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BANANA-PINEAPPLE
FREEZE
Makes two
1cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 medium banana, cut into 1" pieces
1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk 1 cup ice cubes
Add water, and process on food processor speed until smooth, about 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks. Reheat before serving.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon: Calories 85 (53% from fat) • carbo. 9g
•prot. 1g • fat 5g • sat. fat 3g
•chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg
CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE
Makes 3/4 cup
1small garlic clove, peeled and quartered
3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt
Place garlic in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and
ula. Turn blender ON and blend on purée for
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 38 (0% from fat) • carbo. 9g
•prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
•chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg
OATMEAL WITH
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until smooth, about
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 152 (0% from fat) • carbo. 32g •
prot. 6g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 3mg • sod. 87mg
TOMATO SAUCE
Makes four 2-ounce servings
1
2medium shallots, peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
process on food processor speed until finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, and blend on stir until combined, about
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 126 (100% from fat) • carbo. 0g
•prot. 0g • fat 14g • sat. fat 2g
•chol. 0mg • sod. 56mg
BANANAS
Makes eight
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick cooking oats
1/2 cup banana pieces,
in 1" pieces (about 1/2 of a small banana)
Place milk in a small saucepan over medium heat and warm for about 5
Sauces/Dressings/ Vinaigrettes
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Makes six tablespoons
3
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup boiling water, cooled for 5 minutes
Place chocolate and sugar in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until coarsely chopped, about
Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on purée until coarsely chopped, about
Note: Purée
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 57 (16% from fat) • carbo. 10g
•prot. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g
•chol. 0mg • sod. 312mg
Baby Food
PURÉ ED SQUASH
Makes four
1medium acorn squash about
1/4 cup water
Cut squash in half, and remove seeds. Place in a
2 tablespoons of water, cover with plastic wrap, and cook until soft, about
minutes (do not boil). Add oats, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until oatmeal thickens, about 1 minute.
Place oatmeal mixture and banana in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on purée until smooth, about
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 67 (26% from fat) • carbo. 10g
•prot. 3g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g
•chol. 5mg • sod. 23mg
Variation:
Substitute other ripe fruits such as peaches, pears or fresh apricots.
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