Here i am with my Sweet Luscious Mango, Nectarine and Strawberry Milk Shake.. Its all about summer with this healthy fresh fruits drink.. The strong flavor of Mango and Strawberry compliments well with the subtle flavors of Nectarine. This milkshake is definitely a refreshing and cool thirst quencher during these hot summers with added bonus of Minerals and Vitamins. You could make this irresistible milk shake a little ahead and wow your guests asking for more!!! An easy breezy delicious smoothie is just a Whip away!!! The farmers market was bursting with local grown fresh Mangoes, Nectarines and Strawberries, and i am sure i couldn't get any fresher than there.




Mangoes.., we miss Indian Mangoes so much after coming here,, my uncle( mama ) used to bring a whole basket( Mamidikaya Buttalu ) of tree ripened Banginapalli mangoes from Ulavapadu and my Moms sister( Pinni ) used to send us sweet and juicy Mangoes from Vijayawada( Rasalu )... Hmmm we miss all that luxury here.... Luckily one day i was able to find mangoes that were a little bit similar to those Banginapalli mangoes with very less pulp in the farmers market . We relished some fresh chopped mango after our dinner one day and the other day used the rest for this smoothie.. That was the only first and last time i could find those delicious mangoes , all others were either not sweet or with lots of pulp... Somehow i like Nectarines far better than Peach, so whenever i could find firm and fresh nectarines i couldn't stop myself grabbing some home. I found this Fresh Fruit Smoothie a wonderful way of having whole fruits with added calcium from Milk...


You need:

  • 1/2 cup of fresh sweet ripened mango( less pulp ones ) cut into chunks( even Alphonso Mango pulp would taste really good )
  • 3 fresh ripened strawberries quartered
  • 1/2 peach chopped into cubes
  • 2 cups milk( any milk would work but i use 2% reduced fat milk )
  • Sugar to taste
  • 4-5 ice cubes


Method Of Preparation:
  • Blend mango cubes( or Mango pulp/juice ) , strawberries, Nectarine and sugar along with half of the milk for 10-15 seconds
  • Now add the remaining milk and ice and blend it well until its frothy..
Note:
If you don't mind some extra calories, go ahead and add a scoop of HaagenDaz frozen Vanilla Yogurt,( i haven't added this time for this milk shake though!! ) to make it even creamier and lip smacking... I am sure this would be a definite hit with kids at home!


This simple creamy Smoothie/Milk shake is on its way to:

26 COMMENTS:

Deepthi Shankar said...

yummy smoothie .. very refreshing

@the_whisk_affair said...

awesome smoothie kalva!!! it looks so delicious! i wish i had aglass of that to cool me down! and what a way to go!! 5 -events with one shake! ;-)

Vanamala Hebbar said...

Wow...wonderful pic and i love the smoothie recipe

Pooja said...

that looks yummy :). i love this color ....

Mythreyee said...

Lovely entry. I like the combinations of fruits you have used. Thanks.

Trupti said...

nice combination of fruits Kalva. I love any kind of smoothies..now it's hot here. i can have this right now.

Unknown said...

So many events at a shot..Great entry ..looks refreshing

Swati said...

Hi, Kalva
I am floored by the pictures you have taken.. awesome!!
The smoothie looks great!!

notyet100 said...

pics are real good,milk shake looks yummy..

Kalva said...

Thanks Vegetable Platter.. yes the smango smoothie was very refreshing with zing from the nectarine//

Yep Jz, i coudnt stop sending my smoothi9e to all the events..

Kalva said...

Thanks Vanamala,, the mango strawberry smoothie was indeed very refreshing to cool me down during these hot summers

Kalva said...

Yes Mythrayee, it was like Pinkish yellow color,, and i loved it...

Thanks Trupti, this is my first time adding peach and strawberry to mango milk shake, and i was kind of suprised by the way all these blended well together...

Kalva said...

Thanks Divya and Swathi for your wonderful comments...

Anonymous said...

smoothie looks very inviting and refreshing nice pics.

Sum Raj said...

smoothie and refreshing...sounds interesting...great

EC said...

Yummy drink...thanks for participating

Medhaa said...

Love this drink Kalva, So refreshing. Love your pictures

A_and_N said...

Wooooowww! That looks terrific! And I loved the idea of frozen yogurt. I guess some vanilla ice cream wouldn't hurt either ;)

Thistlemoon said...

Wow that looks incredibly delicious - so perfect for relaxing outside on a hot summer's day! And guilt free!!

Sagari said...

delecious smoothiee

Meera said...

Looks yummy. Loved the color.

Seema said...

Very healthy & yummy smoothie -= 3 fruits in one, its great nutrition packed drink! Very nice.

Uma said...

the milk shake looks awesome! Beautiful presentation.

Padma said...

Definetly a to try milkshake, all the ingre's are so conveniently available these days in NJ

karuna said...

hey, i just made this recipe and sent it to aparna for her MBP event fruit fare.

MoHaN kRiShNa......... said...

hi kalva,
u r simply superb.
Ur Curries are very tasty.v tried ur recipies.they were good.

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