Cuisinart SPB-6SS manual Juice Bar Orange Smoothie, Basic Fruit And Yogurt Smoothie

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):

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

2 tablespoons sugar

1cup orange segments, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup fat-free milk

1 cup orange/tangerine juice blend

1⁄2 cup powdered fat-free milk

1teaspoon powdered egg white

2teaspoons 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

2 cups pineapple chunks

1medium banana, cut in 1-inch pieces

1 cup orange juice

1cup fat-free vanilla yogurt

2cups 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

2cups mango chunks

(1-inch pieces), about 12 ounces

1medium banana, cut in 1-inch pieces

1cup orange, apple or other fruit juice

1 cup soy milk/beverage

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1cup silken tofu, cut into 1-inch pieces

2cups 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

3cups vanilla bean or French vanilla ice cream

11⁄2 cups milk (whole or reduced fat)

1⁄3 cup 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 1⁄2 ounce per 3⁄4 cup 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 (one cup): 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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