Banana-Berry Freeze

1package (10 oz.) frozen unsweetened strawberries, partially thawed, broken into chunks

1medium banana, peeled and sliced

11⁄2 cups skim milk

Place all ingredients in blender jar. Cover and blend at LIQUEFY until smooth, about 25 to 30 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar, if necessary.

Yield: 4 (about 1 cup) servings.

Per serving: About 84 cal, 4 g pro, 18 g car, 0 g fat, 2 mg chol, 49 mg sod.

Pink Lassies

2cups vanilla light ice cream

2cups cranberry juice cocktail

1 cup orange juice

Place all ingredients in blender jar. Cover and blend at MIX until smooth, about 25 to 30 seconds.

Yield: 5 (about 1 cup) servings.

Per serving: About 176 cal, 4 g pro, 36 g car, 2 g fat, 4 mg chol, 55 mg sod.

Fruit Shake

2 cups skim milk

11⁄2 cups vanilla light ice cream

3medium peaches, peeled and sliced

Place all ingredients in blender jar. Cover and blend at LIQUEFY until smooth, about 25 to 30 seconds.

Yield: 5 (about 1 cup) servings.

Variations: Substitute 3 cups fresh sliced strawberries or 3 cups sliced banana for peaches.

Per serving: About 132 cal, 6 g pro, 23 g car, 2 g fat, 5 mg chol, 89 mg sod.

Frozen Apple-Berry Slush

1can (12 oz.) frozen apple juice concentrate

1 cup lowfat milk

1cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, slightly thawed

3 cups small ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender jar. Cover and blend at LIQUEFY, pulsing 2 to 3 times, about 10 seconds each time, until smooth; scrape sides of blender jar, if necessary. Serve in sherbet/champagne glasses with spoons.

Note: For a firmer consistency, freeze 1 to 2 hours. Stir; serve as indicated.

Yield: 6 (1 cup) servings.

Per serving: About 124 cal, 2 g pro, 27 g car, 1 g fat, 3 mg chol, 38 mg sod.

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KitchenAid 5 SPEED ULTRA POWER BLENDER manual Banana-Berry Freeze, Pink Lassies, Fruit Shake, Frozen Apple-Berry Slush
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5 SPEED ULTRA POWER BLENDER specifications

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