Simply Spooky!

I found this below idea while leafing through a Halloween book at Walmart.  The below recipe uses instant vanilla pudding with green food colouring added.  Then you top it with oreo cookie crumbs.  The faces on the outside are done with a paint brush and melted chocolate.  It inspired me to think up a healthier option that would serve as a refreshment for the party - Mango Mash Jack O' Lantern Smoothies!

Mango Mash Jack O'Lantern Smoothie:

-Peel 3 ripe mangoes, cut into cubes and add to blender

- Add 1.5 cups of peach yogurt, 1.5 cups of milk, 1.5 cups of ice

-Blend on high.

-Pour your orange concoction into plastic cups that you have drawn Jack O'Lantern faces on with a magic marker (permanent is best).  Or you could cut out face shapes from black paper and glue/tape these on.  I found some brown straws that look like pumpkin stems when stuck in and I am using small round jars that I found at the dollar store instead of plastic for our small party.  Also if you want your concoction to be more orange you could add a few drops of orange (or yellow & red) food colouring to the mix.

- Voila!  A simple but cute Jack O'Lantern beverage to serve at your party!