Savor Tropical Bliss: Delightful Coconut Mango Sorbet

This is the only coconut mango sorbet recipe you will ever need! So smooth, so creamy, its just that bomb! Sweet deserts made in a few minutes is the best way to indulge in your craving. Its mango season and what more than this delicious tropical vibes kind of desert? 

MINTY PINEAPPLE MANGO SMOOTHIE

This was a perfect smoothie that was actually made with the left over fruits that were in the fridge. Call it refrigerator clearing mode. We were travelling to the village for the Christmas holiday and so we decided to clear rhe fridge of anything that could go bad while we were away. So there were lots of fruits that we could not just eat all at once, so I decided that a smoothie would be perfect. Even if there was left over, we would carry as we travelled on the road trip. I love the mint that adds such a vibrant tropical vibe and taste!

MANGO CHIA OVERNIGHT OATS

I'm starting or rather continuing healthy eating with oats. Overnight oats to be precise, fast, quick and filling. The best part of making overnight oats is that you can top up with fruits, nuts, granola, seeds or even chocolate. It's mango season again and I thought why not make it a fruit oats meal that is vibrant and tropical plus of course delicious! I had fun making the strawberry one so this was even more exciting coming up with the flavor combinations. Oats contain carbohydrates, fiber, protein and good fat which gives the body the daily recommended nutrients and keeps you full for the rest of the day. This is turn lowers the risk of hear disease and reduces the level of blood cholesterol. Mangoes on the other side give you Vitamin C and folate while chia seeds are rich in protein, calcium, iron, carbohydrates and good dietary minerals. Combine these three ingredients and you are on your way to a filling healthy breakfast or snack option that will leave you satisfied and peace of mind. Mangoes are still in season so you have to take advantage of them to add delicious fruits to your diet. Overnight oats are great because you use minimal effort but the next day you have breakfast ready to go that has all the elements of healthy eating and/or snacking.

BLACKBERRY YOGHURT MANGO PARFAIT

Happy Friyay my lovelies! It has been mango season in Nairobi and I always take advantage of these sweet delicious fruit. Mango is used to make ice cream, juices, fruits bars, smoothies, ice cream, fruit bars, raspados, aguas frescas, pies, and sweet chili sauce. In Central America, mango is either eaten green mixed with salt, vinegar, black pepper, and hot sauce, or ripe in various forms. Pieces of mango can be mashed and used as a topping on ice cream or blended with milk and ice as milkshakes.  Sweet glutinous rice is flavored with coconut, then served with sliced mango as a dessert. Green mangoes can be used in mango salad with fish sauce and dried shrimp. Mango with condensed milk may be used as a topping for shaved ice. Sour, unripe mangoes are used in chutneys, athanu, pickles, side dishes, or may be eaten raw with salt, chili, or soy sauce.  Ripe mangoes are also used to make curries.  The fruit is also added to cereal products such as muesli and oat granola or parfait. Mangoes may be used to make juices, mango nectar, and as a flavoring and major ingredient in ice cream and sorbets. As you can see, the mango is not just a humble fruit but can be incorporated in many meals, from the savory to sweet. For my parfait today I chose to use cereal and to layer with the blackberry yoghurt. I love that with parfaits you can use fruit, cereals, granola, cake or even oats to layer the dessert.

MANGO GUACAMOLE

Add a tropical touch to your guacamole with mangoes that have started their season here in Nairobi. This guacamole is so delicious I practically ate up a whole bowl all by myself and I have no shame in that.It is that damn delicious! The best part about guacamole is that you can add pretty much any ingredients depending on what kind of texture you want. Want to add crisp and crunch try this bacon guacamole that was too good to have left overs. Want to give your guacamole a spicy taste? try this jalapenno pepper guacamole that was perfect for my fried dish. Some of the great nutritional values of guacamole comes mainly from the raw avocado and include  vitamins, minerals and fats, providing dietary fiber, several B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin E and potassium in significant content. Avocados are a source of saturated fat, monounsaturated fat and phytosterols, such as beta-sitosterol. They also contain carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein. Not only will you be getting great nutritional value from this dish, you will be enjoying the freshness and tangy flavor that comes with adding the ripe mangoes.

CONDENSED MILK MANGO SORBET

I can officially say I'm in love with mango sorbet. Thus one is especially creamy because I used condensed milk to add that touch of richness that comes with the condensed milk. The best part of this sorbet is that it only requires tow ingredients and no machine to create such a decadent dessert. It is so smooth it just slides down your throat. This reminds me of when we were young and we would get ice cream after attending church. It was always a Lyons Maid ice cream. I remember trying to lick it as slow as possible so tat it does not melt. There was always that satisfaction that came with being the last person to finish your ice cream. You'd gleefully smile as your siblings looked at your ice cream while their hands were empty. Aki, kids are so funnily evil, haha! Of course you'd use that to bribe your way out of some chores. One lick of your melting ice cream and they get to do for you your choice of chore for the day or even week! Aaaaaah, good times. Sorbets are so versatile you can even make a boozy one for that weekend you feel like partying! The only hard part of making thus sorbet is waiting for it to freeze, though you can eat it as is, still deliciously smooth.

PASTELILOS de MANGOS

Since from tomorrow is Easter Weekend, I thought I would give you a delicious Caribbean snack or appetizer that you can make for your family or if you have kids you can make them together. Holidays just bring those comfy, warm feelings that you just want to bake! Ever since I discovered Puff Pastry I have wanted to make as many desserts with it as possible. Pastelillos de Mangos are simply easy Mango puff pastry turnovers. I made these turnovers my own by substituting the Cashew nuts with Peanuts and the mango preserves with cubed mangoes. Delicious is an understatement with this dessert. The pastry is flaky and completely complements the mango stuffing on the inside. If you are allergic to peanuts you can totally leave them out or add any other crunchy element in the turnovers. I loved using my own homemade puff pastry but you can readily get it in most shops especially those that specifically sell baking stuff. Mangoes are still in season so there is not really an excuse as to why you should not take advantage of this delicious fruit. 

RUM & RAISIN CHOCOLATE MANGO LASSI

I think Lassis are the best thing to happen to dessert drinks. So easy to make and delicious as well. Lassis come in many different flavors that I would really like to try. Some are sweet, others salty, some include herbs like mint and most have fruit as the main ingredients. Today I give you a twist to the traditional Mango Lassi. A Lassi is basically just a yogurt based mango milkshake or a smoothie is you will. You can even add spices like Cardamon, Nutmeg or even Cinnamon.The fruits can be canned, fresh or frozen, if using frozen then you do not really need to add ice cubes. I wanted to up the flavor of the Mango Lassi by adding my favorite chocolate, Rum&Raisin Dairyland Chocolate!