The mango is a fruit native to India, but adopted by Latin America, whose properties and exquisite flavor are known almost throughout the world. Also, in hot weather, there is nothing like tasting some mango juices to stay cool and well hydrated. For this reason, we provide the best recipes and we tell you about the benefits of each one, so that you can get the most out of all of them.
Mango benefits
Why is mango so good? This tropical fruit is rich in beneficial compounds for the body, including flavonoids, beta-carotene, niacin, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamins C, E, A, B6, among others. For all its compounds, mango has several wonderful properties: it maintains eye health, its digestive enzymes help break down proteins more easily, it prevents acidity, combats constipation, improves memory, hydrates the skin and gives it shine, has low glycemic index and helps maintain normal blood sugar levels, facilitates the absorption of iron by the body, favors the growth of muscle mass, protects the bone system, strengthens the immune system, alkalinizes blood, combats anemia, prevents asthma, improves hair, prevents heart disease, has an anti-inflammatory effect, among other benefits.
What you should know before consuming mango
- Excessive consumption of mango can cause side effects, such as gas, abdominal pain and diarrhea, due to its high fiber content.
- It is not recommended for people allergic to latex, as it can cause cross reactions. Also, if you are allergic, make sure you are not allergic to mango.
- Diabetics should consume mango in moderation, as it can produce significant postprandial peaks that worsen any clinical condition. Remember, when ripe, mangos are rich in sugars, so preferably eat them plain or green, as it will be less sweet that way.
- If you suffer from ulcers or gastritis, moderate the use of mango, especially the green one due to its acidity.
- Consult your doctor if you are receiving a treatment, as it could influence the development of certain medications, especially in cases of obesity, diabetes or anticoagulant treatments.
Mango and oatmeal smoothie
Oatmeal is a very complete and beneficial food for our body, but when accompanied with other fruits, it can become an ideal breakfast. What does a breakfast need to be complete? Gather carbohydrates, protein, dairy, fiber and healthy fats. The mango smoothie with milk that we propose below, only lacks healthy fats, you can also add them by adding some chia seeds, flaxseeds or pumpkin seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 handle.
- 1 cup of traditional precooked oats.
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
- 11/2 cup skim milk.
- 1 pinch of refined sugar, brown or sweetener (optional).
- 1 a cup of ice (optional).
When you have all the ingredients together, follow the ones in our Oatmeal Wizard Smoothie Recipe. It will surely become one of your favorite mango smoothies.
Properties of the mango and oat smoothie
- Promotes the formation and recovery of muscle mass.
- Facilitates intestinal transit.
- It is a very complete nutritious drink.
Mango Coconut Smoothie
This mango smoothie contains coconut ice cream and dehydrated coconut, ingredients that make it very similar to a dessert, thus becoming an interesting alternative to liven up children’s snacks. If you want to learn how to make mango smoothies, this recipe is perfect to start, as it is an exotic but classic combination.
Ingredients
- 500 gr of coconut ice cream.
- 500 ml of whole milk.
- 1 mango cut into squares.
- 200 gr of dehydrated coconut.
- 100 ml of lemon juice.
Gather all the ingredients on the list and surprise everyone at home by following the recipe for this mango and coconut smoothie. A memorable taste!
Properties of this smoothie
- Satisfy and feed.
- Contains protein (milk and ice cream), carbohydrates (mango) and healthy fats (coconut), plus a compendium of micronutrients.
- Helps the growth of the bone and muscle system.
Apple Mango Smoothie
Do you want a refreshing and nutritious drink? Try the mango and apple combined with coconut milk. A healthy dessert! In addition, when you taste the shake, you will not only love its taste, but you will also feel full for a long time.
Ingredients
- 1 mango cut into medium squares.
- 2 green apples.
- 1 can of coconut milk (you can also prepare it at home).
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
- 50 grams of ginger.
Just craving something sweet? Well, think no more and follow the next steps of the apple and mango smoothie. Its flavor is exquisite and satisfies!
Properties of this smoothie
- Its three main ingredients provide a large amount of potassium.
- It contains a good dose of vitamin C, mainly from the mango and the apple, since the coconut contributes very little.
- Control blood sugar levels thanks to the three fruits.
- Provides abundant magnesium, flavonoids, calcium, beta-carotene, fiber and others.
Mango Kiwi Detox Smoothie
If you want to prepare a mango juice with another exquisite fruit, choose mango and kiwi, which are citrus fruits as the first option, since they not only enhance the properties of mango, but also provide exquisite and unusual flavors. For example, a very tasty combination is mango with lemon, and if you prepare it as mango lemonade, you will be blown away.
Ingredients
- 2 kiwis.
- 1 ripe mango.
- 1 green apple.
Get all the ingredients ready and get the juice out of this recipe by following the easy step by step of the mango and kiwi detox smoothie.
Properties of this smoothie
- Strengthens the immune system due to its high content of vitamin C.
- Moisturizes the skin and replenishes electrolytes, due to its high water and potassium content.
- It favors intestinal transit due to its great contribution in fiber.
Strawberry and mango smoothie
If you need to reduce the calories in your mango smoothies, avoid very ripe mangoes and prefer those that are pale or still green, as they contain less sugar. Also, when making milk shakes, prefer milk that is skim or use any type of non-dairy milk that strikes your fancy. On the other hand, when it’s time to sweeten, add the sweetener of your choice or add nothing.
