Hello, hello!
Today, I thought I would kick-start the week with my healthy Cinco De Mayo smoothie!! Ok, I’m not sure if my drink is really considered a Cinco De Mayo drink, maybe more tropical, but still it’s good, it’s fruity and so perfect for a nice sunny day!!
This drink is sure to put you in a summer mood! It’s made with pineapple, banana and mango, all blended together in coconut milk. It’s sweet, healthy and loaded vitamin C and sure enough to put a smile on your face!! I know it did mine!!
I just love these kind of drinks, they are more like a dessert then a healthy pick-me up to get you through the rest of your day. I made this drink after my Saturday Zumba class. I have to admit I skipped out the past three weeks, and when I went to class, I realized how much I really do like it. Today’s teacher was a good one too, she explained the moves, where as the last teacher just went into routine and never stopped. Yes I know I burn more calories just moving and not stopping, but I do want to figure out how to move right! I am not the most coordinated person when it comes to any kind of dance, so I need instructions. I have to laugh, she played Vanilla Ice’s, Ice, Ice Baby in the class and now that silly song is stuck in my head! Darn that Vanilla Ice. Such a goofy song, I can’t believe it was a hit!
- ½ banana, frozen
- ½ cup pineapple, frozen
- ⅓ cup mango, frozen
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ tsp coconut extract
- ½ cup unsweetended coconut milk (from a carton)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup ice
- Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
I’m happy to bring back Smoothie Monday, it’s been about two weeks. I was in need of a smoothie!!
I have a question for you… Every year I like to go somewhere for vacation and I never get any help deciding from my Husband, so it’s all on me. I don’t have a heck of a lot of money, but I want to go somewhere, any suggestions of what would be a fun place to go that won’t cost a fortune. Normally every August we go to Las Vegas, and I love it there! The weather is hot, the hotels are nice and airfare is pretty cheap, but I tend to spend quite a bit of money playing the slots, Eck… So this year I am debating about somewhere else. I thought Mexico, Los Angeles, Clearwater Florida (I have never been there and airfare and hotels, cost the same as Vegas, but the weather maybe to humid in August) or San Diego. My dream though is Hawaii, but that is a little bit out of my pocket book, so if you have any suggestions, please let me know!
Have a wonderful week!
Toodles,
Jennifer
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Well since I live in San Diego, I’ll tell you to come here! It’s wonderful here but it’s not Cabo or Hawaii 🙂 It has it’s own special vibe of course!
This drink you made would be perfect on ANY beach. Loving it!
I have been really thinking San Diego. I want to go to Coronado Island. It looks so pretty and I want to stay in the Coronado Hotel, even for one night. Then head to SD to go to Sea World. 🙂
This is my kind of drink!
Thanks Jen!
I love this tropical treat! Definitely perfect for a post-zumba snack!
We went to Miami last year in August and it was quite humid. Some days were better than others and it actually wasn’t SO bad if you made sure to dip into the water every few hours but then again we are kind of used to the humidity since it’s pretty humid in NYC also!
Oh I remember the humidity in Buffalo! I can only imagine it’s probably worse in NYC.
My husband would love this smoothie! Not me though because of the coconut.
A great place to go would be Jamaica. They also have all inclusives so it makes it very affordable. You can usually find a deal with airfare and everything else included 🙂
Ooooohhhhh Jamaica! Now your talking a nice vacation. Hmmm, I’ll have to check that out!
All my favorite flavors combined. I made a cake recently with all these flavors, so I would imagine this is even better. I saw you on Flour me with love – mix it up mondays link party! Great share!
The cake sounds wonderful! Send me the link if you posted it, I need to check it out.
I so want one of these right NOW! It looks so refreshing and delicious and healthy all at the same time, you always have something wonderful!
Ohhhh, thank you Chris, you are to sweet!
Love this smoothie….such great flavors!
Florida is definitely humid in the summer months. I’m slightly biased bc I love Southern California, but San Diego is awesome! A good mix of things to do and see, good restaurants and beaches!
Yah, I’m not doing Florida because of the humdity, but I am really thinking San Diego.
This sounds so tropical and fruity!!! Love
Thank you! I really enjoy my tropical treats!
I LOVE Zumba, but I always hide in the back so people don’t follow my uncoordinated moves! This smoothie looks deeelicious and love that it is dairy-free too!
I always get stuck in the middle, there is the same group that sticks to the back of the room, and no matter where I try to hide the teacher always sees me. I think because I look funny!
I would NOT last long in Zumba.
My body makes a lot of noise LOL
Oh my gosh, you are to funny!! Your body may make noise, but mine is uncontrollable, I get into everyone’s way! lol
Yummm! Luckily I have all the ingredients in my fridge at home so I’ll be trying this smoothie tonight! Thanks!! 🙂
Your welcome! Let me know how you like it!
This makes me very excited for the summer! It would be a great addition to 5-Ingredient Mondays (http://siftstirandsavour.com/2013/05/05/5-ingredient-mondays-sugar-free-cherry-citrus-popsicles-vegan-gluten-free/), if you’re interested 🙂
Thank you Erin!
Wow, does that ever look refreshing!!! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Hope that your week is fantastic!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
I just found this recipe , very good, would be better with coconut rum in it! Still looking for a vaca ? about 20 years ago we discovered the US Virgin Islands and have been back many times , we are semi-retired so the past few years we have been able to go for a winter month, staying for a month. The weather is much nicer there in the summer than here in the mid-west and absolutely fabulous in the winter ! our friends who go to Fl had terrible weather this past winter. Summer is the off season and rates are much less, plus , no cruise ship people to deal with!! t-shirts, shorts & flip flops are worn everywhere !! I go to this web cam every day ! http://www.sapphireinthesun.com we rent a condo here , Sapphire beach , on VRBO . Kenny Chesney hangs out on St John , just a 20 min ferry ride away , and his latest album is all about the Islands….can you tell I love it ! and I am happy to share any info regards
Recipe sounds very good, but problem with anything coconut (ALLERGIES). What would be a good substitute?
Suggestion for vacation: Myrtle Beach, SC.!! As you research Myrtle Beach, look at Ocean Lakes Properties which offers rental beach houses and good amenities!
Hi! You could use any kind of milk you like! I am sure it will work out wonderful for you! Thank your for the info on Myrtle Beach! I’ll have to check it out. 🙂
This is a really nice way to get a lift after a walk or exercise, my partner whipped up a couple after our sunday ride and we both enjoyed them plus this smoothie is healthy, what more can you ask 🙂