Cuisinart CBT-500C - Manual (Page 10)

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protein and a nice alternative to using dairy
products in smoothies. Change the fruits to suit
your own taste.
Makes 48 ounces
2 cups (500 ml) mango chunks (1"
(2.5 cm) pieces), about 12 ounces
1 medium banana, cut in 1" (2.5 cm)
pieces
1 cup (250 ml) orange, apple or other
fruit juice
1 cup (250 ml) soy milk/beverage
1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
1 cup (250 ml) silken tofu, cut into
1" (2.5 cm) pieces
2 cups (500 ml) frozen strawberries (do
not thaw)
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Set on High 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
CRÊME CARAMEL SHAKE
This shake is an excellent source of calcium,
making a now and then indulgence
“a good thing.”
Makes 4 servings
3 cups (750 ml) lowfat milk
2 cups (500 ml) “light” vanilla ice
cream or frozen yogurt
3 tablespoons (45 ml) caramel syrup
2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed; cover blender jar. Set on High. Blend
until smooth, creamy and thick, about 40 to
50 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses
with straws.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 223 (30% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 9g •
fat 8g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 39mg • sod. 131mg •
calc. 315mg • fiber 0g
MONKEY-DOODLE SHAKE
Chocolate frozen yogurt and bananas are
combined to make this creamy shake.
Makes 4 servings
2 cups (500 ml) lowfat milk
2 bananas, peeled, cut into 1" (2.5 cm)
pieces
2 cups (500 ml) lowfat chocolate
frozen yogurt
2 tablespoons (30 ml) chocolate syrup
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed; cover blender jar. Set on High and
blend until smooth, creamy and thickened,
about 40 to 50 seconds. Serve immediately
in tall glasses with straws.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 257 (18% from fat) • carb. 46g • pro. 8g •
fat 5g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 19mg • sod. 95mg •
calc. 216mg • fiber 2g
MOCHA FRAPPÉ
Why go out for special coffee drinks when you
can prepare them easily at home in your
Cuisinart Blender.
Makes 2 servings
8 ounces (235 ml) espresso or double
strength coffee, chilled *
1/4 cup (62 ml) chocolate sauce
2 tablespoons (30 ml) flavoured
syrup – vanilla, hazelnut, almond,
raspberry.
15 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order
listed. Cover blender jar. Set on High and
blend until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40
seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses.
Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream if
desired.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 138 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g •
fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 37mg •
calc. 6mg • fiber 0g
For a Creamy Frappé, add 2 tablespoons
(30 ml) half-and-half before blending.
* May be prepared from instant espresso
powder.
FROZEN MANGO MARGARITAS
You can make Margaritas and other frozen drinks
with ease with your Cuisinart Blender – try this
refreshing Mango Margarita.
Makes 6 servings
2 cups (500 ml) mango cubes (fresh or
frozen, partially thawed)
1/2 cup (125 ml) Tequila
1/3 cup (80 ml) Triple Sec or Cointreau
1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons (60 ml) superfine sugar
2 cups (500 ml) ice cubes