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Before starting any of these recipes or your
own recipes, make sure the Cuisinart
®
Smart
Power Classic
TM
Blender is properly
assembled. Follow the assembly directions on
page 4 of this instruction booklet for correct
blender assembly procedure.
Nutritional information is based on number
of servings indicated. If a recipe produces a
range of servings, it is based on the highest
serving yield for that particular recipe. If a
recipe has a lower fat option, that is the one
used for nutritional analysis.
SMOOTHIES, SHAKES, FRAPPÉS,
FROZEN BEVERAGES
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Layers of fresh fruit blend in just seconds to
make this all-fruit smoothie.
Makes six 8-ounce (240 ml) servings
½ cup (125 ml) orange juice
1 cup (250 ml) cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch
(2.5 cm) pieces
1 cup (250 ml) raspberries (fresh or
frozen)
¾ cup (175 ml) pineapple chunks in
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces (fresh or
canned, drained)
1 cup (250 ml) navel orange segments,
cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 cup (250 ml) strawberries, hulled and
halved
¾ cup (175 ml) mango, cut into 1-inch
(2.5 cm) pieces
1 medium banana, cut into
½-inch
(1.25 cm) slices
1 cup (250 ml) ice cubes
(about 6 standard)
Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the
order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Select
Liquefy and process for 25–30 seconds until
smooth.
Note: The riper the fruit, the sweeter the
smoothie.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 101 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 2g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 4g
POMEGRANATE & STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE
With antioxidants and calcium, this delicious
and refreshing smoothie is a great way to start
the day. If desired, add a scoop of whey or soy
protein powder.
Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)
1½ cups (375 ml) pomegranate juice*
1 cup (250 ml) fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey (or to taste)
12 ounces (360 ml) partially thawed frozen
strawberries (let stand at room
temperature for about 10-15 minutes
before blending)
For garnish: orange or tangerine slices, fresh
pomegranate seeds (about ½ tablespoon
[7.5 ml] per serving)
Place all ingredients (except garnish) in
blender jar. Select Liquefy and blend for about
20–30 seconds until smooth, creamy and
homogenous. Serve as is, or garnish each
serving with a wedge of orange or tangerine,
and a sprinkling of fresh pomegranate seeds.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup [250 ml]):
Calories 113 (3% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 3g •
fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 1mg • sod. 49mg •
calc. 100mg • fiber 2g
*You may use either freshly made pomegran-
ate juice or purchased pomegranate juice.
To prepare fresh pomegranate juice in your
Cuisinart
®
SmartPower Classic
TM
Blender,
remove the seeds from a fresh pomegranate.
Place in blender jar. Select Purée and blend
until puréed. Press the purée through a fine
mesh strainer to remove seed particles.
One average pomegranate will yield about
½ cup (125 ml) fresh pomegranate juice.
BERRY, PEAR & GINGER SMOOTHIE
Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)
¾ cup (175 ml) cranberry juice
¾ cup (175 ml) pear nectar
2 pears, ripe but firm (about 1 pound
total), peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch
[2.5 cm] pieces
1 cup (250 ml) lowfat vanilla yogurt
¾ cup (175 ml) frozen raspberries
½ teaspoon (2 ml) ginger (or
½ tablespoon [7.5 ml] candied ginger)
8 ice cubes
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.
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