Catchy isn't it? I woke up with this song in my head for some absurd reason. But when I stumbled across this delightful recipe for a mango smoothie, I knew fate was at work, paying me a visit. Much like the stork but without the bundle.
And when I looked at the recipe a little closer, I saw lots of MUFAs or monounsaturated fatty acids–the good kind of fat. MUFAs can be found in avocado, almonds and dark chocolate to name a few. They help protect against chronic disease and drum roll… help you lose fat!
- ¼ cup mango cubes
- ¼ cup mashed ripe avocado (MUFA)
- ½ cup mango juice
- ¼ cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
- 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 6 ice cubes
Combine the mango, avocado, mango juice, yogurt, lime juice, sugar, and ice cubes in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with sliced mango or strawberry, if desired, and serve. Makes 1 serving.
Nutritional Info Per Serving: 268 calories, 5 g protein, 53 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 84 mg sodium, 4 g fiber
So, drink, drink and drink your way to a smaller size and healthier heart!
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oh gracious! this looks like heaven in a glass. will definitely have to give these a try soon!
Hehe! It's awfully close to it!! =)) Let me know what you think!