Cuisinart SPB-6C manual Recipes, Fresh Fruit Smoothie, BERRY, Pear & Ginger Smoothie

RECIPES

Before starting any of these recipes or your own recipes, make sure the Cuisinart® Smart Power ClassicTM Blender is properly assembled. Follow the assembly directions on page 4 of this instruction booklet for correct blender assembly procedure.

Nutritional information is based on number of servings indicated. If a recipe produces a range of servings, it is based on the highest serving yield for that particular recipe. If a recipe has a lower fat option, that is the one used for nutritional analysis.

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 (240 ml) servings

½cup (125 ml) orange juice

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

1cup (250 ml) raspberries (fresh or frozen)

¾cup (175 ml) pineapple chunks in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces (fresh or canned, drained)

1cup (250 ml) navel orange segments, 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)

Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Select Liquefy and process for 25–30 seconds until smooth.

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

POMEGRANATE & STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

With antioxidants and calcium, this delicious and refreshing smoothie is a great way to start the day. If desired, add a scoop of whey or soy protein powder.

Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)

1½ cups (375 ml) pomegranate juice*

1cup (250 ml) fat-free plain yogurt

2tablespoons (30 ml) honey (or to taste)

12ounces (360 ml) partially thawed frozen strawberries (let stand at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before blending)

For garnish: orange or tangerine slices, fresh pomegranate seeds (about ½ tablespoon [7.5 ml] per serving)

Place all ingredients (except garnish) in blender jar. Select Liquefy and blend for about 20–30 seconds until smooth, creamy and homogenous. Serve as is, or garnish each serving with a wedge of orange or tangerine, and a sprinkling of fresh pomegranate seeds.

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

Calories 113 (3% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 3g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 49mg • calc. 100mg • fiber 2g

*You may use either freshly made pomegran- ate juice or purchased pomegranate juice.

To prepare fresh pomegranate juice in your Cuisinart® SmartPower ClassicTM Blender, remove the seeds from a fresh pomegranate. Place in blender jar. Select Purée and blend until puréed. Press the purée through a fine mesh strainer to remove seed particles.

One average pomegranate will yield about ½ cup (125 ml) fresh pomegranate juice.

BERRY, PEAR & GINGER SMOOTHIE

Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)

¾cup (175 ml) cranberry juice

¾cup (175 ml) pear nectar

2pears, ripe but firm (about 1 pound total), peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch [2.5 cm] pieces

1cup (250 ml) lowfat vanilla yogurt ¾ cup (175 ml) frozen raspberries

½teaspoon (2 ml) ginger (or

½ tablespoon [7.5 ml] candied ginger)

8ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Select Liquefy and blend for 30–35 seconds, until smooth, creamy and completely emulsified.

Serve garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.

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