Mango Milkshake Recipe With Healthy Options

And last but not least in the Mango Trilogy – Mango Milkshake! If you are a South Asian, is there a possibility that you have not heard of Mango Milkshake?

Food has a way of bringing back the most precious memories, don’t you think? A freshly made glass of Mango Milkshake for example. It transports me back to my summer holiday break when sultry afternoons would become more bearable with the air cooler blowing mogra scented cool breeze (yes, I belong to the Desert Cooler era ;)), a stack of books issued from the library, and a chilled glass of Mango Shake to go with it!

I tried to recreate that magic again when I finally received the first batch of Alphonso Mangoes of this season. And it did not disappoint. Oh! What bliss is that magical glass of mango milkshake! Now, technically milkshakes are made with ice creams, vanilla, or chocolate most commonly. However, there are some alternatives to using just ice cream to make it a tad healthier.

Ice cream alternatives one could use:

1. Whipping cream- full fat or low fat based on your preference in combination with milk.
2. Almond milk
3. Oat Milk
4. Soya Milk
5. Full fat or reduced-fat milk
6. Combination of ice cream, milk, and whipping cream in 3:2:1 ratio

Some useful tips in making a Mango Milkshake par excellence :

1. Use varieties of mango which are very pulpy and juicy. No “pulp fiction” aka fibrous, juice only, no pulp kinda varieties. That would lead to a very watery milkshake with only a mild mango flavour. If you are looking for a creamy, loaded with mango flavour milkshake, then use Indian varieties like Alphonsoes, Dussehri or Malgova. Read here to find out more about Indian mango varieties. If you are unable to find any of these then your next best bet is canned mangoes. But never and I repeat never use fibrous varieties for Mango Milkshake
2. Use only ice to thin out the milkshake and not water
3. When using vanilla ice cream, you do not need to add sugar as both the ice cream and mango should be sweet enough
4. If you do decide to add sugar, try swapping it with raw sugar, it enhances the flavours manifold
5. When using just milk to make the mango milkshake, using pure vanilla essence for flavour is recommended

So, with these tips under our belt, we are all set to make the best Mango Milkshake in town!

Ingredients :

1. Milk (you can use any kind) – 1 cup
2. Vanilla ice cream-2 large scoops or swap it with one cup milk
3. The pulp of two medium-sized mangoes
4. Chopped nuts (optional)
5. Sweetener of choice – As per taste 
6. Ice cubes- 1 cup

Method:

1. In a high-speed blender blend all ingredients till smooth
2. Garnish with some more chopped nuts if desired and serve chilled 
3. You could add more ice cubes if desired, right before serving.

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And before you leave, do not forget to check out some more delicious mango recipes:

Custard Apple-Mango Pudding

Mango Yogurt Oats Parfait To Start Your Morning

Beaten-Rice Yogurt Mango Parfait

Custard Apple-Mango Pudding