Diya's Food Diaries

*MANGO SMOOTHIES*

Mango smoothies make a great
breakfast smoothie since they’re full of fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamins A & C. This also make them a great metabolism boosting food as well as a potent beauty food.
They’re also relatively low in calories, which will help you lose weight, and have even been known to reduce oxidative stress on the body.
For these mango recipes, try cut up a whole mango into 1 inch cubes, then freeze into 2 cup servings. This way you’ll have the exact amount you need without chopping up a new mango every time. Mangoes can also be frozen if you buy in bulk, this means you can enjoy these mango smoothie recipes all year long! Try to get organic both in frozen and fresh produce if possible.
If you’re using fresh mangoes, make sure they are ripe for maximum sweetness and creaminess .
I also recommend you serve these mango smoothies quickly since they generally taste best when cold.
A basic mango smoothie recipe generally contains mango, ice (or milk), and sugar (or ideally honey). It’s very delicious and healthy, and tastes very similar to a slushy.
The mango smoothie recipes I provide below have more ingredients to provide a unique and delicious smoothie experience, fruits like strawberries, bananas, pineapple are added to enhance the flavor and nutrition.
Each recipe makes two servings. Enjoy!

*Copyright © 2018 by Saadiya Nasser*

*Raspberry Mango Smoothie Recipe* _Ingredients:_
•½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
•1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
•½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
•½ banana
•½ teaspoon of chia seeds
*Put all in a blender and blend till smooth*
This Raspberry Mango Smoothie recipe is perfectly sweet with a delicious tangy kick. It makes the ideal summertime drink.
Raspberries are low in calories and very high in fiber and nutrients, especially antioxidants and Vitamin C. They have also been shown to have strong anti-inflammatory properties.
*Copyright © 2018 by Saadiya Nasser*

*Mango Strawberry Smoothie Recipe* _Ingredients:_
•½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
•1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
•1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
•8 ice cubes (optional)
•2 teaspoons honey (optional)
*Put everything in a blender and blend till smooth. Enjoy*
This Mango Strawberry Smoothie is a very simple recipe to make, and it tastes so good. It makes an excellent breakfast smoothie, but can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert as well.
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese, folate and potassium, as well as several other vitamins and minerals. They’re very high in antioxidants and certain plant compounds that have been shown to have heart health benefits, and may even help control blood sugar. *Copyright © 2018 by Saadiya Nasser*

*Orange Mango Smoothie Recipe* _Ingredients:_
•1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
•1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
•1 banana
•½ cup nonfat greek yogurt
•5 ice cubes
*Blend everything in a blender till smooth, serve and enjoy* One cup of orange juice contains twice the amount of the daily recommended immune system boosting vitamin C and drinking orange juice daily has shown to thin the blood and lower blood pressure leading to a lower risk for heart disease. Rich levels of citrates and citric acid can help reduce the build up of kidney stones. *Copyright © 2018 by Saadiya Nasser*

*Spinach Mango Smoothie Recipe* _Ingredients:_
1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
1 cup spinach leaves
1 cup milk(you can use coconut milk)
1 large banana
1 cup ice cubes
2 tablespoons chia seeds
*Put everything in a blender and blend till smooth, serve and enjoy.*
Spinach is considered a “super food” that’s packed with nutrients. With just one cup of Spinach in your smoothie you’ll get over 134% of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin C and 206% of Vitamin A.
It also includes almost 700% of Vitamin K and a compound called sulforaphane, which studies have demonstrated it’s ability to fight the formation of cancer cells. *Copyright © 2018 by Saadiya Nasser*

*Mango Yogurt Smoothie Recipe* _Ingredients:_
1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoons lime juice
½ tablespoons honey (optional)
*Put all in a blender, blend till smooth, serve and enjoy*
This is a nice simple recipe if you’re looking for a smoothie that only includes mangoes and not other fruit. It’s sweet and creamy, and a very refreshing drink.
Yogurt is high in protein, calcium, B vitamins and trace minerals. It contains almost every nutrient the body needs and has even been known to help improve digestion *Copyright © 2018 by Saadiya Nasser*

*Mango Banana Smoothie Recipe* _Ingredients:_
1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
1 banana
1 cup milk(can use coconut milk)
3-4 ice cubes (optional)
*Blend everything together in a blender, serve and enjoy* Silky smooth yumminess is the only way I can explain diving into this tasty Mango Banana Smoothie recipe.Both the banana and mango have a creamy consistency when blended, try this recipe next time you crave a milkshake!
Bananas are brimming with potassium, vitamins B6, C and many antioxidant flavonoids. Potassium and flavonoids have been associated with lowering the risk of heart disease.