 ml -10 ml) honey (optional)

Place soy milk, protein powder, blueberries, banana, flaxseed oil and honey if using in Mixing/Measuring Cup container. Insert the Cuisinart® Hand Blender, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion until ingredients are combined, about 35 seconds.

Nutritional information per cup (250 ml) (made without honey): Calories 159 (17% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 9g • fat 3g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 12mg • calc. 89mg • fiber 4g

	STRAWBERRY KIWI SMOOTHIE
Makes one 14-ounce (400 ml) smoothie
1	cup (250 ml) frozen strawberries, partly thawed
1	kiwi, peeled, cut into eighths
1⁄2	cup (125 ml) fat-free vanilla yogurt
1⁄2	cup (125 ml) fat-free milk
1	tablespoon (15 ml) honey

Place ingredients in the Mixing/Measuring Cup. Insert the blender, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using a gentle up-and- down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 30–35 seconds.

Nutritional information per smoothie:

Calories 286 (2% from fat) • carb. 63g • pro. 11g • fat 1g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 4mg • sod. 133mg • calc. 371mg • fiber 6g

	FROZEN COFFEE FRAPPÉ
Makes one 12-ounce (340 ml) beverage
13⁄4	cups (425 ml) coffee ice cream or ice milk
1⁄2	cup (125 ml) strong brewed coffee (may use espresso)
2	tablespoons (30 ml) fat-free milk

Place ingredients in Mixing/Measuring Cup. Insert blender, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 20–30 seconds.

For a thicker style milkshake:

Fill Mixing/Measuring Cup with coffee ice cream up to the 1-cup (250 ml) mark. Add 1⁄4 cup (50 ml) brewed coffee and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of fat-free milk. Blend using the same technique as above.

For a Mudslide variation:

Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) each of Irish Cream Liqueur and Kahlua®.

Nutritional information per shake:

Calories 215 (44% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 5g • fat 11g

• sat. fat 7g • chol. 45mg • sod. 105mg • calc. 172mg • fiber 0g

Kahlua® is a registered trademark owned by the Kahlua Company.

PEACH MARGARITA

Makes 2 cups (500 ml)

1 cup (250 ml) frozen peaches

1cup (250 ml) citrus juice (orange, lime, lemon in any combination)

1⁄3	cup (75 ml) good quality tequila
1⁄2	tablespoon (7 ml) Triple Sec or Grand Marnier®
1–2	teaspoons (5 ml - 10 ml) granulated sugar

Place ingredients into Mixing/Measuring Cup. Insert the blender, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are combined, about 30 seconds.

Nutritional information per cup (250 ml):

Calories 177 (0% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0mg • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 2g

Grand Marnier® is a registered trademark owned by the Société des Produits Marnier-LaPostolle.

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

We made our Hot Chocolate with fat-free milk and it was a big hit. For a richer chocolate, make it with whole or reduced-fat milk.

Now and then indulgence is good for the soul.

Makes 12–16 servings

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