I had so much fun with last week’s easy, Halloween themed post I couldn’t resist making another themed post. I had a few different ideas for a festive drink, but the one I was most excited about didn’t quite work. As I was scrounging around the kitchen for a new idea I happened upon a box of vanilla pudding mix and this Goblin Smoothie was born. The package actually listed a recipe for a banana smoothie (the recipe here with two bananas and some granola mixed in and the dye omitted) which I thought could easily be modified for a Halloween treat. I had bought some plastic eyeballs to place garnish a treat and scare my kids ( I know, mean mom) and I thought this might be a great rescue to my festive drink attempts.
Add a bit of extra milk to the pudding package gives it a smoothie texture, yet it is thick enough to float the Halloween garnish on top. The classic flavor means that it will be a hit with a wide audience, and much to my surprise my kids thought the ghoulish garnish was funny. I guess I have to work harder to give them a fright!
Goblin Smoothie
One 4 ounce package of vanilla pudding
3 cups milk
10 drops green food coloring
4-5 Plastic eyeballs for decoration (or other ghoulish accents)
4-5 festive straws
In a large bowl mix together the vanilla pudding, milk and green food dye until smooth and even in color. Pour into 4-5 serving glasses and let set for five minutes. Gently place the eyeballs on top and add a festive straw. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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This is adorable! And so simple. I love it and so will my kids. You are very creative.
Would you clarify something? Does it matter whether you use instant or regular pudding mix? Thank you very much.
Thanks, Ruby! I have only tried the recipe with an instant pudding mix, but you could probably use cook & serve with a bit of modification. I would make the pudding according the to package directions to get it to thicken, and then add the extra cup of milk (or less) until it is thinned to a consistency of a smoothie.
Thanks!