RECIPES USING THE JUICER AND BLENDER - SMOOTHIES

Pineapple and mango shake

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

8oz (250g) pineapple chunks

2 oranges, peel and pith removed, cut in half

1 large ripe mango (about 12oz/375g), peeled, stoned and cubed

½ripe banana, peeled and cut in pieces

½cup (4 fl oz/125ml) milk or soy milk

6 ice cubes

Method

1.Using the juicer attachment, feed the pineapple chunks and oranges through the juice extractor’s feed tube.

2.Using the blender attachment, process the pineapple/orange juice, mango, milk, banana and ice cubes for about 1 minute on the SMOOTHIE setting or until mixture is smooth.

3.Pour the shake evenly into 4 chilled glasses. Serve immediately.

Fruit Salad Smoothie

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 oranges, peel and pith removed, cut in half

1lb (500g), cubed watermelon, rind and seeds removed

8oz (250g), cubed cantaloupe

1 kiwi fruit, peeled and cut in half

16 seedless green grapes

4 ripe strawberries, hulled

6 ice cubes

Method

1.Using the juicer attachment, feed the oranges, watermelon, cantaloupe, kiwi fruit and grapes through the juice extractor’s feed tube.

2.Using the blender attachment, process the mixed fruit juice, strawberries and ice for about 1 minute on the SMOOTHIE setting or until mixture is smooth.

3.Pour the smoothie evenly into 4 chilled glasses. Serve immediately.

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Breville BJB840XL manual Pineapple and mango shake, Fruit Salad Smoothie, Recipes Using the Juicer and Blender Smoothies

BJB840XL specifications

The Breville BJB840XL, also known as the Juice and Blend, is a versatile kitchen appliance that seamlessly combines the functionality of a blender and a juicer. With its sleek design and powerful performance, it caters to health-conscious consumers who seek to incorporate fresh juices and smoothies into their daily diets.

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