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I recently purchased this great individual, high powered Blender called the BlendJet2 and I've added a variety of recipes using this Blender.
It' perfect for Singles, Couples, and Seniors. It's the perfect size for 1 person. It eliminates waste by not making more than you can use.
Lemon, Kiwi and Strawberry Water:
1 Lemon, thinly sliced.
1 Kiwi, Peeled and thinly sliced.
6 Strawberries, Hulled and cut in Half.
4 C Ice Cold Water.
Combine in a Pitcher and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before drinking.
You can also add portions of these ingredients to fill the BlendJet2, add a bit of water or a few Ice Cubes and Blend on 1 Cycle.
Strawberry/Rosemary Water:
3 Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary
15 Strawberries, Halved,
Ice Cold Water
Ice Cubes
In a Large Pitcher:
Rosemary
Strawberries
Top off with Water and Ice Cubes.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
As the water gets down to 1/4 in the Pitcher, refill and refrigerate again.
This can be done up to 3 times.
Drink your Greens:
You'll need a High Powered Blender for this drink.
Strawberry/Rosemary Water:
3 Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary
15 Strawberries, Halved,
Ice Cold Water
Ice Cubes
In a Large Pitcher:
Rosemary
Strawberries
Top off with Water and Ice Cubes.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
As the water gets down to 1/4 in the Pitcher, refill and refrigerate again.
This can be done up to 3 times.
Drink your Greens:
You'll need a High Powered Blender for this drink.
Add smaller portions of these ingredients to fill the BlendJet2 and add water to the top. Blend for 1-2 Cycles.
2 Stalks of Celery, diced.
1 Small Cucumber, diced.
2 Kale Leaves, chopped.
A Handful of Baby Spinach Leaves, chopped.
A Handful of Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 Lemon, Peeled, Seeded and chopped.
1 Apple, Peeled, Cored and chopped.
1 C Ice Cold Water
Place all ingredients into the Blender.
Blend until smooth.
Strain through a fine Sieve.
Serve over Ice.
Mixed Fruit Smoothie:
2 Stalks of Celery, diced.
1 Small Cucumber, diced.
2 Kale Leaves, chopped.
A Handful of Baby Spinach Leaves, chopped.
A Handful of Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 Lemon, Peeled, Seeded and chopped.
1 Apple, Peeled, Cored and chopped.
1 C Ice Cold Water
Place all ingredients into the Blender.
Blend until smooth.
Strain through a fine Sieve.
Serve over Ice.
Mixed Fruit Smoothie:
These ingredients can be filled to the top of the BlendJet2. Blend for 1 - 2 Cycles.
1 1/2 C Unsweetened, Pitted Dark Cherries
1 C Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 C Blueberry , Non Fat Greek Yogurt
1/2 C Fresh Blueberries
1 Banana, sliced.
Add all ingredients to a Blender.
Blend until smooth.
Serve over Ice.
Chocolate Banana Milk Shake:
1 1/2 C Unsweetened, Pitted Dark Cherries
1 C Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 C Blueberry , Non Fat Greek Yogurt
1/2 C Fresh Blueberries
1 Banana, sliced.
Add all ingredients to a Blender.
Blend until smooth.
Serve over Ice.
Chocolate Banana Milk Shake:
If using the BlendJet2, Add 1 1/2 C of Almond Milk and the remainder of the ingredients and Blend for 1 Cycle.
2 C Almond Milk
1 Banana, sliced
3 TBS Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 TBS Honey
1 tsp Vanilla
If you're using a regular Blender, add all ingredients.
Blend until smooth.
Serve over Ice.
Tropical Fruit Milk Shake:
2 C Almond Milk
1 Banana, sliced
3 TBS Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 TBS Honey
1 tsp Vanilla
If you're using a regular Blender, add all ingredients.
Blend until smooth.
Serve over Ice.
Tropical Fruit Milk Shake:
This can be made in the BlendJet2. Blend for 1 Cycle.
1 - 6 oz. Carton of your favorite Sugar Free Tropical Yogurt. (Apricot/Mango, Orange/Mango, Pina Colada, Pineapple)
1 C Almond Milk
1 Banana, sliced
1 C of Diced Fresh Mango
If you're using a regular Blender, add all ingredients.
Blend until smooth.
