Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.

To dispense smoothie: With blender on high, place a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blend- ing stick as smoothie is dispensing.

Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 92 (7% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro. 6g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg • calc. 79mg • fiber 2g

SUNSHINE SMOOTHIE

This smoothie is the next best thing

to being on the beach!

Makes 4½ cups (1.25 ml)

2cups (500 ml) frozen pineapple, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks

2frozen bananas, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1cup (250 ml) frozen peaches

2tablespoons (30 ml) cream of coconut

1½ cups (375 ml) orange/peach/mango juice blend (orange juice may be substituted)

Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.

To dispense smoothie: With blender on high, place a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blend- ing stick as smoothie is dispensing.

Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 77 (12% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 1g

CRAN-RASPBERRY LEMON SMOOTHIE

Makes 5 cups (1.25 L)

½cup (125 ml) frozen cranberries 1½ cups (375 ml) lemon sorbet

1 cup (250 ml) fresh or frozen raspberries

2cups (500 ml) orange/peach/mango juice blend (orange juice may be substituted)

Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.

To dispense smoothie: With blender on high, place a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as smoothie is dispensing.

NOTE: This smoothie is on the tart side. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, just add a tablespoon or two of sugar (15 - 30 ml).

Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 85 (1% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg • calc. 12mg • fiber 1g

WATERMELON STRAWBERRY COOLER This cooler makes a sweet, refreshing treat

Makes 4 cups (1 L)

1½ cups (375 ml) strawberry sorbet, softened

2tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice

4cups (1L) fresh watermelon, cut into cubes

Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.

To dispense cooler: With blender on low, place a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as cooler is dispensing.

Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 68 (5% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 6mg • calc. 10mg • fiber 1g

CUCUMBER MELON AGUA FRESCA

The ultimate refreshing drink on a hot summer day.

Makes 4½ cups (1.125 L)

2½ cups (625 ml) cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped

1½ cups (375 ml) honeydew melon, cut into cubes

2tablespoons (30 ml) lime juice

2tablespoons (30 ml) fresh mint, roughly chopped

1½-inch (1.25 cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

½cup (125 ml) apple juice

½cup (125 ml) water

8ice cubes

Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.

To dispense: With blender on high, place a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the

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Cuisinart SMO-56C Sunshine Smoothie, Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca, Makes 4½ cups 1.125 L, CRAN-RASPBERRY Lemon Smoothie

SMO-56C specifications

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