This spiced up smoothie is a perfect quick pick-me-up on a summer morning. You can make it as thick or watery as you want. I always think the perfect balance adds in a cup of orange juice to make it the ideal thickness. Another way to make it smoother is to pour it over ice rather than adding it whilst blending. (I personally do it that way as it keeps the smoothie nice and cold.)
The allspice and ginger give this smoothie a bit of a different kick. Both are used commonly in Caribbean cooking, and the turmeric adds an extra health boost. Enjoy this smoothie in your garden watching the morning sun.
Mango Health Benefits
Not only are mangoes a great way to start your day, with their sweet, juicy flavors, and it comes as no surprise to anyone that they are good for you. But what exactly do they do for you? Below is just a few of the good stuff that proves that mango is truly deserved of its crown; “king” of the the fruit kingdom.
- Beautiful Skin – gives you a glowing and radiant skin, thanks to the high vitamin A and C. This helps form collagen, which is a protein that looks after the elasticity of the skin.
- Improves Immunity – contains a lot of antioxidants which help with immunity, and mangoes contain about 25% of our daily dosage of vitamin A and C, which also helps fight of illnesses.
- Weight Loss – Mangoes are full of phytochemicals, which act as natural fat burners. They also contain fibre which helps to keep the stomach full for longer, and this helps to reduce any mindless snacking. Next time you have the craving for something sweet, replace those sugary sweets with a mango instead.
Check out our other uses for mangoes:
Caribbean Breakfast Mango Smoothie Recipe
Recipe (Text Version)
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (canned or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or a dairy-free yogurt of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
- 1/1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a colder and thicker smoothie)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- (You can also include orange juice, or some papaya or guava if we want to be more exotic)
Instructions:
Prepare the Mango and Pineapple: Peel the ripe mango, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Also, cut the fresh pineapple into chunks and set aside.
Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the diced mango, pineapple chunks, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, honey, ground allspice, and vanilla extract. If you want a colder and thicker smoothie, add ice cubes as well.
Blend until Smooth: Start blending on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend until all the ingredients are well combined and the smoothie is creamy and smooth.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if needed.
Serve: Pour the Caribbean Mango and Allspice Breakfast Smoothie into glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Enjoy: Serve your tropical breakfast smoothie immediately. This smoothie offers a delightful blend of mango, pineapple, allspice, and creamy coconut milk for a refreshing start to your day.
Caribbean Breakfast Mango Smoothie
The perfect start to your day
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1
ripe mango
peeled, pitted, and diced -
1/2
cup
fresh pineapple chunks -
1/2
cup
coconut mile
(canned or dairy-free alternative) -
1/4
cup
Greek yogurt
(or a dairy-free yogurt of your choice -
1
tsp
honey
(adjust to taste) -
1/2
tsp
ground allspice -
1/2
tsp
vanilla extract -
1/8
tsp
tumeric -
1 1/4
tsp
ginger -
1/2
cup
ice cubes
(optional, for a colder and thicker smoothie) -
Fresh mint leaves
(optional) -
orange juice
(optional, adjust to desired level of thickness) -
papaya/guava
(optional to taste for a more exotic flavor)
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Prepare the Mango and Pineapple: Peel the ripe mango, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Also, cut the fresh pineapple into chunks and set aside.
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Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the diced mango, pineapple chunks, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, honey, ground allspice, and vanilla extract. If you want a colder and thicker smoothie, add ice cubes as well.
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Blend until Smooth: Start blending on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend until all the ingredients are well combined and the smoothie is creamy and smooth.
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Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if needed.
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Serve: Pour the Caribbean Mango and Allspice Breakfast Smoothie into glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
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Enjoy: Serve your tropical breakfast smoothie immediately. This smoothie offers a delightful blend of mango, pineapple, allspice, and creamy coconut milk for a refreshing start to your day.
