My two to mango smoothie is really refreshing (if I do say so myself) and has two sources of protein along with one fruit and one vegetable. I also added ginger and lemon for taste and to boost the anti-inflammatory benefits of this drink. I hope you love it…
Benefits of Ingredients
Mangoes contribute to supporting our immune system, skin health, heart health and digestion. They also contain antioxidants, which may help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. In addition to that they help to maintain our electrolyte balance and contain over 20 vitamins & minerals, including Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin A. Did I forget about the fibre? Oh.. and they contain fibre!
Cucumbers also contain fibre and other vitamins & minerals essential for optimal health including magnesium, potassium and vitamins K, A and C. Basically they support overall health, including bone & immune health.
Yoghurt is a source of protein and if you can have dairy, greek yoghurt has the highest amount. If not you can have soya yoghurt and boost protein content by adding seeds. Sesame seeds are powerhouses of nutrients including protein, lignans, fibre and a great source of calcium.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 6 slices of cucumber
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (calcium)
- 1/2 cup greek or soya yoghurt
- A few slices of ginger (anti-inflammatory)
- Squeeze of lemon
- Water to cover
- Add more water to preferred consistency
Method
- Add all of the ingredients into a blender/smoothie maker/nutribullit
- Blend until smooth
- Add the additional water if needed to get the consistency just right for you
Variety is key when it comes to our gut health so switch up your ingredients and frozen fruit is handy to keep in the freezer!
Amount per serving using Greek Yoghurt: Iron 2mg Calcium 353mg Vitamin C 39mg Vitamin A 1558IU Protein 14g Natural Sugar 15g Fiber 3g Carbs 22g Fat 7g Calories 197