My husband and I recently returned from a 20-day business trip to Peru. My parents joined us for part of it, so we spent 10 blissful days with them in the beautiful countryside of Peru.
We hiked countless ruins, fed some Llamas, and ate a lot of delicious food. Ok, maybe it wasn’t all delicious…we tried the traditional Peruvian dish called cuy, also known as guinea pig in America. Yaaaa…maybe it’s an acquired taste? We ordered this at a nice restaurant, but typically they keep the feet on so you know they’re not selling you rat.
Concerned.
One stunningly delicious thing we tried while we were down there was a Mango Mint Smoothie. I never would have put that combo together, but oh my goodness, it was divine. The creamy mango blends perfectly with the fresh mint and it becomes a refreshing treat for anytime of the day. And I mean anytime. I’ve had this one for breakfast, lunch, dinner and somewhere in between. Multiple times. My favorite way to drink it is in the form of a Smoothie Bowl, but it’s just as delicious in a cup. Although who’s gonna say no to those toppings?
Of course, things are always best fresh. So, if you live in an area with fresh mangoes that don’t cost an arm and a leg, then lucky you. I may become your next-door neighbor. But, if you live in a frozen tundra like Salt Lake City, Utah, sometimes you have to deal with frozen mango chunks from Costco. Either way, you won’t be disappointed!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mango chunks, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 3/4 cup milk of your choice (I used Almond Coconut blend)
- 1 heaping Tbsp. fresh mint
- Nature Path's Qi'a Cereal
- Raspberries
- Shredded coconut
- Cashew pieces
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender.
- Add more liquid if needed.
- Top with desired toppings and enjoy!
15 Comments
Yum! I love the combination of mango and mint. It’s so tasty and refreshing – I’ll eat this all the time too, it looks sooo good! 🙂
This looks absolutely delicious! Who needs to go out for a smoothie when you could make this beauty at home with this recipe? Love it!
Thanks Danielle! Truly, smoothie bowls can get so expensive if you go out. Making them at home saves some big bucks and it’s so fun to customize it exactly how you want it. Enjoy 🙂
I absolutely LOVE smoothie bowls, they taste delicious, are healthy and look so beautiful. What could be better than mango in a smoothie bowl right? Definitely having this for breakfast tomorrow 🙂
Jane, I totally agree with you. Starting your morning with a smoothie bowl means it’s going to be an AWESOME day! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
How gorgeous is this smoothie bowl?! I would have never thought to put mango and mint together, but it does sound refreshing and delicious. And your comment about the guinea pigs… oh man. I couldn’t stop laughing! I guess part of vacation is trying to be adventurous, right? 😉
Right? Who would have thought that mango and mint would make such a great combo? And yes, you run into some interesting things traveling, but that’s what makes it so fun!
I’ve always wanted to go to Peru. This smoothie bowl sounds wonderful. I love that it’s vegan!
Lucy, You should definitely try to make it to Peru! It’s an incredible place. I’m so glad you like the smoothie bowl recipe!
Looks really yummy! Would’ve never thought to combine mango and mint, but I bet it is so refreshing!
Thanks Liz! Truly, the combo sounded strange to me, but it turned out to be delicious! Give it a try and let us know what you think!
That smoothie bowl looks and sounds delicious! I love the combo of mango and mint, so refreshing and yummy for brekkie! Thanks for sharing! 🙂 xo, Suz | http://www.suzannespiegoski.com
Suzanne, I’m glad you love the mango/mint combo as well! Truly makes the best breakfast 🙂
I usually have smoothies 3 or 4 times a week and always like to find new combinations. This one sounds so yummy with mango (one of my favorite) and mint. Of course you can’t go wrong with cashews and raspberries. 🙂
Linda, I’m with you there. Smoothies are definitely a go-to in my diet. And they never seem to get old!