# Fast Food Smoothies These Smoothies are Made with Taco Bell Doritos Tacos By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-doritos References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/neatolicious/2013/05/21/Dont-Eat-That-John-The-Taco-Bell-Doritos-Taco-Smoothie/) Only the boldest foodies will be brave enough to try out this Taco Bell Doritos smoothie. This intriguing concoction was created as a quirky way for taco fans to make their favorite flatbread snacks more “healthy.” Smoothies are the perfect summer thirst quenchers and when you throw in a taco, it becomes an entire liquid meal. Taco Bell's Dortio-flavored shells are popular among many fast food consumers. They add some extra zest to these unusual smoothies. To make this high-calorie smoothie creation, one would need organic soy milk, diced pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, bananas and chai seeds. After adding all the rest, simply toss in a Doritos taco and hit blend. This adventurous Taco Bell Doritos beverage is enough to shake up any summer barbecue, not to mention your impressionable taste-buds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fast Food Innovations:** Fast food chains are experimenting with innovative combinations of traditionally unhealthy foods and drinks to attract customers and gain a competitive edge. - **Hybrid Beverages:** Combining unexpected food and drink items to create new hybrid beverages is becoming a popular trend among food and beverage brands. - **Unconventional Food Pairings:** Consumers are becoming increasingly interested in trying unconventional food pairings, creating opportunities for brands to experiment with new flavor combinations and increase engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can create innovative food and drink menu items to attract customers and stay ahead of the competition. - **Beverage:** Beverage companies can experiment with unconventional flavor combinations and packaging options to appeal to adventurous consumers, and stand out from competitors. - **Snack Food:** Snack food brands can explore unusual flavor combinations, and experiment with different packaging options and marketing strategies to attract consumers who are interested in novel tastes and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swirled Frozen QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-bliss-freeze.md) - [Swirled Mixed Berry Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-berry-freeze.md) - [Frozen QSR Mango Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-mango.md) - [Fruit-Infused Green Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agua-refrescas.md) - [Fruit-Flavored Slush Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-berry-freeze.md) - [Frozen QSR-Backed Chillers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murrays-che.md) - [Strawberry-Flavored QSR Treat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-sweet-treats.md) - [Hot Tortilla Chip-Flavored Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cool-ranch.md) - [Blended Tex-Mex Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-chillers.md)