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MANGO PAPAYA SMOOTHIE
You can throw just about anything in a fruit smoothie to enhance its flavor such as honey, tofu, jams, any combination of fruits, peanut butter, juices, etc., but keep in mind it will effect the nutritional values.
1 mango (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, pitted, and chopped coarse 1 papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped coarse 2 cups plain yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice plus 4 lime slices for garnish 3 tablespoons honey, or to taste 1/4 teaspoons almond extract
In a blender blend the mango, the papaya, the yogurt, the lime juice, the honey, the almond extract and 1 cup ice cubes in batches until the mixture is smooth and blend in another 1/2 cups ice cubes if desired to thin the smoothie mixture to desired consistency.
Divide the mixture among 4 chilled large glasses and garnish each smoothie with a lime slice.
Serve.
Deliciously rich in anti-oxidants, potassium and fiber, an average sized mango can contain up to 40% of your daily fiber requirement.
Mangos are high in fiber, but low in calories (approx. 110 per average sized mango), fat (only 1 gram) and sodium.
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