Serve over Ice.
Peach/Banana or Blueberry/Banana Milk Shake:
1 C of Fresh Blueberries replacing the Peaches.
1/2 C Vanilla Yogurt
1/2 C Almond Milk
1 Banana, sliced
1 C Diced Frozen and Thawed Peaches.
1 tsp Vanilla
1 - 6 oz. Carton of your favorite Sugar Free Tropical Yogurt. (Apricot/Mango, Orange/Mango, Pina Colada, Pineapple)
1 C Almond Milk
1 Banana, sliced
1 C of Diced Fresh Mango
If you're using a regular Blender, add all ingredients.
Blend until smooth.
Serve over Ice.
Peach/Banana or Blueberry/Banana Milk Shake:
1 C of Fresh Blueberries replacing the Peaches.
1/2 C Vanilla Yogurt
1/2 C Almond Milk
1 Banana, sliced
1 C Diced Frozen and Thawed Peaches.
1 tsp Vanilla
If you're using the BlendJet2, use 1/2 C of either of the Fruits and all of the remaining ingredients.
Blend for 1 Cycle.
Place all ingredients in a Blender.
Blend until smooth.
Serve over Ice.
Enjoy!
Place all ingredients in a Blender.
Blend until smooth.
Serve over Ice.
Enjoy!
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BLENDJET2 Recipes: Put All Ingredients directly into the Blender unless there are specific instructions listed in the recipe. If Nut Based Milk is listed, you can always use Whole Milk or Milk of Choice)
FROZEN COFFEE WHIP
8 oz. Cold Coffee (I use Starbuck's VIA)
Coffee Creamer to taste.
5 Ice Cubes
Blend for 1 cycle
Top with Whipped Cream
CAPPUCCINO BLAST:
1 C Cold Brew Coffee
1 C Toasted Coconut Almond Milk
1 serving of Vanilla Protein Powder
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 C Ice
BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE:
1 C Almond Milk
1 TBS Maple Syrup
1/4 tsp Vanilla
1/4 C Oats
1/2 C Blueberries
1/2 Banana
1 TBS Chai Seeds (Optional)
Blend for 2 - 4 cycles
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER
1 C Almond Milk
1 TBS Maple Syrup
1/4 C Peanut Butter (Crunchy or Creamy)
1 Banana
1/4 C Cocoa Powder
Blend for 1 cycle
MIXED BERRY SMOOTHIE:
1 C Almond Milk or Soy Milk
1 TBS Maple Syrup
1 Banana
1 C Frozen Berries
Blend for 2 cycles
Serve over Ice
MOCHA SMOOTHIE:
1 C Chocolate Milk (Silk Ultra Creamy Chocolate)
1/2 C Vanilla Yogurt
1/2 TBS Maple Syrup
1/2 Banana
2 TBS Instant Coffee (Medaglia D'Oro Espresso) or (Starbuck's VIA)
Blend for 1 cycle
ORANGE JULIUS SMOOTHIE:
1 C Orange Juice
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1/2 C Vanilla Yogurt
1/2 Banana
Blend for 1 cycle
Serve over Ice
STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE:
1 C Almond Milk
1 TBS Maple Syrup
1/2 C Oats
3/4 C Frozen Strawberries
1/2 Bananas
Blend for 2 - 4 cycles
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTEE:
1 C Almond Milk
1 TBS Maple Syrup
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Pumpkin Spice
2 oz Espresso Coffee (Starbuck's VIA) I have a Stove Top Bialetti Coffee Maker
2 TBS Pumpkin Puree
Fill the Blender with the ingredients.
Add Ice until the liquid floats to the top
Blend for 1 cycle
Top with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon
JAFFA CAKE SMOOTHIE
1 C Almond Milk
2 heaping TBS Nutella
3 Jaffa Cakes
Blend for 1 - 2 cycles
CHAI LATTEE:
1 C
1/3 C Milk (Your Choice)
1 TBS Maple Syrup
1/2 tsp Vanilla
Add all ingredients to the Blender
Add Ice to Float everything to the top
Blend for 1 Cycle
Top with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon
FROZEN LEMON - LIMEADE:
1/2 C Lemonade (I use Sparkling Ice Lemonade and leave it opened in the refrigerator to eliminated the carbonation and then use it) or you can keep pouring it into a glass, several times.
