3.8

Out of 1 Ratings

Owner's of the Cuisinart Blender SmartPower Duet gave it a score of 3.8 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    4.0 out of 5
  • Durability

    4.0 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    3.0 out of 5
  • Performance

    4.0 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    4.0 out of 5
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smooth, about 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a
spatula. Turn blender on and continue blending on Purée for 30 seconds
longer. Turn blender off. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
for up to 1 week, or freeze in individual portions for up to 2 months.
Note: For a thinner consistency, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 24 (0% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 3g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 7mg • sod. 17mg
BATTERS
Buttermilk Pancakes
Makes sixteen 4-inch pancakes
cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
cooking spray
Place first eight ingredients, in order listed, in the Cuisinart
®
SmartPower
Duet
®
blender jar (not cooking spray). Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and blend on Purée for 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape
blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender on and blend on Purée for an
additional 15 to 20 seconds. Turn blender off.
Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray, and heat over
medium heat. Pour batter into 4-inch pancakes. When they start to
bubble, turn and brown the other side, about 45 seconds. Repeat with
remaining batter, coating skillet with cooking spray as necessary.
Nutritional information per pancake:
Calories 75 (36% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 3g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 27mg • sod. 168mg
Cuisinart
®
Crêpes
Makes sixteen crêpes (about 8 to 9-inch diameter)
1
2
/3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons softened butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
cooking spray
Place first six ingredients, in order listed, in the Cuisinart
®
SmartPower
Duet
®
blender jar (not cooking spray). Place cover on blender jar. Turn
blender on and blend on Mix for 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape
blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender on and continue blending on Mix
until smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds. Turn blender off.
Refrigerate in a covered container for 2 hours before using. Store in an
airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before
using.
Coat a 9½-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over
medium heat. Pour 3 tablespoons batter into skillet, and swirl to coat
bottom of the pan evenly with a thin film. Cook about 1 minute on each
side, or until lightly browned.
Reserve crêpes. Repeat with remaining batter, coating pan with cooking
spray as necessary.
Serve with creamed chicken, fresh berries or sautéed apples.
Nutritional information per crêpe:
Calories 59 (46% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 46mg • sod. 107mg
Honey Wheat Waffles
Makes six waffles (about 3 cups batter)
1½ cups milk
2 large eggs
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour
½ cup whole-wheat flour
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon baking powder