Cuisinart CBT-500FP manual Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie, TO-FRUITTI Smoothies, MONKEY-DOODLE Shake

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.

Makes 48 ounces

1cup mango chunks (1" pieces), about 12 ounces

1medium banana, cut in 1" pieces

1cup orange, apple or other fruit juice

1cup soy milk/beverage

1tablespoon vanilla extract

1cup silken tofu, cut into 1" pieces

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 135 (18% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 5g • fat 2g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 63mg • fiber 4g

MONKEY-DOODLE SHAKE

Chocolate frozen yogurt and bananas are combined to make this creamy shake.

Makes 4 servings

2 cups lowfat milk

2bananas, peeled, cut into 1" pieces

2cups lowfat chocolate frozen yogurt

2tablespoons chocolate syrup

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar. Set on High and blend until smooth, creamy and thickened, about 40 to 50 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses with straws.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 257 (18% from fat) • carb. 46g • pro. 8g • fat 5g

• sat. fat 3g • chol. 19mg • sod. 95mg • calc. 216mg • fiber 2g

MOCHA FRAPPÉ

Why go out for special coffee drinks when you can prepare them easily at home in your Cuisinart ® Blender.

Makes 2 servings

8 ounces espresso or double strength coffee, chilled*

1⁄4 cup chocolate sauce

2tablespoons flavored syrup – vanilla, hazelnut, almond, raspberry, etc.

15 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar. Set on High and blend until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

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