How to Make Mango Shakes

Milkshakes are a healthier dessert alternative to cookies and candies.

If you're craving a sweet treat but want to keep it as healthy as possible, consider a milkshake. In addition to the more traditional flavors of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, you can create your own summer variety by adding a tropical fruit, like mango. The milk in a shake provides important daily vitamins and minerals, while the mango, which is good for you as well, helps to satisfy that sweet tooth.

Things You'll Need

• 2 mangoes
• Spoon
• Blender
• Sugar
• 2 cups milk
• Ice cubes

Instructions

1. Peel the mangoes and scoop out the pulp with a spoon. Place the pulp in the blender, and blend until it reaches a smooth consistency.

2. Add sugar to taste. Start with 2 tsp. and increase gradually, depending on how sweet you want your milkshake to be.

3. Pour in the milk, and blend to the desired thickness. Add less milk for a thicker shake or more milk if you prefer a smoother, creamier texture. It doesn't matter what kind of milk you use, but keep in mind that skim milk is more watery than whole milk. If you prefer to use fat-free milk but still want a thick shake, you'll need to use less skim milk.

4. Fill the rest of the blender with ice, and blend again. This recipe yields two or three 16-oz.. shakes, depending on their thickness.

Tips & Warnings

• Try blending fruits to create a new shake flavor. Consider mango-pineapple and strawberry-mango varieties.

• Add whipped topping or nuts to the top of your shake.

References

• India Snacks: Mango Milk Shake Recipe