Best Ever Filipino Mango Shake

Whip up this refreshing and creamy Best Creamy Filipino Mango Shake recipe for a quick energy boost or for a refreshing dessert! Kids love it and it's made using only 5 ingredients with fresh mangos as the featured ingredient!

Looking for more Filipino drinks? Try my amazing Green Mango Shake or my refreshing Banana Mango Smoothie.

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• What type of mango should I use?
• Mango Health Benefits
• Top Tip
• Variations
• Substitutions
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Filipino Mango Shake

What type of mango should I use?

• *Carabao Mango: Carabao mango, also known as Manila mango or Philippine mango, is a variety of mango that is native to the Philippines. It is considered one of the best-tasting mango varieties in the world and is highly prized for its sweet, aromatic flavor and smooth, buttery texture.
• Haden: Haden mangoes are one of the most popular varieties in the United States. They have a sweet and rich flavor with a creamy texture. Haden mangoes are typically medium to large in size, with green and yellow skin when ripe.
• Tommy Atkins: Tommy Atkins mangoes are known for their vibrant red and green skin. They are widely available year-round and have a sweet and tangy flavor. Tommy Atkins mangoes are firm and hold up well in cooking and salads.
• Ataulfo (or Honey) Mango: Ataulfo mangoes are smaller in size and have a golden-yellow skin when ripe. They are sweet, creamy, and less fibrous than other varieties, making them perfect for eating fresh or blending into smoothies and desserts.
• Kent: Kent mangoes are large and oval-shaped with a green and yellow skin when ripe. They have a sweet and mild flavor with minimal fiber, making them ideal for slicing and eating fresh or adding to fruit salads.
• *Alphonso: Alphonso mangoes are often considered the "king of mangoes" for their rich, sweet, and aromatic flavor. They have a smooth, buttery texture and are highly sought after for making desserts, juices, and mango lassis.
• Keitt: Keitt mangoes are known for their large size and green skin, even when ripe. They have a sweet and tangy flavor with a firm texture, making them suitable for slicing, grilling, or adding to salsas and chutneys.
• Francis: Francis mangoes are prized for their sweet and fruity flavor with hints of citrus. They have a soft and juicy texture when ripe, making them perfect for eating fresh or using in smoothies and desserts.

*I prefer using these type of mangos. 🤩

Mango Health Benefits

• Rich in Nutrients: Mangos are packed with essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, and folate. These nutrients are vital for maintaining overall health and well-being.
• Antioxidant Properties: Mangos contain antioxidants such as beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and quercetin, which help to neutralize free radicals in the body. Antioxidants play a crucial role in reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
• Boost Immune System: The high vitamin C content in mangos helps to boost the immune system and protect the body against infections and illnesses.

Top Tip

• The best tip for having a delicious shake is choosing the right mangoes! When choosing, always look for the natural sweet smell of mangoes. More often than not, sweet-smelling mangoes are of course, sweeter and tastier.

Variations

• If the mango is very sweet feel free to omit the sugar or add less.

• If you want a creamier smoothie, add bananas, greek yogurt, or even mango ice cream to make it indulgent!

Substitutions

• Substitutions: To make this vegan-friendly, use plant-based milk like coconut milk or soy milk, any kind of nut milk like almond milk or cashew milk If you don't have evaporated milk available, use whatever you have on hand like whole milk or even heavy cream to make it more indulgent.
• Use whatever sweeteners you have on hand. For this recipe I used agave, but feel free to use maple syrup, coconut sugar, even vanilla ice cream

Ingredients

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

• mangoes (I used Ataulfo mango)
• ice-cubes
• water
• evaporated milk
• agave or brown sugar

Instructions

Peel the mango and cut out the seed. Before putting the mango flesh in the blender, you can cut them or use a spoon to scoop them out of its "skin":

Add the mango, ice, water, evaporated milk, and sugar to the blender and blend for 2-3 minutes or until everything is well combined:

Now pour all the refreshing goodness into your favorite smoothie glass and garnish with some mint! This delicious mango shake is best to drink during hot summer days.

Hint: Taste the mangoes first (just a bit, don't eat them all up 🙂 ) before mixing them in the blender. If the mangoes are sour, don't use them as it would turn out into a sour mango shake. Even if you adjust the sugar content, the sourness would prevail. So always go back to the first tip - choose the sweet mangoes!

Frequently Asked Questions

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More Filipino food to try:

• Moringa Pineapple Smoothie
• Coconut Smoothie
• Avocado Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie

When I went to the Philippines, I ate so many mangos to the point where every time I ate a mango, I had a very bad stomach ache.   Mangos from the Philippines are very good, to quote my sister "It's like eating candy!" and it is.  

The mango is very sweet and the mangos in the states or even the imported mangos are not the same.  So if you are ever in the Philippines, please stop by a farmers market, or a restaurant and try the mangos!  

With the extra mangos that I had, I made a mango smoothie... I know, I know, the title of the recipe says mango shake, but I realized that mango shake has to include ice cream.. right?

Note: Recipe was originally published on September 2013