Mango Coconut Smoothie

If you are really thinking of spending your summer day with a good healthy drink, I think a fresh fruit smoothie is your best option. We always talk about eating healthy and including lots of fruits in our diets. Staying hydrated during summer is the best way to stay healthy and have a good digestion.

Normally people don't feel hungry in summers and often skip out on breakfast and dinner. Rather than filling your stomach with food you don't like, how about drinking a smoothie made from fresh nutritious fruits which help you stay healthy and hydrated. Smoothies are healthy, non-fattening and are filling. They keep you hydrated, and the fresh fruits that are used to make them, also add to the health quotient.

Summer without mangoes is just not done, as it is only the summer time that the "King of Fruits" is available in the market. It's one of the most delicious fruits out there and when it's mixed with coconut it becomes one of the most healthiest drinks out there. Take this drink out on the deck on a bright sunny afternoon and let it help you cool down from within.

Ingredients

• 1mango, peeled and sliced
• Fresh yogurt, 1 cup
• Coconut milk, 1 can
• Vanilla essence, ½ tsp
• Honey, 2 tbsp

Preparation
Place all these ingredients in the blender one by one and add crushed pieces of ice. Blend until it gets thick and smooth, pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Make sure the mangoes you use are fresh and one more thing to remember is that mangoes vary in sweetness greatly which is why honey is used. If you find very sweet mangoes then honey might not be needed.

Ingredients

• Peeled and sliced mango
• Diced Banana, 1½
• Young coconut. Its flesh and water both will be used
• Hemp seeds, 1 tbsp

Preparation
Place all the ingredients in a blender and process till it's smooth. You will really love the combination of coconut and mango, the drink is really delicious but it's recommended that you have it chilled.

Ingredients

• Frozen mango chunks, 1 cup
• Rice milk, 1 cup
• Coconut milk, ½ cup
• Small pineapple slices, ½ cup
• Whey protein, 3 tbsp
• Coconut flakes, 2 tbsp (Optional)
• Mint leaves optional

Preparation
Combine coconut and rice milk, pineapple juice and mango slices in the blender and blend until the mixture gets smooth. Now add the whey protein and blend the mixture again until it gets very smooth. Serve chilled and if you want you can use coconut flakes and mint leaves for garnishing.

Coconuts provide you with infinite nutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B and C. Due to its amazing hydrating qualities, coconut is considered as the best hydrating fruit of nature, here's are some delicious coconut smoothies.

Ingredients

• Apple Juice, ½ cup
• A single banana
• Ginger root peeled, ¼ tsp
• Coconut milk, 1 can

Preparation
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until it gets smooth. Place some ice cubes and blend again. Serve chilled.

Smoothies are an excellent option for summer drink and are loaded with antioxidants and nutrients. Rather than binging on aerated drinks which claim to keep you cool but never do, have a big glass of smoothie. It's liberating, hydrating and delicious.