Food & Wine
Banana and mango shake
A thick banana-flavoured milkshake with a tropical touch, this will certainly appeal to children and adults alike. Ideal at breakfast time as it is filling, nourishing and quick, it can also be enjoyed as a delectable dessert after lunch or dinner.
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- ½ ripe mango
- 1 small ripe banana, sliced
- ½ cup (125ml) low-fat milk
- ½ cup (125ml) orange juice
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar
- 2 heaped tablespoons vanilla frozen yogurt
- Sprigs of fresh lemon balm to serve (optional)
Method:
- Peel the skin from the mango and cut the flesh away from the stone.
- Chop the flesh roughly.
- Put into a blender with the banana.
- Add the milk, orange juice, lime juice, sugar and frozen yogurt and blend on maximum speed for about 30 seconds, or until well combined and frothy.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately, decorated with sprigs of lemon balm, if you like.
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