#1 I think I'm getting stupider. I went to the store specifically for the pineapple juice. I bought it. Brought it home. Set it on the counter. And then forgot to put it in the drink.
#2 I need to buy some new placemats. I have no brightly colored, tropically-looking placemats because I-LIVE-IN-THE-FARTHEST-THING-FROM-A-TROPICAL-LOCATION.
This must be remedied.
I dug a wrinkled blue one out of the closet.
(Wrinkly part not pictured.)
I thought this drink was a genius idea.
I'm a little embarrassingly proud of myself for substituting banana for the sweetness. A regular orange julius has way too much sugar in it.
As I handed one to my husband he said, "Did you already take a picture of it?", implying that he needed permission to drink it and mess it all up.
Of course, I already took a picture of it. I'm not that stupid.
Tropical Julius
makes 2 servings
6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate (I used Five Alive)
1 banana (can be frozen)
1 cup milk (I used skim, but I'm trying not to mix fruit/dairy these days, so I'll try almond next time.)
2 t. vanilla
1/2 cup pineapple juice
Ice
For the alcoholic version:
1 shot rum
1 shot Triple Sec
1 shot coconut rum
*You may want to add a couple of teaspoons of sugar if it's not sweet enough for you. Or even a packet of Splenda, stevia, etc. Just taste it first.*
In a blender, combine the orange juice, banana, milk, vanilla, pineapple juice, and liquor (if using). Once it's combined well, add in a couple of handfuls of ice cubes until it hits the consistency you want. Taste and add a sweetener if desired.
