Thursday, April 22

Mouth-Watering Mango Recipes for Kids with Nutrition Facts

 

The onset of summer often begins with the refreshing smell of mangoes. It is indeed difficult to imagine the season without the king of fruits. Although mangoes taste delicious when consumed raw. You can prepare appetizing mango recipes for kids to include the fruit in their meal plan.

Mango nutrition

 

The awesome aroma and tempting flavor of mangoes are simply irresistible for anyone, be it kids or adults. However, it is not just flavor but also nutritional benefits that make mangoes a favorite fruit for everyone. Daily consumption of mangoes can strengthen the immune system and make your kids grow healthy and strong.

 

Mango Nutrition Facts

 

Along with a nostalgic aroma, luscious texture, and tempting flavor, mangoes are highly nutritious and have various health benefits. Mangoes are loaded with calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. 

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a slice of 100 grams of mango gives you about 60 calories. Here are some of the health benefits of eating mangoes:

 

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1)   Mangoes help fight bacterial infection and promote epithelial function.

2) Mangoes promote brain function, assist in developing brain intelligence, and prevent aging problems associated with memory.

3)  Cure dry skin by deep moisturizing with a mango pack. Mix 2-3 tablespoon of mango pulp with a double amount of yogurt and apply it as a face pack for 15 minutes. You will feel your skin being naturally moisturized in no time.

4)  Mangoes have high fiber content and low calories. They boost the digestive system to help support weight loss.

5)   Mangoes prevent heatstroke. Raw mangoes can help replenish essential minerals and nutrients lost during hot summer days.

6)  The rich carotene content, vitamin C and A in Mangoes help boost immunity in young children.

7)    Mangoes have an abundant amount of Vitamin A that helps improve eyesight and prevent eye problems.

8) Mangoes have high fiber content that helps improve digestion and prevent constipation.

 

Include this delicious tropical summer fruit into your meals in moderation to unlock all its health benefits for your kids. There are plenty of delicious mango recipes for kids that you can easily prepare at home in no time.


Mango recipes for kids
Introduce different mango recipes for kids


From pickles and salads to puddings and kheer, these ambrosial mango desserts are a delight to eat. Here are some unique and healthy mango recipes for kids to relive the nostalgia of childhood.


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Delicious Mango Recipes for Kids

 

You can include mangoes in versatile ways into your kid's summer diet. Prepare these lip-smacking mango recipes to give a tasty treat to your bundles of joy this summer:


 1)    Mango Yogurt Lollies 

This delicious recipe combines the taste of fruit with the goodness of yogurt. You will require the following ingredients to prepare the mango yogurt lollies:

      A cup of fresh yogurt

      3-4 tablespoons of sugar

      A pinch of vanilla essence

      A cup of mango puree.

 Combine the ingredients well in a blender to prepare a smooth paste. Pour the mixture into plastic lolly molds. Freeze for 6-8 hours. Take out from the freezer, insert ice-cream sticks, unmold, and enjoy flavorful frozen mango lollies.


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2)    Mango Microwave Cake 

Cakes are kids' all-time favorite. Add a dose of good health into this sugary snack with freshly prepared mango pulp. To prepare the cake, you will require the following ingredients:

      Flour - 1 cup

      Sugar - 3/4 cups

      Fresh cream - 1/2 cup

      A tablespoon of butter

      Baking powder - 1 1/2 tsp

      Eggs - 2

      Sliced pureed mangoes - 2 large

 

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Delicious Mango cake 

Grease the oven dish with butter and keep it aside. Add the mango puree into a large mixing bowl. Add fresh cream and sugar. Beat well using a hand blender. Next, add eggs and beat again.

Once you get a smooth mixture, add flour and baking powder. Blend until the ingredients combine well. Pour the mixture into the greased oven dish. Microwave at high power for 10 minutes. Check and keep for five more minutes if the cake is not set. Take out and keep aside to cool. Serve the cake with vanilla ice cream as a topping.

 

3)    Raw Mango Kadhi

It is a popular south Indian recipe with a sweet and tangy taste. To prepare the raw mango kadhi, you will require the following ingredients: 

      Raw mangoes - 4

      Turmeric powder - a pinch

      Jaggery - 1 tbsp

      Salt to taste

      Oil - 1 tbsp

      Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp

      Urad dal - 1/4 tsp

      Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp

      Asafetida - a pinch

      Few curry leaves

      Kashmiri red chili - 1/2 tsp

Start the recipe by cutting and boiling raw mangoes with 1/2 cup of water. Boil until slices become soft and chewy. Add turmeric powder, asafoetida, salt, and jaggery. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Switch off the flame and keep the pan aside. Heat some oil in another pan. Add mustard seeds and wait for them to crackle. Next, add the urad daal, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and Kashmiri red chili. Add this seasoned oil into the mango mix. Cover and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Now, serve hot with rice or chapati.

 

                          


4)    Mango Fritters

    

Your kids will love this delicious after-school snack. It is easy and healthy replacement for fried chips. To prepare healthy mango fritters; you require the following ingredients:

 

      Mango slices - 1 cup

      Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

      Gram flour - 3/4 cup

      Chili powder - 2 tsp

      Coriander powder - 2 tsp

      Green chili paste - 1 tsp

      Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp

      Salt to taste

 

Combine all the spices in a deep bowl. Add water to prepare a smooth-flowing batter. Dip mango slices into the batter and cover them well. Heat some oil in a pan.

Add the prepared mango slices. Deep fry them until you get a nice golden-brown color. Take out the fried slices. Place them on an absorbent paper to drain excess oil. Your mango fritters are ready to eat.

 

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5)    Coconut and Mango Panna Cotta




The traditional panna cotta is an Italian melt-in-mouth dessert prepared with sweetened cream. The recipe uses gelatin to thicken the cream. This recipe adds a flavorsome summer twist to the original one. To prepare this dessert, you require: 

      A bowl of coconut cream

      A bowl of mango cream                                              

Combine both the ingredients well and pour the mixture into glasses. Top with freshly cut mint leaves and mango slices. Serve chilled for better taste.

Add a new tasty twist to your summer with these amazing recipes this season. Which of these mouth-watering recipes would you like to try for your kids? Win the heart of your little one with these unique and tasty mango recipes for kids and serve taste with good health.

 

References-

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4 comments:

  1. I didn't know at least 3/4 of these facts about mango, but i love it! Also, I know you say these are recipes for kids...but I am going to try them all nonetheless! They look delicious! Thank you for sharing x

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  2. Anonymous28 April

    I really enjoy dried mango pieces which I have tried in recent years and it is a great snack. These are some great suggestions! Thank you for sharing.

    Lauren

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  3. I love mangos. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe and the nutritional information about mangos!

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  4. Wonderful and easy to prepare recipes for summers. Thanks for sharing these. Though you've titled these are for kids, I'd relish them anytime :)

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