Mardi Gras Smoothie

 

 Ingredients:

For the gold layer

1 cup pineapple

1 small banana frozen

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

½ cup water ( or to celebrate add vodka )

⅛ teaspoon turmeric

For the green layer:

2 kiwis peeled & frozen

3 cups fresh spinach

¾ cup water

For the purple layer:

1 cup blueberries frozen

⅓ cup raspberries or strawberries, frozen

1 cup water

Directions:

For the gold layer-

Add all of the ingredients to a blender in the order listed and blend until smooth. Transfer to a cup and stick in the freezer.

For the green layer-

Add all of the ingredients to a blender in the order listed and blend until smooth. Transfer to a cup and stick in the freezer.

For the purple layer-

Add all of the ingredients to a blender in the order listed and blend until smooth.

For the smoothie-

Pour the purple layer evenly into 3 cups. Pour the green layer over the purple layer. Top with the gold layer

The Truth About the Purple, Green, and Gold of Mardi Gras

And in 1892, the Rex parade theme "Symbolism of Colors" gave meaning to these colors. Purple Represents Justice. Green Represents Faith. Gold Represents Power.