Smoothies and Milkshakes

This mango splash smoothie is a great way to start your day and diet. Grapefruit has high water content, and an increased water consumption can help increase metabolism. Low sodium intake can help flush out excess water that is caused by high sodium food. Mango is a super anti-oxidant; this smoothie is a great low fat treat.

Ingredients
2 grapefruits, juiced
2 mango chunks
4 ice cubes
half a lime juiced
1 teaspoon of honey

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two

Two healthy fruits mixed with yogurt, this smoothie is easy to prepare and a great alternative for a quick breakfast or snack.

Ingredients
2 cups mango chunks
2 cups blueberries
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cup apple juice

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Loaded with Vitamin C this smoothie is healthy, sweet and healthy.

Ingredients
2 cups raspberries
2 oranges (peeled, membrane removed – you want the pulp only)
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cup mango nectar

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

I love this smoothie – blackberries, mango and guava juice mixed smooth with yogurt makes a great, healthy indulgence.
Ingredients
3 cups blackberries
1 cup mango chunks
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup guava juice
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

I love mango. Mixed with Banana and Orange this smoothie is one of my favorites. Mangoes are known to have many health benefits. In addition, in some parts of the world, mangoes are also though to be an aphrodisiac. Bottoms up!

Ingredients
1 cup mango, chunks
1 banana
2 oranges, pulp only (remove the membrane)
1/4 cold water
3 ice cubes

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Did you know that there are many potential health benefits to mango? Mangoes have strong antioxidant abilities. They are great for your skin and digestive system. In addition, mangoes contain many vitamins and minerals (high in iron, vitamin A, vitamin E, and selenium). To top it off, mangoes also contain tryptophan which will help you get a good night sleep. Tasty and healthy! You can’t go wrong with this smoothie.

Ingredients
1 mango, cut into chunks
2 cups seedless watermelon
1 cup vanilla milk
1/4 cup sugar
6 ice cubes

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Passion Fruit is a sweet fruit that is rich source of Vitamin C and a great antioxidant. Mixed with Mango and Tangerines this smoothie can help keep your common cold at bay.

Ingredients
2 cups mango chunks
2 tangerines (pulp only, membrane removed)
2 passion fruit
¼ cup of yogurt
¼ cup of pineapple juice
3 ice cubes

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

This smoothie always reminds me of my visit to the islands – I loved all the fresh fruit that was always served at breakfast – big blueberries, mango – and special juices like guava – yummy!
Ingredients
3 cups blueberries
1 cup mango chunks
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup guava juice
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.