The Mango Pineapple Smoothie, made using mango and pineapple purees, low-fat yogurt and ice, is McDonald’s new addition to their Real Fruit Smoothie line. Due to my disappointment in the Strawberry Lemonade, I was slightly hesitant to try their newest summer drink. However, after a twenty minute walk outside in the sweltering afternoon sun, I was in desperate need of a respite from the heat -- and nothing screams "cool-off!" for me better than an ice cold smoothie.
So what did I think? Well, the smoothie was surprisingly good! The smoothie smelled like a real mango and was very refreshing. The consistency was smooth and there was no sickeningly sweet after taste (unlike the Strawberry Lemonade). Now obviously, the McD's smoothies can't compare to my homemade smoothies, but it's a great alternative to when my lazy bum doesn't feel like chopping up fruits and washing dishes! Plus, now that I'm a poor graduate student, I probably won't have the luxury of stocking my fridge with real mangos and pineapples on a daily basis.
McDonald's Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Nutrition: 220 calories / 12 oz cup
Retail Price: ~$2.49
***Giveaway***
Congrats #16 - Marybear
Congrats #16 - Marybear
McDonald's wants treat my readers to summertime smoothies! One reader will receive one (1) $10 Arch card and five (5) product coupons good for a free Real Fruit Smoothie!
1. REQUIRED: In my comments section, tell me what is your favorite way to cool off in the summertime. Also please include your email address so I can contact you if you win!
2. Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter (leave separate comment telling me this)
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Contest ends Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 5pm EST. Winners will be chosen via random integer generator on random.org announced on the financefoodie.com site shortly afterwards that night!
Full Disclosure: McDonald's provided the product coupons for the giveaway. FInancefoodie.com paid for the $10 Arch card. I was not compensated for this post.
216 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 216 of 216My favorite way to cool off is to go to the pool.
wonitoo@hotmail.com
I like to cool off with a cold glass of iced tea.
debrich6 @ centurytel dot net
My favorite way to cool off is to jump in the pool!
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My favorite way to cool off in the summertime is to sit in our backyard under a big tree so it's shady, have a big glass of ice water handy, and enjoy the birds singing. We have a lot of song birds in our backyard.
I like to run through the sprinkler!
tonymanero0209@hotmail.com
I love to cool off by staying indoors and reading a book.
atreau at gmail dotcom.
I love a good McDonalds caramel frappe!
rsbryswrrl at gmail dot com
I stay cool in the summer by staying at home in the ac. Thank you for the chance to win!
deedeebamagirl at yahoo dot com
My favorite way to cool off in the summer is to stay indoors with the A/C on. Sandwiches and chips for dinner is great too.
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With a nice glass of ice tea.
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Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter.
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Stay in/near water -- pools, lakes, springs, etc.
elisa17(at)hotmail(dot)com
i enjoy drinking ice cold lemonade in the shade
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