
Halloween has to be one of the sweetest times of the year…that is in terms of candy. One of the candies commonly seen around Halloween really brings me back to my childhood. Yup, candy corn. We always had it in our house growing up and my mom still likes it, years later! Although I’m not known for eating handfuls of candy corn myself, I’m completely keen on the colors and love that I had those memories growing up. Which brings me to today’s post, that was of course inspired by candy corn but in a much more fresh and natural kind way.
I’ve taken the shades of yellow, orange and white commonly associated with the sweet treat, and matched it to fruits in the same colors to make healthy and fresh smoothies with much less guilt and a great way counterbalance all the sweets that will be consumed over the weekend.
In addition to these smoothies being healthy and fresh, the mini shot glasses they’re served in make them a fabulous beverage menu option for any Halloween party that you host over weekend! Complete with a tiny candy corn shaped fruit garnishes for a festive finishing touch!
Festive Fruit Smoothies(V)

Fresh fruit in shades of yellow (pineapple), orange (persimmon & orange) and white (coconut and banana) make up these smoothies as a play on candy corn. Naturally vegan, gluten-free and dairy free for everyone to enjoy! Each recipe makes 6 shot glass sized portions.
Y E L L O W

Pineapple Mango Fruit Smoothie
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple cut into chunks
1/2 cup frozen or fresh mango (if fresh peeled and cut into chunks)
1/3 cup plain coconut milk yogurt
1/4 cup plain coconut milk
1/2 cup ice
Blender or magic bullet
Mini drinking or shot glasses
Funnel
Instructions
Place all ingredients into blender and blend together.
You can add a bit more of each ingredients to reach the desired consistency and bright color.
Pour into shot glasses using a funnel
Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for up to 2 hours.
O R A N G E

Persimmon & Orange Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients/Supplies:
2 ripe persimmons rinsed and cut into chunks
1 large orange peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 natural/organic orange juice
3/4 cups of ice
Blender or magic bullet
Mini drinking or shot glasses
Funnel
Instructions
Place all ingredients into blender and blend together.
You can add a bit more of each ingredients to reach the desired consistency and bright color.
Pour into shot glasses using a funnel
Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for up to 2 hours.
W H I T E

Banana Coconut Fruit Smoothie
1 ripe banana peeled and cut into chunks
1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh coconut from shell. Peeled and cut into chunks
1/3 cup plain coconut milk yogurt
1/3 cup plain coconut milk
1/2 cup ice
Blender or magic bullet
Mini drinking or shot glasses
Funnel
Instructions
Place all ingredients into blender and blend together.
You can add a bit more of each ingredients to reach the desired consistency and bright color.
Pour into shot glasses using a funnel
Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge up to 2 hours ahead.
Pineapple, Persimmon & Coconut (candy corn) Garnish (optional)
Cut 1 inch chunk of pineapple to resemble the bottom portion of the candy corn and skewer onto a toothpick.
Cut a 3/4 inch chunk of persimmon in a rectangular shape to resemble the middle portion of the candy corn and place on top of the pineapple.
Top with a half-inch chunk of coconut cut into the shape of a triangle.
Repeat these steps for each of the smoothies you’ll be serving.

These smoothies are a great option for kids and adults. I let my girls taste each of the flavors and they very much approved! Feel free to alter the ingredients to include your favorite fruits in these colors.
Happy Halloween! I’ll be taking my girls out trick-or-treating tomorrow and celebrating with family! How are you spending your Halloween weekend?
Much more to share soon!
xo
This specific recipe for Festive Fruit Smoothies was seen first on Posh Little Designs. All Rights Reserved. 2011-2014.
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