Cuisinart CBT-1500 Instructions and Recipes - Page 13

2. Select Low and blend until fully smooth and homogenous, about 30 seconds. 3. Serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving (about ½ cup): Calories 342 (43% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 5g • fat 16g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 105mg • sod. 72mg • calc. 150mg • fiber 0g Almond Milk One of the more popular milks on the market, the homemade version allows you to control the number of additives in the drink - add salt, sweeteners and flavors to taste, or follow our guidelines. Like the other alternative milks, this will separate and will need to be shaken or re-blended to bring it back together before using. Makes about 2 cups Piña Colada Using coconut milk and sorbet instead of cream of coconut makes this drink a little lighter than the classic. Makes about 6 cups 1 cup good quality white rum ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk 3 cups ripe fresh pineapple, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup coconut sorbet 1 cup frozen pineapple, cut into ½-inch pieces 6 ice cubes 1. Put all of the ingredients, in the order listed, into the blender jar. Secure lid. 2. Select High and blend until fully smooth and homogenous, about 45 seconds. 3. Serve immediately. 1 cup raw almonds 2 cups water, plus more for soaking Pinch kosher salt ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional) Sweetener (optional) 1. Put the almonds into a mixing bowl and cover with water (the amount of water needed to cover will depend on the size of the bowl you are using). Cover and allow to soak overnight at room temperature. After soaking, drain and discard the water. 2. Put 2 cups of fresh water, the soaked, drained almonds and a pinch of salt into the blender jar (along with the vanilla and sweetener, if using). 3. Select High and blend until thin and smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour milk through a very fine strainer, or through a cheesecloth. Discard the almond pulp and reserve the milk. 4. Use immediately. The almond milk will last up to 3 days, refrigerated. Shake, stir or re-blend before using. Nutritional information per serving (about ½ cup): Calories 137 (25% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 0g • fat 4g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 0mg • sod. 12mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 1g Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 275 (72% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 10g • fat 24g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 53mg • calc. 131mg • fiber 6g 13