5 Mouth-Watering Mango Recipes

It's officially mango season. Mango is a nutritious fruit rich in Vitamin C. It is a versatile fruit that you can use basically in all dishes, whether sweet, savory, or spicy, from pastry, ice cream, meat, soups, and salads. The best news is that you can enjoy mango all year long with our freeze dried mango, even when they are not in season. Are you looking for mango recipes that go beyond smoothies? You will love these five mouth-watering mango recipes. Let's go.

Mango and Avocado Toast¹

Mango makes a delicious and nutritious topping for toast. While avocado topping has been a trend for years, mango beats avocado at its game. Moreover, combining it with avocado makes it more sweet and savory. You can also replace avocado with almond butter or tahini.

Ingredients

• 2 slices of bread, toasted
• 1 of a ripe avocado
• 1 cup freeze dried mango
• A pinch of dried red bell pepper  
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

1. Spread avocado on each toast.
2. Layer mango slices on top of the avocado spread. Season with salt and dried pepper, and sprinkle the lemon juice. Enjoy.

Mango Bread Recipe²

If you're hunting for an excellent way to use mango, you'll be thrilled by this mango recipe. While banana bread is a favorite household name, mango bread may take over because it's the yummiest bread ever. The best part is that the taste gets better by day, so wrap it in plastic wrap and let the flavors intensify. Add almonds or pecan for a crunch and nutty boost of awesomeness.

Ingredients

• 2 cups freeze dried mango
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• A pinch of salt
• ½ tablespoon baking powder
• ½ tablespoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¾ cup moist raisins
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan by greasing and dusting with flour. Place the pan on two baking sheets stacked together or in an insulated baking sheet to help prevent the bread from overbaking.  
3. Whish the eggs and canola oil in a small mixing bowl and set aside. Rehydrate the freeze dried mango.
4. Whisk the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl to break any lumps. Stir in the egg mixture to make a thick moist batter. Stir in mango slices, raisins, and lemon zest. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smoothen with a spatula.
5. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cover with a loose foil if the bread looks like it's getting too brown.
6. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Mango Chocolate Chip Cookies³

Mango bread is incredible, but you'll love the mango cookie recipe more. Adding mango to the classic chocolate chip cookies adds a fruity and chewy yummy surprise as you dig in. It makes an irresistible snack for your picnics, road trips, or afternoon snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup freeze dried mango
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup caster sugar
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
• 2  eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Beat the butter, caster sugar, and brown sugar for about 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs and extract. Beat for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
5. Stir in the dry ingredients, mix with the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Add the chocolate chips and stir until well distributed. Then, gently fold in the mango pieces.
6. Using a cookie scoop, drop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for about 10- 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside for 2 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.

Homemade Mango Ice Cream Recipe⁴

This mango ice cream is just as scoopable as store bought ice cream, except that the flavor in the homemade option you can't buy from the shop. Don't believe it? Try it at home. The best news is that you don't need an ice cream maker to make this mango recipe. As a mango lover, this is your dream come true.

Ingredients

• 3 cups freeze dried mangos, rehydrated
• 1 ½ cups sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups cold whipping cream
• 1/8 teaspoon yellow liquid food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. Rehydrate the freeze dried mango by adding to 2 parts of water. Add to a blender and puree.
2. Pour two cups of puree into a nonstick skillet and cook over medium-low heat. Keep stirring for about ten minutes or until it reduces by half. Drag a wooden spoon across the skillet to know if it's ready. If the path remains there for a second, it's ready.
3.  Cool puree. Mix with the condensed milk in a bowl. Add coring if you wish, then whisk until combined.
4. Beat the whipping cream with a handheld mixer or stand mixer until it forms stiff peaks.
5. Take a scoop of cream and add it to the mango mixture. Fold in until combined. Pour the mango mixture into the remaining cream. Fold in slowly until it becomes lump free.
6. Pour into a glass container. Cover with parchment paper and cover with the lid or cling wrap. Freeze for at least 12 hours. Then, remove parchment paper and let it stand for 5 minutes to soften slightly.
7. Scoop and serve!

Fresh Mango Salsa⁵

Mango salsa is an irresistible and colorful mango recipe that is outrageously simple to make. The sweet and spicy flavor blends well with most dishes. Salsa is a big hit on salads, tacos, or Mexican dishes. The best part, you can eat it just as it is a salad. It's best when fresh, but you can store any leftovers for a few days.

Ingredients

• 3 cups organic crunchy mangos
• ½ cup freeze dried red bell pepper
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• ¼ cup lime juice
• A pinch of salt to taste

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mango, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Sprinkle the lime juice and stir until well combined.
2. Season with and stir again. Let the salsa rest for 10 minutes or longer for the best flavor.

Let's toast to mango, revered as a symbol of life, love, and happiness. Try out these five mango recipes with our freeze dried mango, and share your thoughts in the comment section below.

References

1. https://www.hummusapien.com/fancy-toast-with-mango/
2. https://makeandtakes.com/mango-chocolate-chip-cookies
3. https://www.recipetineats.com/homemade-mango-ice-cream-recipe/
4. https://sweetpeaskitchen.com/the-best-ever-mango-bread-recipe/
5. https://cookieandkate.com/fresh-mango-salsa-recipe/

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