An energizing mango smoothie with a tinge of orange juice.
Looking back at my childhood it puzzles me as to what was our facination with imported fruits like apples, pears and grapes? It’s funny how when you move away from home you crave the things you took for granted. Like off-the-tree mangoes and oranges. Mangoes with such names as Julie, long, hog, dou dous (sp), belly full, Princess Town starch, calabash, donkey st*nes and turpentine to name a few. Today I’m stuck buying the flavour less stuff we get in the supermarkets. Mangoes that were picked green so they could last the journey to North America and still have some shelf life.
I’m sure this will taste much better if I had the mangoes that grew in our yard as a kid, but you got to use what you have.. right!
You’ll need..
1 Cup diced ripe mango
1 cup yogurt
1 Orange (juice)
6 ice cubes
1 teaspoon honey
This is so simple! Dice one ripe mango into cubes and set aside in the freezer for about 1 hour. Then in you blender, food processor..or the magic bullet that you kinda stole borrowed from your dad, combine the ingredients mentioned above and blend (puree) for about 1-2 minutes.
This is so refreshing after a long summer’s day as you’re about to hit the hot tub to unwind!
BTW – I placed the diced mangoes in the freezer so I didn’t have to water-down the smoothie with too much ice. This way I was still able to keep the temperature of the finished drink/dessert chilly! If Tehya wasn’t having some of this with me, I’d add a shot of dark rum or Cointreau just for good measure 🙂
Do leave me your thoughts in he comments box below. Almost forgot.. I didn’t have plain yogurt so I used a vanilla flavoured one which turned out to be awesome.
Love it put a little splash of rum and bitters.
This is so cool, since this is mango season. Way to go.
I do not use yougurt because I dont like it but I make it with milk and its very good
Ai juice quite a lot. I will try this one.
Thanks
looks and sounds good.am on my way to buy mangos now so I can make tis.my taste buds are talking to me.i wll try the frozen mangoes if I cannot find fresh. hope it comes out the same
Great recipe Chris but, I would also add some fresh strawberries and paw paw for a more robust fruit taste haha !
Hi Chris I love mangoes and I will try it
Hi Chris, I will try this as I drink smoothies all the time, also do you have a recipe for a good peanut punch?
Dear Chris: I love Mango a lot I will try this one. Thank you for all
your recipes.
Donna
how much orange juice did you use?
Chris this is wonderful. thank man lot of luv.
have lots of mangoes , will try this one and thanks for many wonderful recipes
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Where do I get Burnt sugar, mixed essence, because where i live we do not have a Jamaican or Caribbean store,,So what can i use to in the place of those ingredients. This is my first time on this site, I love it, and I love the way you take your time to talk about each recipe and each ingredient you need to be live on a T.V show.
If I wasn’t married I would be at your door begging to be all yours … Just for you To cook for me would be a dream! Not trying to scare you! Everything you make is amazing!!! Thanks!
loving the bit of rum
I make mango smoothies all the time. It is my favorite fruit. Mango is one fruit that just is delicious. I buy frozen mangoes when I don't have fresh ones and then I don't use ice. I also use them for mango margaritas with some tequila or mango with rum. I learned to cut them that way in Martinique a 100 years ago. They are so pretty. I think it is the prettiest fruit around.
This recipe is a blessing. I made your peanut punch the other day and nobody wanted. I was told that if it isn't bought then no go.
I think this one is a surefire hit. They will have no choice but to ask for more.
Does it matter what flavor for the yogurt? Plain? Vanilla? Mango (if any)? My Grandson LOVES mangoes and I try to give him other ways to try mangoes instead of the juices founf in the grocery stores.
To get the most out of the mango I would say plain, however I've used vanilla (what we had in the fridge at the time) with great success and by using a mango yogurt can only enhance the overall taste.
Try adding some ginger also
that sounds like a good tip
Thanks for the mango smoothie I can't wait to try it.
let me know your thoughts when you do
Great with coconut Malibu! Thanks for another great recipe!
Ty, that’s one for my wife..she’s into the malibu.
cheers
chris
delicious
Thanks for your comments and for letting me know about the blog’s problem. I’ve made several tests, but could not duplicate the problem. Hopefully the problem sorted itself out.
happy cooking
chris
p.s. I do apologize for any inconvenience caused.
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Hi just figured i would let you know i had a problem with your blog coming up frozen also. Might be gremlins in the system.
Ooh shoot i just typed a big comment and when i hit post it come up blank! Please tell me it worked properly? I dont want to sumit it again if i do not have to! Either the blog glitced out or i am just stuipd, the latter doesnt surprise me lol.
Thanks very much for the mango smoothie. I usually avoid the orange juice as my son is allergic to it but I’ll try it for myself.
A special thanks to everyone for taking the time to leave their wonderful comments. And thanks for sharing those tips Lee Ann.
Happy Cooking
Chris…
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Thanks for this simple recipe.I tried it and it was heavenly. Everyone enjoyed it and asked for more.
I am going to give this one a try. I love mango and thank you for the great recipes.
I discovered when we were introducing our infant to solids that mangos and mango puree freeze beautifully – for your smoothy, when mangos are available they can be pureed then frozen in ice cube trays (spray with a little non-stick spray) then transfer the cubes to a freezer container or bag…when you’re craving a smoothy simply replace the ice with approx. 8 mango cubes…there are many other uses for the cubes and this method ensures you always have some on hand.