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

½cup orange juice

1cup cantaloupe, cut into 1" pieces

1cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)

1cup pineapple chunks (1" pieces) (fresh or canned, drained)

1cup navel orange segments, cut into 1" pieces

1cup strawberries, hulled and halved

1cup mango chunks (1" pieces)

1medium banana, cut into ½" 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 six 8-oz. servings

2cups pineapple chunks

1medium banana, cut into 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:

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 six 8-oz. servings

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

1medium banana, cut into 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

CRÈME CARAMEL SHAKE

This shake is an excellent source of calcium, making a

now and then indulgence a good thing.

Makes four 8-oz servings

2cups lowfat milk

2cups light vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt

3 tablespoons caramel syrup

2teaspoons vanilla extract

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

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 223 (30% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 9g • fat 8g

• sat. fat 5g • chol. 39mg • sod. 131mg • calc. 315mg • fiber 0g

MONKEY-DOODLE SHAKE

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

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Cuisinart CBT500L, IB-7530 manual Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie, TO-FRUITTI Smoothies, Crème Caramel Shake, MONKEY-DOODLE Shake

CBT500L, IB-7530 specifications

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