Note from Webitor: The weather has been absolutely hot these past few days and many people may be looking to cool off. Blender drinks often come to mind. Recently, I was sent some delicious recipes representatives of Black & Decker that are great for entertaining or just chilling with the family. Fruity and healthy, they are easy and quick to make. Cheers!
Cran-Pineapple Colada
- 1½ cups( 355ml) cran-apple juice
- 1 cup ( 250ml) fresh pineapple chunks
- ²/³ cup (178ml) frozen piña colada drink mix
- 1 ripe banana, cut into pieces
- 2 cups ( 500ml) ice cubes
In blender jar, combine all ingredients in order listed and close with lid. PULSE several times, for about 5 seconds each time, to blend ingredients and begin crushing ice. Press LIQUEFY and blend until smooth and creamy; about 25 seconds. Serve immediately.
Makes about 3½ cups(828ml).
Mango Raspberry Fizz
- 1½ cups ( 355ml) pineapple mango juice
- 1½ cups (355ml) raspberry sorbet
- 1 cup (250ml)frozen sliced peaches
- Cold club soda
- Mint sprigs
Combine first 3 ingredients in order listed in blender jar. Close cover. PULSE for several seconds, three to four times. Press SMOOTHIE and let run until mixture is smooth and well blended; about 30 seconds. Fill tall beverage glasses half-full with raspberry mixture; top of with club soda. Stir to blend. Garnish with mint sprig.
Makes 4 to 6 drinks.
Breakfast In A Glass
- 1 cup ( 250ml) milk
- ½ cup (125ml) plain yogourt
- 1 banana, cut into pieces
- ½ cup ( 125ml) creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup( 60ml) wheat germ
- ¼ cup (60ml) peanuts
- 1 tbsp.(15ml) honey
- 2 cups( 500ml) ice cubes
In blending jar, combine all ingredients in order listed. Place cover on jar. Press PULSE several times for about 5 seconds each to blend ingredients and begin crushing ice.
Blend until mixture is smooth and well blended (about 30 seconds).
Makes about 4 ½ cups
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