Cuisinart SPB-600MP Recipe Booklet - Page 4

Vitamin C Smoothie This delicious smoothie is packed with vitamin C. Makes about 5 cups 1 cup orange juice 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved 1 small to medium orange, in segments, about ¾ cup 1 cup papaya, cut into 1-inch pieces (about ¼ large papaya) 1 cup mango, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 small mango) 2 cups frozen strawberries 1. Put ingredients into the blender jar in the order listed. 2. Run on High until smooth, about 30 seconds. 3. Serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving (1-cup): Calories 287 (59% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 4g • fat 20g • sat. fat 12g • chol. 46mg • sod. 167mg • calc. 33mg • fiber 2g Berry Cherry Smoothie This kid-friendly smoothie is a vitamin-packed way to start the day. Makes about 4 cups ½ cup orange juice ½ cup plain yogurt 2 bananas, quartered 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen cherries 1 to 2 tablespoons honey (optional) 1. Put ingredients into the blender jar in the order listed. 2. Run on High until smooth, about 45 seconds. 3. Serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 160 (9% from fat) • carb. 37g • pro. 3g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 4mg • sod. 20mg • calc. 70mg • fiber 4g Super Protein Smoothie Refresh with this smoothie after your workout. Makes about 4½ cups 1½ cups soy, almond or hemp milk (cow's milk may also be used) ½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1 banana, quartered 1 frozen banana, cut into ½-inch pieces 1½ cups mixed frozen berries 4 2 tablespoons protein powder 2 tablespoons honey (optional) 1. Put ingredients into the blender jar in the order listed. 2. Run on High until smooth, about 40 seconds. 3. Serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 72 (14% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 4g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 2mg • sod. 46mg • calc. 37mg • fiber 1g Green Smoothie A delicious way to get more healthy greens into your diet - you will be so surprised at how good they taste! Makes about 5 cups 1½ cups filtered water 1 banana, quartered 1 frozen banana, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 apple, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon flax seed oil 8 loosely packed cups of mixed fresh greens (chard, parsley, spinach and kale), roughly chopped 1. Put water, banana, frozen banana, apple and flax seed oil into the blender jar. Blend on High for about 15 seconds. 2. With the blender running on High, remove the pour lid from the blender cover and add the greens a handful at a time, until well blended and smooth, about 1½ minutes. 3. Serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 95 (27% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 56mg • calc. 58mg • fiber 3g Café au Lait "Shake" It is easy to make delicious and thick coffee beverages at home. Plan ahead, as you need to make special ice cubes. Makes about 4 cups 6 ounces heavy cream or half-and-half 2½ cups strongly brewed coffee, divided 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1. Mix the cream and ¾ cup of the coffee and pour into an ice cube tray. Put in the freezer overnight to freeze solid. 2. Once the cream and coffee are frozen, put the remaining coffee into the blender jar with the sugar. Add the frozen cubes and blend on High until fully blended, about 45 seconds to a minute. The drink is very thick, so it will take time to blend. 3. Serve immediately. It may be easier to scoop than pour. Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): Calories 40 (54% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 2g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 8mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 24mg • fiber 0g