teaspoons of vanilla or other flavoring. Consistency with be that of a thickened, but not fluffy whipped cream and is most appropriate for topping desserts or coffee drinks.
When using the blender to purée hot mixtures such as creamed soups and baby foods, strain the solids from the liquid, reserving the cooking liquid. Then place the cooked solids in the blender jar along with 1/2 to 1 cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Use the Pulse function to chop, then blend until desired consistency/purée is reached.
Allow hot foods to cool slightly before blending to prevent steam buildup which may cause the lid to lift up from the blender jar.
Keep your blender out on the counter within easy reach and you will be surprised how often you will use it.
Keep ice cubes made of juices, yogurt, milk or fruit purées on hand to substitute for plain ice when making smoothies and frosty beverages to prevent diluting the drink.
For quick cleaning, add 1 cup of warm water and a drop of liquid dish soap to the blender jar. Cover and blend on Low or High for 30 seconds or more as needed. Discard the soapy water and rinse blender thoroughly before the next use.
RECIPES
SMOOTHIES, SHAKES, FRAPPÉS, FROZEN BEVERAGES
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Layers of fresh fruit blend in just seconds to make this
Makes six
1/2 cup orange juice
1cup cantaloupe, cut into 1" pieces
1cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1cup pineapple chunks (1" pieces) (fresh or canned, drained)
1 cup navel orange segments, cut into 1" pieces
1cup strawberries, hulled and halved
1cup mango chunks (1" pieces)
1medium banana, cut into 1/2" slices
1cup 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 High. Turn blender on and blend for 20 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
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 in 1" pieces
1cup orange juice
1cup fat free vanilla yogurt
2cups frozen strawberries (do not thaw)
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Set on High 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.
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