RECIPES

PIÑA COLADA SMOOTHIE

5 tbs.

coconut milk

2½ cups

pineapple juice

½ cup

vanilla ice cream

½frozen banana (chunks)

1 ½ cups

frozen pineapple (chunks)

Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.

STRAWBERRY LEMON SURPRISE SMOOTHIE

2 cups

lemonade

2 cups

frozen strawberries

1 cup

strawberry yogurt

Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.

HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY SMOOTHIE

1 cup

passion fruit nectar

1 cup

guava nectar

1 cup

orange sherbet

½ cup

frozen strawberries

½ cup

frozen mango slices

4 tbs.

coconut milk

1 cup

strawberry yogurt

½ cup

frozen banana in (chunks)

Pour in all liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at PULSE setting for 30 seconds; then blend until smooth. While the machine is running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.

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West Bend Back to Basics 5000 Piña Colada Smoothie, Strawberry Lemon Surprise Smoothie, Hawaiian Holiday Smoothie

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