Cuisinart SPB-6C manual Monkey Doodle Shake, Orange Mango Peach Frappé, Mocha Frappé

MONKEY DOODLE SHAKE

Chocolate, bananas and peanut butter are combined to make this creamy shake.

Makes 4 servings

2cups (500 ml) lowfat milk

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

2cups (500 ml) lowfat chocolate frozen yogurt

3tablespoons (45 ml) peanut butter

3tablespoons (45 ml) chocolate syrup

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar. Select Liquefy and blend until smooth, creamy and thickened, about 1 minute. Serve immediately in tall glasses with straws.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 356 (28% from fat) • carb. 54g • pro. 11g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 19mg • sod. 104mg • calc. 221mg • fiber 3g

ORANGE MANGO PEACH FRAPPÉ

Make your orange juice ice cubes ahead and be ready to make this or other smoothies when you want a refreshing treat.

Makes 4 servings

¾cup (175 ml) orange juice

2mangoes, peeled, cut in cubes

¾cup (175ml) peach slices (may use frozen)

½cup (125 ml) peach or apricot nectar or juice

¼cup (50 ml) fresh lime juice

½cup (125 ml) white grape juice orange slices and fresh mint for garnish

Freeze orange juice in ice cube trays (¾ cup [175 ml] will make 7–8 standard ice cubes).

Place the mangoes, peaches, nectar and juices in the blender jar in this order. Cover blender jar. Select Liquefy and blend until smooth, 20–30 seconds. Serve immediately.

Serve in chilled glasses garnished with orange slices and fresh mint sprigs.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 135 (3% from fat) • carb. 35g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 23mg • fiber 3g

Note: For a frappé with a kick, substitute vodka or light rum for the white grape juice.

MOCHA FRAPPÉ

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

Makes 2 servings

8ounces (240 ml) espresso or double-strength coffee, chilled *

1⁄4 cup (50 ml) chocolate sauce

2tablespoons (30 ml) flavored syrup – vanilla, hazelnut, almond, raspberry, etc.

15 ice cubes

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

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 138 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 37mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g

For a creamy frappé, add 2 tablespoons

(30 ml) half-and-half or fat-free half-and-half before blending.

*May be prepared from instant espresso powder.

PINK GRAPEFRUIT BERRY SLUSHY

Makes about 4 cups (1000 ml)

2cups (500 ml) pink grapefruit wedges (peel, pith, seeds and membrane removed)

6ounces (170 ml) cranberry juice ¼ cup (50 ml) orgeat syrup*

½cup (250 ml) frozen raspberries or strawberries

6ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Select Liquefy and blend for 25–30 seconds until smooth and well blended. Serve immediately, garnished with a wedge of pink grapefruit, some fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint.

*Orgeat syrup is used in drinks such as a mai tai.

For an adult cocktail add ½ to 1 ounce (15 – 30 ml) Bitter Campari® or vodka per ¾ – 1 cup (175 – 250 ml) slushy.

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup [500 ml]):

Calories 97 (1% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 7mg • calc. 20mg • fiber 1g

11