Mangos are the most popular fruit in the world! Have students find out where mangos are grown and locate the countries on the map. Feel, smell and taste fresh mangos then describe the taste. Talk about the clue that tells us they're an excellent source of vitamin A (the deep orange color)! Send this recipe home for children to make with their families.
4-7 ice cubes
1 cup (8 ounces) vanilla, fat-free yogurt
3/4 cup mango slices in extra light syrup, drained*
Mango slices for garnish (optional)
1. Place ice in bottom of blender.
2. Add yogurt, mango, and cover.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with mango slices, if desired.
* Look for mangoes in jars in your grocery store's produce section.
Makes 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutritional Analysis per Serving
180 Calories
40 g Carbohydrates
11 g Protein
0 g Fat
300 mg Calcium
2 g Fiber
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