cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1cup (250 ml) strawberries, hulled and halved

¾cup (175 ml) mango, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1medium banana, cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) slices

1cup (250 ml) ice cubes (about 6 standard)

Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blend- er 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.

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

TASTE OF THE TROPICS SMOOTHIE

Makes 5 cups (1.25 L)

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

1mango, cut into cubes (about 1 to 1½ cups [250-375 ml])

1cup (250 ml) frozen papaya

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

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

5ounces (145 ml) dark rum (optional)

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 70 (4% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 14mg • fiber 1g

COCOA BANANA SMOOTHIE

Makes 4 cups (1 L)

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

6ounces (170 g) lowfat coffee yogurt

3 tablespoons (45 ml) chocolate syrup

½ teaspoon (2 ml) espresso powder

1 cup (250 ml) vanilla soymilk

6-8 ice 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 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 (250 ml) serving:

Calories 70 (12% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 25mg • calc. 41mg • fiber 1g

BREAKFAST BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE

This meal-in-a-smoothie is a perfect start to the day.

Makes 3½ cups (875 ml)

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

1cup (250 ml) fresh strawberries

1cup (250 ml) frozen berries (raspberries or strawberries)

1½ cups (375 ml) orange juice or soymilk

½cup (125 ml) fat-free vanilla yogurt

1tablespoon (15 ml) protein powder (soy or whey)

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 70 (5% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 5g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 11mg • calc. 79mg • fiber 2g

POWER BERRY ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE

Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L)

1cup (250 ml) frozen blueberries

1¼ cups (300 ml) fresh strawberries, quartered

1cup (250 ml) frozen raspberries 3½ cups (875 ml) orange juice

2 tablespoons (30 ml) protein powder 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) wheat germ

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SMO-56C specifications

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