RECIPES

LOW-FAT STRAWBERRY ORANGE SMOOTHIE

2 cups

strawberries

1 ⁄ cup

orange juice

1 cup

skim milk

1 cup

plain nonfat yogurt

1 cup

ice

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.

LEMONADE WATERMELON SOOTHER

2 cups

watermelon (pulp, not rind)

3 oz

frozen lemonade concentrate (1 ⁄ of a 6 oz can)

1 cup

lemon/lime soda

1 tsp.

grenadine syrup

1-2 cups

ice, to desired consistency

*add water if necessary

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.

CHOCOLATE TREAT

3.5 oz

package of instant chocolate pudding mix

1 1

cups

milk

1 1

cups

ice

1banana

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 LOW-FAT Strawberry Orange Smoothie, Lemonade Watermelon Soother, Chocolate Treat

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