• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Living Well Kitchen
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Favorites
  • Easy Meals
  • Main Dish
  • Health
  • Quiz
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Favorites
    • Easy Meals
    • Main Dish
    • Health
    • Quiz
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Mardi Gras Smoothies

    Published: Feb 21, 2014 · Updated: Dec 11, 2023 · Post may contain affiliate links

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Festive, boozy Mardi Gras Smoothies are a great on-the-go option for getting in your fruits & veggies while watching the parades roll by

    Festive, boozy Mardi Gras Smoothies from Living Well Kitchen are a great on-the-go option for getting in your fruits & veggies while watching the parades roll by

    It's that time of year! It's Mardi Gras time!

    Even if you don't live in a city with Mardi Gras, you can still celebrate with these festive smoothies.

    I am seriously giddy with how adorable these things turned out. I mean, how cute are they?!

    I decided to start a week of Mardi Gras recipes with a beverage, and since Mardi Gras is a very festive holiday, these smoothies are absolutely perfect!

    Festive, boozy Mardi Gras Smoothies from Living Well Kitchen are a great on-the-go option for getting in your fruits & veggies while watching the parades roll by

    I know, I know. It's just a smoothie. But let's talk about why you need to make this smoothie.

    First, during Mardi Gras, it gets a little tough to squeeze in the recommended amount of daily fruits and veggies. Boozy beverages and not-so-healthy food replace regular meals, which is why this smoothie is the answer to your "what to drink/eat while strolling the streets catching beads" question. [For another tasty Mardi Gras smoothie, try this King Cake Smoothie!]

    I packed in the produce with the smoothie. You've got blueberries, raspberries (or strawberries), kiwis, spinach, banana, and pineapple.

    There's also some turmeric in there to enhance the gold color, but you can't taste it {just don't add more than the suggested amount in the recipe}. Turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory agent, which you will need considering you will probably not be eating your healthiest for the next few days...

    Festive, boozy Mardi Gras Smoothies from Living Well Kitchen are a great on-the-go option for getting in your fruits & veggies while watching the parades roll by

    But don't worry; I did not skimp on the booze. However, if you aren't in the mood to imbibe or are serving these to an under-21 crowd, just substitute an equal amount of water for the vodka.

    These take a few extra minutes to make because you make them in layers, but they are worth every extra second. They are just so fun!

    You don't have to freeze the fruit before you make these, but I find the texture is better when the fruit has been pre-frozen.

    • First, you'll make the gold layer. Transfer to a glass and stick in the freezer.
    • Then, make the green layer... don't skimp on the spinach! You need it for that vibrant green + you need the extra veggies. And you can't taste it! You really really can't!
    • For the last layer, you'll blend together blueberries with a few raspberries or strawberries to make purple.
    Festive, boozy Mardi Gras Smoothies from Living Well Kitchen are a great on-the-go option for getting in your fruits & veggies while watching the parades roll by

    Then pour it in layers in 3 glasses or to-go cups, and go enjoy the parade!

    Adorable, right?! You're perfect on-the-go, festive, full of healthy produce + protein {from the Greek yogurt}, boozy {optional} drink!

    In case you're curious, each layer is delish and they taste great all mixed together too.

    P.S. I highly suggest making these purple green and gold boozy cupcakes while you're at it. Or try the mini king cakes, too!

    Mardi Gras Smoothies from Living Well Kitchen

    Mardi Gras Smoothies

    Festive, boozy Mardi Gras Smoothies are a great on-the-go option for getting in your fruits & veggies while watching the parades roll by
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    For the gold layer:

    • 1 cup pineapple
    • 1 small banana frozen
    • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • ½ cup vodka or water
    • 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

    Instructions

    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. Enjoy {responsibly}!

    Notes

    *You can substitute an equal amount of water for the vodka to make it non-alcoholic. *Nutrition facts are calculated using vodka. 
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Happy Mardi Gras!!

    Meme

    Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Mardi Gras Smoothies
    Serving Size
     
    1 smoothie
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    262
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    3
    mg
    1
    %
    Sodium
     
    58
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    665
    mg
    19
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    34
    g
    11
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    21
    g
    23
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2940
    IU
    59
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    101.6
    mg
    123
    %
    Calcium
     
    131
    mg
    13
    %
    Iron
     
    1.5
    mg
    8
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    More Drinks

    • glasses with ginger lemon and cucumber water next to fresh mint, lemon, ginger, and cucumber.
      Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water
    • two glasses of pink margaritas next to a tequila bottle, red grapefruits, and a pitcher of grapefruit margaritas.
      Grapefruit Margarita
    • stemless wine glass with strawberry gin fizzes next to fresh strawberries, bottle of gin, and an orange
      Valentine's Day Gin Fizz
    • wooden counter with pumpkin pumpkin smoothie in glass with straw, next to yogurt, pumpkins, canned pumpkin puree, and orange flowers
      Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
    1.3K shares
    • Yummly
    • Share
    • Tweet

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Deanna Rose Segrave-Daly

      February 21, 2014 at 6:51 pm

      You are getting a standing O for this one - you have every right to be giddy. These look so festive in true Mardi Gras colors and I can only imagine how yummy they taste. Pinning now.

