Monday, July 22, 2024

From Our 2024 Mango Tree to the Table

Every year I look forward to our Mango tree harvest. Family and friends come together to help pick the mangoes.

After gathering the mangoes, I plan for new and old recipes.  My family's favorite is the mango oatmeal muffins.



Nutrition Profile

Mangoes are not only delicious but also contain essential nutrients. The nutritional value of mangoes can vary slightly depending on the variety and ripeness of the fruit, but in general, they are a rich source of Vitamin C, folate, and water.


8-ounce Mango equals 136 Calories, 1g Fat, 34g Carbohydrates, 30g Total Sugars, 2g Protein, 2 mg Sodium, 4g Dietary Fiber.

1/2 cup Mango pieces equals 50 Calories, 12g Carbohydrates, 11g Total Sugars, 1g Protein, 1 mg Sodium,  1g Dietary Fiber.


Recipes







Stuffed Cucumber with Chicken Mango Salad
Mango Milkshake
Mango Berry Fruit Salad


Mango Chicken Broccoli with Ginger Dressing





More Ways to Use Mangoes.
1. Top 10 Ways to Use Frozen Mangos. Fruits and Veggies More Matters.
2. 
Juicy Mango Gelatin Recipe. Janice Bissex, MS, RDN, and Elizabeth Weiss, MS, RD. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.




Until Next Season