As the farmers’ markets are flooding with mangoes, it is the perfect time to experiment with the fruit in your kitchen. The sweet and pulpy fruit can be the perfect ingredient to begin your day with. Studies have proven that it improves your gut health, regulates cholesterol, boosts skin health, and aids in weight loss.
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It is one of the fruits for which people eagerly wait for the summer season to begin. It offers respite from the heat, and each bite of the pulp is no short of a gastronomic journey. Hence, there cannot be a better way to begin hot mornings than relishing mango-based dishes. If you like sweet delicacies in your breakfast, try the following delectables.
Mango Pancakes
If you haven’t tried mango pancakes, you have been missing out on a delicious and pulpy variant of the dish. Loaded with the goodness of fruit, the recipe for fruit pancakes does not require much effort in the morning. Add finely chopped pieces of mangoes to the batter and cooked pancakes until both sides turn golden brown. Serve hot and soft pancakes with a tablespoon of chopped mangoes, cornflakes, and hung curd or Greek yoghurt.
Mango Overnight Oats
You can use mangoes to prepare overnight oats and enjoy a delicious breakfast in the morning. Take a jar and mix yoghurt, oats, almond milk, diced mangoes, and mashed banana. Keep this mixture in the refrigerator overnight so that oats become soft and absorb sweetness from fruits. In the morning, add fresh slices of banana and mangoes, a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of cinnamon powder, and a tablespoon of chopped nuts.
Mango Smoothie Bowl
Beginning your mornings with fresh fruits can be the best decision you can make in favour of your health and overall well-being. Fruits are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients that boost your immunity. For a mango smoothie bowl, blend banana, mangoes, coconut milk, and yoghurt until you have a smooth mixture. After pouring it into a bowl, top it with sliced mangoes, granola pieces, chopped dried fruits and nuts, berries, and a drizzle of honey.
Mango Quinoa Bowl
This recipe not only contains the king of fruits but also fibre-rich quinoa. Start by cooking quinoa in water and coconut milk, which will add more nutrition to the recipe. Take quinoa out in a bowl, let it cool a bit, and add diced mangoes, grated coconut, chopped nuts, a handful of chopped nuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup. This wholesome breakfast dish not only boasts flavours but also satiates hunger and keeps cravings at bay.
Mango Chia Pudding
Among all the variants of chia pudding that you have tried, the one with mango will be your favourite after trying this recipe. Begin by mixing diced mangoes with chia seeds, vanilla extract, and coconut milk in a jar. Keep this combination overnight in the refrigerator so that all the flavours come together. Before breakfast, top this pudding with toasted nuts, fresh slices of mangoes, and honey.
Mango French Toast
French toast is delicious and has an easy-to-follow recipe when it comes to breakfast ideas. First, prepare a smooth mixture of beaten eggs, a pinch of cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Immerse slices of bread in it and cook them until both sides turn brown and a little crispy. Serve French toast with a drizzle of maple syrup and mango slices. You can also add powdered sugar on the top to make it more irresistible.
Mango Parfait
Parfait is one of the easiest recipes for a dessert, which you can relish for breakfast without feeling guilty about calories. All you have to do is pick up some of your favourite ingredients, layer them, refrigerate the concoction, and enjoy. Start by adding granola chunks at the base. Layer the protein-rich bars with sweet and pulpy slices of mangoes and honey on the top. Either add sweet yoghurt or whipped cream on the top and finish it with mint leaves.