Ingredients
- 500 grams of strawberries.
- 1 mango cut into squares.
- 2 dessert spoons of sweetener (optional).
- 500 ml of skimmed milk.
If you have already washed and ordered the ingredients to prepare this mango smoothie with milk, then all that remains is to follow the next step by step of this low-calorie strawberry and mango smoothie recipe.
Properties of this smoothie
- They have an anti-inflammatory effect due to the presence of strawberries and mango.
- Produces a feeling of satiety.
- Improves intestinal transit by fiber.
Mango Almond Smoothie
This mango juice with milk is refreshing, energetic, nutritious and delicious thanks to its variety of dairy ingredients and a touch of almonds. Surely young and old alike will love it! If you like to experiment, you could well replace the skimmed milk with non-dairy milk and the same yogurt or kefir. A real healthy treat!
Ingredients
- 1 large mango
- 2 tablespoons of ground almonds.
- 250 ml of skimmed milk.
- 125 ml of skimmed natural yogurt.
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract.
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- 2 tablespoons of honey.
- 1 handful of ice.
If you have already taken note of the ingredients, then get to work following the instructions for the mango smoothie with almonds. If you liked this recipe, you may also be interested in the mango and granola smoothie. It has condensed milk!
Properties of this smoothie
- A very complete drink on a nutritional level. It provides protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, and abundant macronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
- Promotes the formation of muscle mass.
- Refreshes and hydrates.
Kiwi and orange smoothie
Although this drink has wonderful properties for the body, it can be enjoyed as a healthy dessert. Reserve this drink among your recipes with mango juices so that you can use it in the coming hot months, as it will keep your body well hydrated, among other benefits. Also, as you can see, enter for the view.
Ingredients
- 2 oranges.
- 3 guavas.
- 3 kiwis.
- 2 handles.
- 2 tablespoons of honey.
Now, you may be wondering how to make mango smoothies that have this type of presentation, because below, we will explain it to you in great detail in the following step-by-step kiwi smoothie and orange-anti-flu smoothie, so that you can apply it in the fruity combinations that you crave.
Properties of this smoothie
- Strengthens the immune system due to its great contribution of vitamin C (all fruits included here).
- It favors intestinal transit due to its high fiber content.
- Hydrates the body.
- It has anti-inflammatory effect.
- It improves the skin, since the presence of abundant vitamin C favors the development and maintenance of collagen.
Mango Sorbet
If you want to shake off the heat, one of the best ways to do it is by preparing some recipes with mango juices, and here we bring you the most refreshing of all, a sorbet. This mango juice can be served as a dessert, as it is somewhat similar to slush and ice cream, serving as a snack or at any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe mango.
- 2 glasses of ice.
- 1 lemon.
- 1 dessert spoon of sugar.
If you have already checked all the ingredients, do not wait any longer to refresh yourself and follow the next steps of our mango sorbet recipe. Very refreshing and delicious! Are you looking for more refreshing recipes? Then you may like our mango water. Nothing like fresh water for the heat!
Mango lassie
The lassie is a very tasty and healthy Indian drink, there it is commonly ingested with meals, in order to facilitate the digestion of highly seasoned or spicy dishes. Although there are many variants, its invariable ingredients are yogurt, some fruit, spices and aromatic herbs. What makes lassie different from other mango smoothies? The inclusion of spices and aromatic herbs, ingredients that enhance their benefits for the digestive system, and even more, accompanied by a probiotic, such as yogurt.
Ingredients
- 250 ml of natural yogurt.
- 130 ml of milk.
- 200 grams of mango.
- 2 dessert spoons of sugar.
- 1 pinch of cardamom powder.
Put on the apron and follow these steps. Prepare this exquisite mango lassie, one of the most popular mango smoothie recipes in international cuisine. In case you’re interested, we also have a version with only plant products, vegan mango lassie.
Properties of this smoothie
- Facilitates digestion thanks to yogurt, mango and cardamom.
- Hydrates and refreshes.
- Avoid heartburn.
- Fight anemia.
Tip: Yogurt and milk can be of animal or vegetable origin or substituted with kefir.
Mango smoothie bowl
Do you fancy an easy and quick breakfast, but full of vitamins? So, include in your menu some mango smoothies with other fruits, and at least one or two that are smoothies. Here we offer you a very easy and original recipe presented in a bowl. So that you start the day with energy and delight!
Smoothie ingredients
- 1 frozen mango
- 1/2 cup of frozen and chopped pineapple.
- 1/2 banana.
- 1 cup of coconut water.
For the topping
- 1/2 cup of chopped mango and pineapple.
- 1/2 cup of blueberries.
- 1/4 cup of oats.
- 1/2 cup of grated coconut (25 gr).
All of these ingredients go great together! So, if you no longer know what to mix the mango with, you will surely love this recipe for its exquisite flavor. Prepare it easily by following the instructions on the mango smoothie bowl. Have you been fascinated by the smoothies on this list? Then also check out the mango and banana smoothie recipe.
Properties of this smoothie
- Important contribution of potassium (all the fruits in the recipe).
- Anti-inflammatory effect (all its fruits).
- multivitamin
- Fight constipation due to its high fiber content (all ingredients).
- It contains important enzymes that facilitate digestion, both meat and carbohydrates. A contribution of pineapple (meat), banana, and mango.
- It has abundant antioxidants.
Tip: This recipe works for snack time too.
