1cup (250ml) strawberries, cut into 1" pieces (2.5cm)

1medium banana, cut into 1" pieces (2.5cm)

1cup (250ml) ice cubes

Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Do not pack fruit tightly into blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on Food Processor Speed until smooth, about 30-40 seconds. Turn blender OFF.

Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter the smoothie.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carbo. 22g

prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg

sod. 5mg

BANANA-PINEAPPLE

FREEZE

Makes two 8-ounce (250ml) servings

1cup (250ml) unsweetened pineapple juice

1/2 medium banana, cut into 1" pieces (2.5cm)

1/4 cup (50ml) instant nonfat dry milk

1cup (250ml) ice cubes

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 25-30 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 152 (0% from fat) • carbo. 32g

prot. 6g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg

sod. 87mg

SAUCES/DRESSINGS/ VINAIGRETTES

CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Makes six tablespoons (90ml)

31-ounce (28g) squares semisweet chocolate, each broken into 8 pieces

1-1/2 teaspoons (7ml) sugar

1/4 cup (50ml) 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 10-15 seconds. 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 (15ml): Calories 85 (53% from fat) • carbo. 9g

prot. 1g • fat 5g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 0mg

sod. 0mg

TOMATO SAUCE

Makes four 2-ounce (50ml) servings

128-ounce (875ml) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained

2medium shallots, peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces (1.3cm)

1/2 teaspoon (2ml) dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) salt

1/2 teaspoon (2ml) sugar

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on Purée until

coarsely chopped, about 10-15 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Transfer to skillet or saucepan; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20-30 minutes.

Note: Purée 20-25 seconds for a smoother sauce.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 57 (16% from fat) • carbo. 10g

prot. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg

sod. 312mg

CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE

Makes 3/4 cup (175ml)

1small garlic clove, peeled and quartered

3/4 cup (175ml) vegetable oil 1/4 cup (50ml) red wine vinegar

1tablespoon (15ml) Dijon mustard

1/8 teaspoon (0.5ml) ground white pepper

1/8 teaspoon (0.5ml) salt

Place garlic in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on Food Processor Speed until finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, and blend on Stir until combined, about 15- 20 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon (15ml): Calories 126 (100% from fat) • carbo. 0g

prot. 0g • fat 14g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg

sod. 56mg

BABY FOOD

PURÉED SQUASH

Makes four 2-ounce (50ml) servings

1medium acorn squash (about 1-1/4 pounds) (680g)

1/4 cup (50ml) water

Cut squash in half, and remove seeds. Place in a microwave-safe dish with

2 tablespoons (25ml) of water, cover with plastic wrap, and cook at 100% power until soft, about 12-14 minutes. Allow to cool, and scrape out pulp with a spoon. (There will be about 1-1/2 cups (375ml) pulp.) Place water, then pulp in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Purée until smooth, about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and blend on Purée for 10-15 more seconds. Turn blender OFF. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to

1 week, or freeze in individual portions for up to 2 months.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 38 (0% from fat) • carbo. 9g

prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg

sod. 2mg

OATMEAL WITH BANANAS

Makes eight 2-ounce (50ml) servings 1-1/2 cups (375ml) milk

1/2 cup (125ml) plus 2 tablespoons (25ml) quick cooking oats

1/2 cup (125ml) banana pieces, in 1" (2.5cm) pieces (about 1/2 of a small banana)

Place milk in a small saucepan over medium heat and warm for about 5 minutes (do not boil). Add oats, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low,

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BFP-703C specifications

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