Creamy Strawberry Mango Smoothie

Creamy Strawberry Mango Smoothie

On hot summer days, it can be tempting to pick up a cool treat from your favorite drive-thru, but what if you could make something even more delicious at home? This decadent smoothie features orange juice for extra sweetness and Greek yogurt for rich creaminess. And best of all? You know exactly what’s going into your treat. InDependent’s mango infographic lends a helping hand if you’re not exactly sure how to choose, peel, and chop a mango. In case you’re searching for more delicious ways to use mangos, you’ll find some additional links below this recipe.

Creamy Strawberry Mango Smoothie

generously serves 2

• 1/2 cup orange juice

• 1 mango - peeled, seeded, and chopped

• 1 banana - peeled and chopped

• 1/4 cup full fat Greek yogurt

• 1 10-ounce bag frozen organic strawberries (or use fresh and add a few ice cubes)

Blend and enjoy!

mango bread

Mango Nut Bread

via Yummly

I used green mangos, which worked out perfectly because I was a little skeptical of the sweetness of them. I was expecting more of a tropical burst, but they were much more subtle. Paired with the coconut flakes, they were awesome! The dough is more like cookie dough, but have no worries, baking at 325 guarantees a moist treat.

mango beans

Mango Black Bean Salsa

via Creme de la Crumb

I experimented with small, golden-skinned champagne mangos for this recipe and they were awesome! Rule of thumb for mangos, always buy more than you think you'll need. I felt like I wasted a lot of "meat". I added diced avocado to make it a little more colorful. This is great alone or as a taco filling or added protein topping.

Do you have a favorite recipe using mangos?