Apr 13, 2013 in banana, breakfast, cooking light, easy, healthy, how to cut a mango, mango and honey smoothie, mint, skinnyluscious, yogurt. Read the original on: Malibu Kitchen
Bathing suit season is quickly approaching and I’m not as ready to put one on as I should be. So, I decided that I need to start my day off with something a bit healthier and lighter, plus work out (does walking my dogs count as working out?).
My mornings are going to be brighter with mango and honey smoothies. Smoothies are a great way to start your day because they are energizing and filling. Mangos are a perfect fruit for making smoothies sweeter, and using honey helps to cut down on your sugar intake.
On weekdays, I don’t have a lot of time to fuss with making breakfast, so I freeze freshly cut fruit in small containers for quick smoothies. Use less ice if using frozen fruit. Smoothies are really easy to make and super delicious. They make a great breakfast to go. I can drink my smoothie during my morning drive to work.
Now that I have a lighter and healthier breakfast plan, my next step is lunch. Any suggestions? I would like to know what you do to get bathing suit ready?
Mango + Honey Smoothie
Adapted from Homemade, by Clodagh McKenna
Serving: 1 or 2 in smaller glasses
For the smoothie:
1 cup fresh mango, peeled and cubed - link to How to Cut a Mango
½ banana, peeled and sliced
1 heaping tablespoon honey
¾ cup plain yogurt
1cup ice
Place all of the ingredients (add ice last) in a blinder and puree until smooth. Pour into a large glass for 1 serving to 2 smaller glasses. Garnish with additional fruit pieces, mint, and a straw.
Calories from Fat 26
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.9g
Saturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 11mg
Sodium 133mg
Total Carbohydrates 71.8g
Dietary Fiber 4.5g
Sugars 61.8g
Protein 12.0g
Vitamin A 28%•Vitamin C 87%Calcium 36%•Iron 3%
Nutrition Grade A
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
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Welcome! I'm Dori and reside in beautiful Malibu, CA. My favorite place is in my kitchen where I enjoy cooking healthy, organic, and simple dishes for my family, friends, and sometimes our 3 dogs.