Meet my new morning lover: The Mango Mint Frosty.
This is what you drink when your body is all amped up and eager for milkshake o’ clock, but your brain is all “Hell-to-the-no, lady. It’s 7 am, that belly is still full of pizza and wine from last night, and oh yeah, you’re out of ice cream because you ate all that too”.
I’m sure your brain sends you identical messages too, right? Right…?
This kitchen experiment was easy enough to throw together with one eye open (literally… I was so friggin’ tired this morning!), and ended deliciously. I was also stoked to finally crack open the can of coconut cream I’ve had sitting in my pantry since last year. It was an impulse buy… something I’m way too good at.
Now when it comes to blending up these refreshing, gorgeously green beverages, make sure not to overmix. Just pulse it until everything is nice and smooth. You don’t want to loose that luscious frosty texture!
Uh-uh, you don’t.
Frozen chunks of mango, a touch of agave nectar, and fresh mint make this beverage bright and utterly refreshing. I also tossed in a few cups of ice to make things extra chill and icy.
It only took one tiny taste for me to know this will be my new go-to good girl “milk shake” for years to come.
I’m off to get my sip on… and you should too!
Vegan Mango Mint Frosty – Baker by Nature
Serves 4
(1) 14 oz can coconut cream
2 cups frozen mango chunks
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 banana, fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup agave nectar
2 cups ice cubes
Place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Serve immediately.
Kathryn says
I’m going to gloss over the day a couple of weeks ago when I had a chocolate and peanut butter milkshake for breakfast and pretend I don’t know what you’re talking about 😉
This looks so good, such a bright and fresh way to start the day!
Amy Jo says
I love smoothies and this one looks great!
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
Yum! I love using coconut cream in smoothies! It makes them so filling and loaded with healthy fats 🙂
CCU says
That colour is gorgeous 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Ari @ Ari's Menu says
It looks sooooooo thick and creamy. I didn’t think I liked mango, but I’m totally second guessing that right now, and I feel like this is the perfect way to decide I was very very wrong. 😉
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
That sounds refreshing!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
Frozen mango and coconut cream is most definitely going on my next grocery list. Yum!
Kelly @ Life made Sweeter says
Yum! This looks deliciously refreshing and healthy! I could definitely have one of these for breakfast everyday! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog too Ashley 🙂
amy @ fearless homemaker says
YUM! I love healthy-yet-satisfying smoothies/drinks like this one + could sooo go for this right now. Want!
Monet says
Hi Ashley. This is just what I needed. A refreshing summer drink (that doesn’t contain alcohol!) Thank you so much for sharing. Looks perfect.