We don't drink alcohol, and everyone needs
a fabulous beverage for the New Year!
I whipped up some Mango Lassi, one of our family's favorite Indian foods. If you've never had Mango Lassi, it's basically a luscious smoothie made with yogurt and fresh mangos. It's simple but SO GOOD! You can make this ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hrs, which is great if you're having a party and want to prep ahead of time!
a fabulous beverage for the New Year!
I whipped up some Mango Lassi, one of our family's favorite Indian foods. If you've never had Mango Lassi, it's basically a luscious smoothie made with yogurt and fresh mangos. It's simple but SO GOOD! You can make this ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hrs, which is great if you're having a party and want to prep ahead of time!
Mangos are super-rich in Vitamin A & C, high in fiber, and my kids love them! I'm sure many of us (myself included) have a New Years Resolution to feed our families more healthy foods. At 110 calories and 0 g fat per cup, Mangos are a winner.To spark your creativity,
the National Mango Board is sponsoring
a Mom & Mangos recipe contest.
The winner will receive 2 boxes of fresh mangos, a cutting board, and wooden mango bowl!
Here's how to participate:
-make your own kid-friendly recipe using at least one mango
-do a blog post on your recipe (if you don't have a blog, email it to me)
- leave a comment here with a link to your post.
-Winner will be selected by the National Mango Board based on the following guidelines: 50% recipe concept, 25% photography, 25% best use of fresh mango.
- leave a comment here with a link to your post.
-Winner will be selected by the National Mango Board based on the following guidelines: 50% recipe concept, 25% photography, 25% best use of fresh mango.
You have until January 14th to enter your recipe, so you have plenty of time. I can't wait to see your recipes (and make them!). Open to US Residents. The Mango Board will select a winner by the end of January and we will post it here.
Mango LassiIngredients:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped mango (peeled and stone removed)
1-2 tablespoons sugar, to taste
Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
pinch of ground cardamom (optional)
2 T. ground pistachios (optional)
Directions:
Put yogurt, milk, mango, and sugar in a blender and mix well, about 90 seconds. Pour into glasses and garnish with whipped cream, ground cardamom and pistachios (my kids don't like cardamom or pistachios so we just left them out & I know whipped cream isn't traditional, but who cares, it's good!). Makes about 2 cups.
Special thanks to the National Mango Board for sponsoring this post with some fresh mangos! Yum!
13 comments:
YUM!! I adore mangoes, but I am very allergic...can't even touch them :( Boo. Your drink looks fabulous!
This breastfeeding mama thanks you! I was wondering if I'd be stuck with sparkling apple cider at New Year's eve. this recipe is a lot more fun!
Looks wonderful! Nutritious and delicious!
Your smoothie looks delicious. I agree: It also reminds me of the mango smoothies we get when we eat at our local Indian restaurant.
My kids love the champagne mangoes ... have you tried them?
Hi Mandy:
Janice and I just posted a recipe for Magical Mango Snack Cake to our blog, Meal Makeover Moms' Kitchen. Please submit it for the Mom & Mangos recipe contest!
Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/yg4l4yn
Liz, the snack cake looks amazing!!
I came up with some Mini Mango Pies for the contest. I LOVE mangos! Here is the link:
http://sadieskitchen.blogspot.com/2010/01/mini-mango-pies.html
sadie, those are marvelous! I'll make sure your entry gets sent to the national mango board.
Mango Lassis are awesome! Mandy, I'm glad you have been giving Dan some culture. Though, after the Loaded Questions game, I was a little worried...
I LOVE MANGOES!!!!!! They are my favorite fruit, and I'm so excited to join in on this contest! Unfortunately I do not have a blog, so have emailed my entry of " Creamy Mango Pops", a recipe I love to make with my nieces and nephews! Wish I could share online with you all! I need to get a blog, lol...Anyway, I have emailed my entry, and can't wait to see what you think!
This was a deliciously fun experiment! I made Mango Muffins:
http://bentoforkidlet.blogspot.com/2010/01/mango-muffins.html
Jenn, those look delicious!
Hi there! Just wanted to let you know I finally started a blog, so have posted my Creamy Mango Pops recipe there!! Here is the link: http://kitchenenchantress.blogspot.com/2010/01/creamy-mango-goodness.html Hope you enjoy! Can't wait to hear who the winner is!!!
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