Cuisinart SPB-6C manual Juice Bar Orange Smoothie, To-Fruitti Smoothies, Dulce De Leche Shake

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup [250 ml]):

Calories 129 (5% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 2mg • sod. 29mg • calc. 82mg • fiber 3g

JUICE BAR ORANGE SMOOTHIE

This calcium-rich smoothie makes a refreshing afternoon snack.

Makes 4 servings

4strips orange zest, bitter white pith removed

2tablespoons (30 ml) sugar

1cup (250 ml) orange segments, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1cup (250 ml) fat-free milk

1cup (250 ml) orange/tangerine juice blend

½cup (125 ml) powdered fat-free milk

1 teaspoon (5 ml) powdered egg white

2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract

15 ice cubes

Place orange zest and half the sugar in blender jar. Select Purée and blend for 10–15 seconds. Add remaining ingredients to blender jar in order listed; cover blender jar. Select Liquefy, cover and blend until smooth and slushy, about 20–30 seconds.

Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 130 (2% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 6g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg • sod. 89mg • calc. 219mg • fiber 1g

BASIC 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 about 48 ounces (720 g)

2cups (500 ml) pineapple chunks

1medium banana, cut in 1-inch (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. Select Liquefy 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

Tofu is a great source of protein and a nice alternative to using dairy products in smoothies. Change the fruits to suit your own taste.

Makes 48 ounces (1.4 L)

2cups (500 ml) mango chunks (1-inch [2.5 cm] pieces), about 12 ounces (360 ml)

1medium banana, cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1cup (250 ml) orange, apple or other fruit juice

1cup (250 ml) soy milk/beverage

1tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract

1cup (250 ml) silken tofu, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

2cups (500 ml) frozen strawberries (do not thaw)

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Select Liquefy 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

DULCE DE LECHE SHAKE

Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)

3cups (750 ml)vanilla bean or French vanilla ice cream

1½ cups (375 ml) milk (whole or reduced fat)

1⁄3 cup (75 ml) dulce de leche (a very thick,

Spanish/South American “caramel sauce” which can be found in well- stocked grocery and specialty food markets)

Garnish: Sugared pecans, sliced fresh peach or strawberry

For an adult dessert drink, add bourbon, rum, brandy or liqueur such as amaretto or Frangelico – about ½ ounce (15 g) per ¾ cup (175 ml) shake.

Place ice cream, milk, and dulce de leche in blender jar in that order. Select Liquefy and blend until smooth, creamy, and homogenous, about 30–40 seconds.

Serve in chilled martini glasses as a dessert drink. Garnish with chopped sugared pecans and a slice of fresh peach or strawberry.

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup [250 ml]):

Calories 262 (48% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 5g • fat 14g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 48mg • sod. 114mg • calc. 186mg • fiber 0g

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