Cuisinart SMARTPOWER CLASSIC SPB-6 - Manual (Page 10)

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Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Select Liquefy and
blend for 30–35 seconds, until smooth, creamy and completely
emulsified.
Serve garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):
Calories 129 (5% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 2g • fat 1g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 2mg • sod. 29mg • calc. 82mg • fiber 3g
Juice Bar Orange Smoothie
This calcium-rich smoothie makes a refreshing afternoon snack.
Makes 4 servings
4 strips orange zest, bitter white pith removed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup orange segments,
cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup fat-free milk
1 cup orange/tangerine juice blend
½ cup powdered fat-free milk
1 teaspoon powdered egg white
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
15 ice cubes
Place orange zest and half the sugar in blender jar. Select Purée and
blend for 10–15 seconds. Add remaining ingredients to blender jar in
order listed; cover blender jar. Select Liquefy, cover and blend until
smooth and slushy, about 20–30 seconds. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 130 (2% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 6g • fat 0g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg • sod. 89mg • calc. 219mg • fiber 1g
Basic Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie
A delicious drink for breakfast on the run. The fruits may be
varied to suit your own taste. Add more calcium by using
calcium-enriched orange juice.
Makes about 48 ounces
2 cups pineapple chunks
1 medium banana, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup orange juice
1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 cups frozen strawberries (do not thaw)
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Select Liquefy and
blend until smooth and creamy, about 20 seconds. Serve immediately
or refrigerate.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):
Calories 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 76mg • fiber 2g
To-Fruitti Smoothies
Tofu is a great source of protein and a nice alternative to using dairy
products in smoothies. Change the fruits to suit your own taste.
Makes 48 ounces
2 cups mango chunks
(1-inch pieces), about 12 ounces
1 medium banana, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 cup orange, apple or other fruit juice
1 cup soy milk/beverage
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup silken tofu, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups frozen strawberries (do not thaw)
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Select Liquefy 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
Dulce de Leche Shake
Makes about 6 cups
3 cups vanilla bean or
French vanilla ice cream
1½ cups milk (whole or reduced fat)
1
⁄
3
cup dulce de leche (a very thick, Spanish/South American
“caramel sauce” which can be found in well-stocked
grocery and specialty food markets)
Garnish: Sugared pecans, sliced fresh peach or strawberry
For an adult dessert drink, add bourbon, rum, brandy or liqueur such
as amaretto or Frangelico – about ½ ounce per ¾ cup shake.