1/2 C Lemon Sorbet
1/4 tsp Lime Zest
Add all ingredients to the Blender
Blend for 1 cycle
Add Ice and Blend for 1 more cycle
PUMPKIN PIE SHAKE:
1 C Milk (Your Choice)
1/2 Banana
1/2 Coconut Yogurt
1/4 C Pumpkin Puree
1 TBS Maple Syrup
1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
Blend for 1 - 2 cycles
COCKTAILS:
BLOODY MARY
1 C Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix
3 oz Vodka
1/4 C Lemon Juice
1/4 C Chopped Celery
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp Tabasco Sauce
A pinch of salt
A pinch of Pepper
Blend for 1 cycle
Serve over Ice
FROZEN STRAWBERRY MARGARITA:
2 TBS Tequila
3 TBS Triple Sec or Cointreau
4 TBS Lime Juice
2 TBS Agave Syrup
1/2 C Frozen Strawberries
Fill to the Top with Ice Cubes
Blend for 2 cycles or until Ice is Crushed
CITRUS RUM PUNCH:
1 1/2 oz of Spiced Rum
1 1/2 oz of Light Rum
1/4 C Orange Juice
1/4 C Grapefruit Juice
1/4 C Pineapple Juice
Juice of 1/2 Lime
Blend for 1 cycle
Serve over Ice
BAILEY"S COLADA:
3 1/2 oz Bailey's Colada
1/2 C Ice
Pineapple Slices for Garnish
Place Ice in the Blender
Add Bailey's
Blend for 1 cycle
Pour into a Glass
Garnish with Pineapple Slice
CRANBERRY MARTINI:
1 C Vodka
1/4 C Malibu Rum
3/4 C Cranberry Juice
Juice of 1 Lime
2 TBS Agave Syrup
Blend for 1 cycle
Serve in a Martini Glass over Ice.
FROZEN MARGARITA:
4 oz Tequila
1/2 C Lime Juice
2 oz Triple Sec
1 TBS Agave Juice
Add to Blender
Add Ice until liquid floats to the top of the Blender
Blend for 1 cycle
BANANA PANCAKES
3 Eggs
1 Banana
1 C Oats (Your Choice)
1/2 C Milk of your choice. (Oat, Almond, Soy, Whole)
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Vanilla
2 TBS Maple Syrup (I use Sugar Free)
In the Blender:
Eggs (Pulse until smooth)
Add:
Banana (Blend)
Pour into a Bowl
Fold in Oats
Fold in Baking Soda
Fold in Milk
Heat a Griddle or Skillet on Medium Heat lightly coated with Vegetable Oil.
Add 1/4 C of the Batter.
Brown on both side.
Top with Maple Syrup
Garnish Options:
Granola
Blue Berries
Honey
GUACAMOLE:
Juice of 2 Limes
2 Haas Avocados, Quartered.
1/4 Onion, chopped
2 TBS chopped Fresh Cilantro
Salt and Pepper to taste
Blend for 3 - 4 cycles, until creamy smooth
SALSA:
1/2 C Canned Diced Tomatoes
1 Lime, Quartered (Peel included)
1/4 C Cilantro
1/4 Onion (whole)
1/2 Jalapeño...... the entire Jalapeño if you like the heat.
1 Clove Of Garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste. (I start with 1/2 tsp each)
Blend for 2 cycles
PESTO:
1/3 C Olive Oil
JUICE OF 1 LEMON
3 TBS Pine Nuts
2 Cloves of Garlic
1/2 tsp Salt
Pepper to taste
Add all ingredients to the Blender
Blend for 1 cycle
Fill the Blender. with Fresh Basil to the Top.
Pulse as needed.
