Mango Quinoa Lassi

las·si

ˈlasē/

noun

1. a sweet or savory Indian drink made from a yogurt or buttermilk base with water.

I switched it up to make this cool summertime lassi.


Mango Quinoa Lassi

1 6 oz. container of vanilla soy yogurt
1 fresh ripe mango, seeded, skinned and chopped
1/4 c. of coconut milk (not the can type) or coconut water
1/8 tsp. cardamon
1/4 c. cooked quinoa, cooled

-In a blender, add the yogurt down to the cardamon. Blend well. May add more coconut milk or water if you want it thinner.
-Add the quinoa and pulse a few times.


Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy!

Mango Chutney Corn Muffins with Ginger Mango Butter

I wanted to make something different and something I haven't heard of before. I saw a jar of mango chutney on the shelf at the store and thought..'Why not put some mango chutney in with corn muffins?' It gives the muffins a nice sweet kick! Top off the warm muffins with some Ginger Mango Butter!

Mango Chutney Corn Muffins

1 c. yellow corn meal
1 c. whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp. baking powder
pinch salt
1/2 c. prepared mango chutney
1/2 c. non-dairy milk
3 TBSP. applesauce
2 TBSP. pure maple syrup

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with 10 cupcake liners.

-In a large bowl, whisk all the dry ingredients together.
-Add the wet ingredients. Stir until combined
-Equally distribute the batter into the prepared cups.
-Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
-When cooled, store in a airtight container

In the meantime, make the Ginger Mango Butter.


Ginger Mango Butter

1 c. chopped mango, fresh or frozen, thawed
1 TBSP. powder sugar
1 tsp. corn starch
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
pinch salt

-Mix all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
-Store unused portions in the refrigerator.

St. Patty's Day Green Smoothie!

It's green, delicious & healthy!

St. Patty's Day Green Smoothie

1 c. frozen mango chunks
1 - 1 1/2 c. coconut water
1 handful baby spinach
1/4 tsp. ground ginger

-Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth!

Pour in your favorite glass (I used a jar) and drink up!!

Ginger Mango Jalapeno Smoothie

I wanted something very refreshing, but with a kick to it. So I came up with this smoothie recipe!

Ginger Mango Jalapeno Smoothie

1 c. coconut water
1 cut up frozen banana
1 mango peeled, seeded and cut up
1 peeled kiwi
1/8 tsp. grated ginger
quarter size piece of seeded jalapeno

-Put all in a blender and blend very well.

Put in your favorite smoothie glass and enjoy.

Mango Coconut Rice Bowl

I was pretty hungry this morning so I opened my refrigerator and threw this together! Left over brown rice, canned coconut milk and a mango! Sprinkle with a little cardamon and your set. You can swap the mango with another fresh fruit like banana, pineapple or blueberries.

Mango Coconut Rice Bowl

1/2 c. cooked brown rice
2 TBSP canned coconut milk
1 mango, diced
sprinkle of cardamon

In a bowl, layer your rice, coconut milk, dice mango and cardamon. Eat away!

Avocado & Mango Smoothie

Who wants a martini in the morning..or at least think you are having one! How about a Avocado-Mango smoothie?
Avocado in a smoothie is actually quite delicious! Avocados contain vitamin K, fiber, potassium and are full of vitamin E. Even though the majority calories come from fat, about two-thirds of the fats contain heart healthy monounsaturated fats.


Avocado-Mango Smoothie

1 c. coconut water
1/2 medium avocado, pit removed and scooped
1 tsp. lime juice
1 cold or frozen cubed mango (pitted)
ground raw cashews...optional


Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth! Pour into your favorite martini glass, top with ground cashews and enjoy!