Cuisinart CBT-500C manual Fresh Fruit Smoothie, Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie, TO-FRUITTI Smoothies

bits of butter will begin to form.) If desired add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar and 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) of vanilla or other flavouring. 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 liquid in the blender jar along with 1/2 to 1 cup (125-250 ml) 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 build-up 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 to make smoothies and frosty beverages without diluting the drink.

For quick cleaning, add 1 cup (250 ml) 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 all fruit smoothie.

Makes six 8-ounce servings

1/2 cup (125 ml) orange juice

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

1cup (250 ml) raspberries (fresh or frozen)

1cup (250 ml) pineapple chunks (1" (2.5 cm) pieces) (fresh or canned, drained)

1cup (250 ml) navel orange segments, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces

1 cup (250 ml) strawberries, hulled and halved

1cup (250 ml) mango chunks (1" (2.5 cm) pieces)

1medium banana, cut into 1/2" (1.3 cm) slices

1cup (250 ml) 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 (500 ml) pineapple chunks

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

1cup (250 ml) orange juice

1cup (250 ml) fat free vanilla yogurt

2cups (500 ml) 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

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