RANCH DRESSING:
1 C Full Fat Coconut Milk
3/4 C Cashews
1/4 C Lemon Juice
1/4 C Fresh Parsley
2 Cloves of Garlic
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Dried Dill
Blend for 2 - 3 cycles
BALSAMIC VINEGAR:
3/4 C Olive Oil
1/4 C Balsamic Vinegar
1 TBS Dijon Mustard
1 Clove of Garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste. (1/4 tsp)
Blend for 1 cycle
FALL SALAD DRESSING:
1/4 C Olive Oil
2 TBS Balsamic Vinegar
2 tsp Dijon Mustard
3 TBS Maple Syrup
1 Clove of Garlic
A Pinch of Salt
A Pinch of Pepper
Blend for 1 cycle
SPRING CITRUS DRESSING:
Juice of 2 Lemons
1/3 C Olive Oil
1 TBS Agave Syrup
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
Blend for 1 cycle
HONEY MUSTARD:
1/4 C Maple Syrup
1/4 C Yellow Mustard
1/4 C Mayonnaise of your choice.
1 TBS Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 tsp Paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Blend for 1 cycle
HUMMUS:
1/4 C Water
1/2 C Tahini
Juice of 2 Lemons
1 Clove of Garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste
Blend for 1 cycle
Add 1 C of Canned Chickpeas
(after making this for the first time: Smash the Chick Peas well before adding to the Blender)
Blend for 2 - 3 cycles
Transfer to a Bowl. (for additional flavor, Fold in 1/8 tsp. of each, Garlic Powder and Onion Powder.)
Drizzle with Olive Oil.
Sprinkle with Paprika
DO NOT MIX
BBQ SAUCE:
1/2 C Tomato Sauce
2 TBS Tomato Paste
3 TBS Maple Syrup
1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 C Chopped Onion
1 Clove of Garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste (1/4 tsp)
1/4 tsp Paprika
1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Blend for 1 cycle
PEANUT SAUCE for Egg Rolls and Spring Rolls:
2 TBS Lime Juice
2 TBS Soy Sauce
2 TBS Maple Syrup
2 TBS Water
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
2 TBS PB2 (Peanut Butter Powder) Available at Grocery Stores.
Blend for 1 Cycle
PUMPKIN BUTTERED BOURBON:
Homemade Pumpkin Butter:
1 C Canned Pumpkin
1 TBS Maple Syrup
1/4 C Apple Juice
1 TBS Dark Crown Sugar
1/2 TBS Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
A Pinch of Salt
Blend for 1 Cycle, transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
CLEAN THE BLENDER AND CONTINUE:
In the Blender:
1 Shot of Bourbon
2 Shots of Apple Cider
1 tsp Simple Syrup (equal parts of Sugar and Water, mixed until completed incorporated.
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
1 - 2 TBS Of the Pumpkin Butter, previously made and refrigerated.
A Dash of Cinnamon
A Dash of Ginger
Pour into a Rocks Glass.
Add Ice if desired.
CAESAR DRESSING:
1/4 C Full Fat Coconut Milk
1/4 C Olive Oil
1/4 C Hummus
2 TBS Lemon Juice
1 tap Dijon Mustard
2 tsp Capers
1 Clove of Garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste (1/4 tsp)
Blend for 2 cycles
ZING ZANG LUNCH:
8 oz Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix
1 C diced cucumber, unpeeled
1/8 C chopped fresh chives
2 diced green onions
1/2 C diced green bell pepper
Begin blending with the Blender horizontally and then turned upright.
A FAVORITE OF MINE!
V-8 DRINK:
1 C V-8 Juice to start
Add:
Vegetables until Juice floats to the top:
Diced Green Bell Pepper
Diced Carrot
Diced Celery
Blend for 1 Cycle
Add additional Juice if needed.
Blend again.
Salt and Pepper to taste.
OPTIONS: Zucchini, Cucumber, Onion, Baby Spinach Leaves.
PREMIER PROTEIN SHAKES:
1 C of Peaches and Cream Protein Shake
1 Peach, Peeled, Pitted and cut into chunks.
2 TBS Orange Juice
Ice until Liquid Floats to the Top
Blend for 1 cycle
BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE
1 C Blueberries and Cream Protein Shake with Oats
1/2 C Frozen Blueberries
1 C Frozen Banana Slices
1/4 C Almond Butter
Blend 2 cycles
Add additional Protein Shake if needed.
Pulse until smooth.
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE
1/2 C Frozen Raspberries
1/2 C Frozen Strawberries
6 oz. Premier Protein Chocolate Hazelnut Shake
1 TBS Nutella
Blend for 2 cycles.
Add additional Protein Shake if needed.
Pulse until smooth.
Enjoy!
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