Fresh Fruit Smoothie, TO-FRUITTI Smoothies

RECIPES

Before starting any of these or your own recipes, make sure the Cuisinart® Smart Power Basics™ 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, they are 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

FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Layers of fresh fruit blend in just seconds to make this all fruit smoothie.

Makes six 8-ounce servings

1/2 cup orange juice

1 cup cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch pieces

1cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)

1cup pineapple chunks in 1-inch pieces (fresh or canned, drained)

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

1cup strawberries, hulled and halved

1cup mango, cut into 1-inch pieces

1medium banana, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 cup ice cubes (about 6 standard)

Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Set blender speed on 18. Turn blender on and process for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Turn blender off.

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

JUICE BAR ORANGE SMOOTHIE

This calcium rich smoothie makes a refreshing afternoon snack.

Makes 4 servings

4strips orange zest, bitter white pith removed

2 tablespoons sugar

1cup orange segments, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup fat-free milk

1cup orange tangerine juice blend 1/2 cup powdered fat-free milk

1teaspoon powdered egg white

2teaspoons vanilla extract

15 ice cubes

Place orange zest and half the sugar in blender jar. Set on Speed 12 and blend for 10 to 15 seconds. Add remaining ingredi- ents to blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar. Set on Speed 18 and cover and blend until smooth and slushy, about 20 to 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 130 (2% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 6g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg • sod. 89mg • calc. 219mg

fiber 1g

FRUIT AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE

A delicious drink for “breakfast on the run.” The fruits may be varied to suit your own taste. Add more calcium by using calcium enriched orange juice.

Makes 48 ounces

2 cups pineapple chunks

1medium banana, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup orange juice

1cup fat-free vanilla yogurt

2cups frozen strawberries (do not thaw)

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Set on Speed 18 and blend until smooth and creamy, about 20 seconds. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutritional information per serving

(based on 6 servings):

Calories 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 76mg

fiber 2g

TO-FRUITTI SMOOTHIES

The much-maligned tofu is a good source of protein and a nice alternative to using dairy products in smoothies. Change the fruits to suit your own taste.

Makes 48 ounces

2cups mango, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 12 ounces)

1medium banana, cut into 1-inch pieces

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