      Reply
      • Meme

        February 24, 2014 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks Deanna! Can't wait to try your Mardi Gras recipes 🙂

        Reply
    2. Serena

      February 21, 2014 at 11:18 pm

      And I'm giddy to try these!!! Seriously, this is brilliant with all the colors of Mardi Gras. My kids will adore! But I love the over 21 trick...and good point that smoothies are needed to not overindulge in the over 21 stuff. Love the tumeric tip too! (:

      Reply
      • Meme

        February 25, 2014 at 3:41 pm

        Thanks Serena! These are a staple in my diet come Mardi Gras season -- but usually I skip the vodka. Usually... 😉

        Reply
    3. Sarah Grace

      February 22, 2014 at 3:13 am

      Wait no, too fun! I love this. And I love how you got all the colors naturally through foods. Mmmm, this looks delicious!

      xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.

      Reply
      • Meme

        February 25, 2014 at 3:42 pm

        Thanks Sarah Grace!! They are too fun and delicious to boot! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Chrystal @ YUMeating

      February 23, 2014 at 10:56 am

      I'm loving the green color and think these would be great for a St. Patricks Day party too!

      Reply
      • Meme

        February 25, 2014 at 3:38 pm

        Yes! Genius! Might have to make these again 🙂

        Reply
    5. Gayane

      February 23, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      Looks great! I am going to try this:)

      Reply
      • Meme

        February 25, 2014 at 3:48 pm

        Thanks Gayane!! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    6. Dana

      February 23, 2014 at 6:06 pm

      These are seriously adorable, plus who doesn't like a little vodka in their drink? I also appreciate that you wouldn't have to clean the blender in between each flavor/layer if you make these in the order you listed - so smart!

      Reply
      • Meme

        February 25, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks Dana!! No blender cleaning = awesome haha. Unnecessary cleaning is not for me, but vodka in my smoothies totally is 🙂

        Reply
    7. Francesca

      February 24, 2014 at 10:21 am

      Festive, creative & fun... no need for that artificial color nonsense!! Amazing work 🙂

      Reply
    8. Rachel (teacher-chef)

      March 02, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      LOVE these layers - we can skip the booze and breakfast it up OR make it as written to party the night away, love it 🙂

      Reply
    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Meme holding Watson at a restaurant in san diego.

    Hi, I'm Meme!

    A thirty-something registered dietitian nutritionist here to help you enjoy food, make eating easier, and live free of diets & shame.

    About Meme

    Popular Posts

    • silver fork on a white plate with green beans and pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes covered in gravy.
      Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin

    • white wicker table with a jar of chocolate sauce with a silver spoon drizzling sauce into it.
      Easy Chocolate Sauce

    • yellow hammer drink in red cup with cherry on top, red beads
      Yellow Hammer Drink

    • white bowl with tomato salsa next to fresh cilantro, garlic, onion, and lemon on a wooden table.
      Low Sodium Salsa

    • two bowls of rotini topped with crawfish Monica sauce next to lemons, green onions, and a green napkin.
      Crawfish Monica Recipe

    • glass bowl with chicken salad on a yellow and white towel surrounded with butter crackers.
      Chicken Salad without Mayo

    Easy Recipes

    • salmon fillets covered in pesto in a white baking dish on wooden table
      Pesto Salmon

    • two white bowls of chicken apple curry topped with sliced almonds and fresh mint, apple, and blue pot with more chicken curry sauce
      Chicken Apple Curry

    • bowl of pork with avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips next to fresh cilantro and a blue napkin.
      Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork

    • two ground beef taco bowls with various toppings next to a patterned napkin, cut avocado, silver spoons, and fresh cilantro.
      Ground Beef Taco Bowls

    • white plate with two slices of roasted vegetables pizza next to parmesan, fresh basil, a microplane, a bowl of pizza sauce, and a baking sheet with pizza.
      Roasted Vegetable Pizza

    • 4 stuffed sweet potato topped with chicken, black beans, and cheese on foil-lined baking sheet.
      Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Soup Season

    • two bowl of beef soup on blue and white napkins with silver spoons and garlic bread
      Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

    • two mugs with tomato soup topped with cheese chips next to a napkin with two spoons, a carrot, a can of tomatoes, and an onion.
      Tomato Soup with Canned Tomatoes

    • bowl of lentil soup topped with cheese next to scattered green lentils and a Microplane with parmesan cheese.
      Salsa Lentil Soup

    • bowl of turkey white bean chili topped with fresh avocado next fresh avocado and cilantro.
      White Bean Turkey Chili

    See more Soup →

    In Season Veggies

    • blue pot with sauteed green beans and a wooden spoon on a white countertop
      Sautéed Green Beans

    • white bowl of roasted bell peppers next to a silver air fryer.
      Air Fryer Bell Peppers

    • red napkin with cooked carrots, rosemary sprig, cooked chicken on a white plate
      Garlic Rosemary Carrots

    • The Science of Caramelized Onions from Living Well Kitchen @memeinge
      Caramelized Onions

    More veggie recipes

    Footer

    as seen in:

    logos for cnn, huffpost, and self magazine.
    logos for buzzfeed, mbc news, brit + co, and women's health.

    Sign up for emails and updates!

    Subscribe for free!
    • About Meme
    • Privacy Policy and Disclaimer
    • Contact
    • Services
    • ↑ back to top

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 - Powered by Feast+

    We use cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT
    1329 shares

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.