"I wish I had a mango tree in my backyard with you standing next to me."- Angus & Julia Stone
Fact: I used to climb mango trees growing up. Actually, only in the summer when we were vacationing in the countryside.
Fact: I hit a big mango tree when I was trying to learn how to ride a bicycle. I wasn't turned off by mangoes, but I was turned off by riding bicycles altogether.
Fact: My favourite snacks as a child were dried mangoes. And fresh mangoes. Just mangoes in general.
Fact: My grandmother used to have a lot of mango trees... so you see, my parents saved a ton of money because they never had to pay for my mango consumption. I might've hurt the economy because of it. My parents ended up planting mangoe trees in our backyard.
So you can understand why I love mango season. How I wish it lasts the whole year! Now, I buy a box of mangoes and freeze some of them so when it's hotter, I can just make a smoothie or just suck on cold mango slices. BUT I have to say that there's something appealing about 'nana ice cream with mangoes. Yes, I know, it's technically not ice cream because, well, there's no cream. It just takes sorbets to a whole new level, you know? So if you want a healthier option to regular sorbets without the additional artificial sugar, go try my mango 'nana ice cream.
Mango 'Nana Ice Cream
Serves 1 (or 2 small servings)
Ingredients:
- 1-2 frozen bananas (sliced)
- 1 mango, sliced and frozen
- 1-2 tbsp of nut milk of choice*
- 1 tsp maca powder, optional
- Strawberries
- Fresh mangoes
- Coconut shavings
- Strawberry "slush" (Recipe below)
Strawberry "Slush"
Ingredients:
- 1/2 frozen bananas (sliced)
- A handful of fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tbsp of milk of choice
* : I love using coconut milk because it's creamier that way, but you can absolutely use any.
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