Mexican fresh fruit cocktails are sprinkled with chili powder and lime for a zesty twist. The same technique is incorporated in this refreshing smoothie. You won’t miss the tequila.
6 tangerines, tangelos, or mandarin oranges
2 cups fresh pineapple cubes, tightly packed
(about 1/2 of a large pineapple), or canned pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons , rice syrup, or other sweetener
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 cups ice cubes
1/8 teaspoon mild chili powder
1 pinch salt
Pineapple wedges dipped in chili powder for garnish
Juice tangerines. You should have about 1-3/4 cups juice. Place in blender with pineapple, sweetener, lime juice, ice, chili powder, and salt. Blend on highest speed till smooth, about 30 seconds. Serve margaritas in goblets garnished with pineapple wedges.
Makes 6 servings.
Calories…..72….Fat….0.8 g…..Fiber…1 g.