RECIPES
Before starting any of these or your own recipes, make sure the Cuisinart® Smart Power Classic™ 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
Makes six
1⁄2 cup orange juice
1cup cantaloupe, cut into
1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
3⁄4 cup pineapple chunks in
1cup navel orange segments, cut into
1cup strawberries, hulled and halved
3⁄4 cup mango, cut into
1medium banana, cut into
1 cup 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
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
11⁄2 cups pomegranate juice*
1cup
2tablespoons honey (or to taste)
12ounces partially thawed frozen strawberries (let stand at room temperature for about
For garnish: orange or tangerine slices, fresh pomegranate seeds (about 1⁄2 table- spoon per serving)
Place all ingredients (except garnish) in blender jar. Select Liquefy and blend for about
tangerine, and a sprinkling of fresh pome- granate seeds.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):
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 pome- granate juice or purchased pomegranate juice. To prepare fresh pomegranate juice in your Cuisinart® SmartPower Classic™ 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
1⁄2 cup fresh pomegranate juice.
BERRY, PEAR &
GINGER SMOOTHIE
Makes about 6 cups
3⁄4 cup cranberry juice
3⁄4 cup pear nectar
2pears, ripe but firm (about
1 pound total), peeled, cored, cut into
1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
3⁄4 cup frozen raspberries
1⁄2 teaspoon ginger (or 1⁄2 tablespoon candied ginger)
8 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Select Liquefy and blend for
Serve garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
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