Cuisinart CBT-500 - Manual (Page 9)

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teaspoons of vanilla or other flavoring. Consistency with be that of a
thickened, but not fluffy whipped cream and is most appropriate for
topping desserts or coffee drinks.
When using the blender to purée hot mixtures such as creamed
soups and baby foods, strain the solids from the liquid, reserving
the cooking liquid. Then place the cooked solids in the blender jar
along with 1/2 to 1 cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Use the
Pulse function to chop, then blend until desired consistency/purée
is reached.
Allow hot foods to cool slightly before blending to prevent steam
buildup which may cause the lid to lift up from the blender jar.
Keep your blender out on the counter within easy reach and you
will be surprised how often you will use it.
Keep ice cubes made of juices, yogurt, milk or fruit purées on
hand to substitute for plain ice when making smoothies and
frosty beverages to prevent diluting the drink.
For quick cleaning, add 1 cup of warm water and a drop of liquid
dish soap to the blender jar. Cover and blend on Low or High for
30 seconds or more as needed. Discard the soapy water and rinse
blender thoroughly before the next use.
RECIPES
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 servings
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup cantaloupe, cut into 1" pieces
1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup pineapple chunks (1" pieces)
(fresh or canned, drained)
1 cup navel orange segments, cut into 1" pieces
1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
1 cup mango chunks (1" pieces)
1 medium banana, cut into 1/2" slices
1 cup ice cubes (about 6 standard)
Layer the ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Place cover
on blender jar. Set blender speed on High. Turn blender on and blend
for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth. Turn blender off.
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
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 48 ounces.
2 cups pineapple chunks
1 medium banana, cut in 1" 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. 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 105 (4% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 3g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 1mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 76mg • fiber 2g
TO-FRUITTI SMOOTHIES
The much-maligned tofu is a good source of
protein and a nice alternative to using dairy products in smoothies.
Change the fruits to suit your own taste.