Hi Everyone and Happy Smoothie Monday!
To celebrate Mardi Gras tomorrow, I thought I would make one of their famous drinks, the Hurricane, but in a healthy smoothie form. Have you every had a Hurricane? It is mighty delish! It’s made with pineapple, orange juice, rum and grenadine syrup. Yum, yum, yum! I am sure you already have a pretty good idea what is in my smoothie and boy is a good one!
My smoothie is made with frozen pineapple, freshly squeezed orange juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, yogurt and to give it the true Hurricane flavor, rum extract!! However, I didn’t tell you this and I will deny, deny, deny! But you could use real rum and have it as a cocktail. He he
The smoothie turned out light, fruity, sweet, tropical and oh so amazing!! I love the flavors of orange and pineapple together and the lime juice balances it all out! My Husband was very pleased with his Saturday 10am smoothie! Every Saturday like clock work, are you making a smoothie today. But whats weird, I ask him if he wants one for work and he always says no. Hmmmm? But on the weekends, it smoothie time!! Odd man!
I thought I would dress up the smoothie by adding a little slice of orange and lime and of course a maraschino cherry! Love those cherries! I thought I would put an umbrella in the drink, but then I realized this is Mardi Gras, not Cinco de Mayo! You know whats funny? I like to dunk my cherries in my drink and let it sink to the bottom. Then when my drink is done I have a little cherry surprise left. I know crazy, huh? I am a tad odd.
- 1 cup pineapple, frozen
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- ½ cup greek yogurt, plain
- ⅛ tsp. rum extract
- ¼ tsp. stevia (to taste)
- Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Well my Friends, I have exercise, blogging and recipe creating to do! So I am out of here!!
Have a great Monday!!
Toodles,
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
What an absolutely beautiful smoothie! I think I’m in love!
Marie @ Little Kitchie says
My husband and I love New Orleans, and of course we love hurricanes! Love the idea of it in smoothie form!!
Joanna says
Lovely! 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you Joanna!
Jill says
Sounds wonderful!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you Jill!
Cheryl says
I just stopped by from Tuseday’s Table to check out your smoothie, cause it looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing such a yummy and healthy treat! HUGS
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Ahhhh thank you Cheryl! Hugs back to you! 🙂
Linda says
This looks fabulous. Maybe you would like to share this at What to do Weekends Party. 🙂 Best wishes, Linda
http://www.craftsalamode.com/2014/03/what-to-do-weekends-62.html
Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says
Pineapple on my grocery list. Pinned so I won’t forget.
ida pletz says
Can I use reglar yogurt instead of greek?
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Hi! Yes you can! 🙂