Everyone loves a delicious smoothie.
Could I have posted a more boring recipe today while I’m lying on the beach?
Yes. Yes I could have.
It could have involved broccoli.
Instead I wanted you to feel like you are at the beach right beside me.
You know, minus the rum.
The verdict is still out on mangoes for me.
I’m not sure I love them on their own.
I expected to — I adore mango-scented lip gloss and lotion — but when I finally splurged on a fresh mango it tasted a little… off. Not at all like the fragrant products I’m used to.
Anyone else know what I mean?
Good. Because sometimes I don’t.
That said, mango is fantastic when paired with other ingredients.
It’s wonderful with seared scallops, silky coconut, folded into a fruit omelet, or tossed into a bright salad.
Who am I? The sun must be frying my brain.
Mango Vanilla Bean Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/2 mango, chopped
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3/4 cup milk — I used vanilla almond milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness or milk to reach your preferred consistency. Serve chilled and garnish with additional mango slices if desired.
Are you a mango lover?
What’s your favorite way to enjoy mango?