Cuisinart SmartPower CPB-300 Instruction And Recipe Booklet page 8

No water is needed with most fruits, but if you are having trouble
processing, add a teaspoon of water at a time.
• T he chopping cup with the grinding blade provides you with the
perfect tool for grinding nuts and seeds for many different applications.
Grind flax seeds or almonds and put them into the
travel cup with your smoothie ingredients for added protein. See our reci-
pes for some guidelines.
• A fter chopping/blending, flip the chopping cup over so that the blade
assembly is on the top. Gently tap the cup on the counter a few times to
prevent any spillage. Either use the food right away or cover with the pro-
vided storage lid to use at another time.
USING THE COMPACT PORTABLE BLENDER
FOR BABY AND FAMILY
With the Compact Portable Blender, you can chop, grind or purée small
amounts of foods. Use the listing of ingredients and techniques on pages
5-7 as a basic guide for processing.
We've put together valuable information and recipes for you to use as
guidelines for your baby's transition from liquids to solids and even to
family-friendly foods. Always keep in mind, however, baby's doctor knows
best. Check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
TIPS AND HINTS FOR BABY FOOD
The Compact Portable Blender is an excellent tool for puréeing fruits and
vegetables. For optimal nutrient retention, steam or bake baby's food using
as little water as possible. When puréeing, use any leftover liquid
to increase the nutritional content and achieve the desired consistency.
Add new foods one at a time, one teaspoon at a time. Serve only that
type of food for at least 3 days before beginning another to be sure baby
is not allergic. Once baby has been introduced to different foods, mix and
match to make great combinations. For example, oat cereal and fruit, sweet
potatoes and apple, or chicken with carrots.
Always use the freshest ingredients, organic if preferred. Homemade baby
food should not be seasoned or sweetened.
Save time by preparing larger portions and freezing into ice cube trays or
airtight containers. Each cube is equal to 1 ounce or 2 tablespoons, which
is a complete serving for baby. Never refreeze any food that has been
previously frozen.
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When introducing a new food, if baby doesn't accept it, and does not have
any adverse reaction, try again in a few days.
Certain foods should be avoided for a period of time because of their highly
allergenic properties. The following foods should be avoided until after 12
months of age:
• Honey • Corn
• Egg whites • Wheat
• Soy • Whole milk
• Raw berries • Citrus (or other highly acidic fruits)
The following foods should be avoided until after 24 months of age:
• Peanuts/peanut butter • Tree nuts
• Shellfish
Certain foods that can be a choking hazard should also be avoided,
including, but not limited to, grapes, raw carrots, raisins (and other small dry
fruits), candy, hot dogs, popcorn, and large pieces of meat.
Vegetables that are high in nitrates, like spinach, turnips, carrots, and beets,
should be offered in limited quantities at a time.
Baby will be ready for finger foods when he or she has achieved all the
behaviors indicating a readiness for solid foods (see page 4), around 8
months. Additionally, baby can transfer items from hand to hand, has more
constant chewing motion, and puts "everything" into the mouth!
When baby is ready to graduate to family foods, he or she should be starting
to use a spoon.
Always remember to continue to check with your pediatrician regarding
appropriate foods and ages, as every baby develops differently.
For more information, recipes, and baby tools, please visit
www.cuisinart.com/baby or www.cuisinart.com
ALL THE FOLLOWING DRINK RECIPES CAN EASILY BE
DOUBLED AND PREPARED IN THE BLENDER JAR.