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Mango Smoothie


Serves 3-4
INGREDIENTS
2 cups diced frozen mango
3 Tbsp honey- I prefer it to sugar
or
3 Tbsp Sugar
1 Tbsp Vanilla Essence
1/2 cup plain curd/ yogurt
1 cup low fat milk


DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients into your food processor or heavy duty blender and blend until smooth and frothy.
You can also add crushed ice while blending.
Serve cold. Garnish with slices of mango or sprigs of mint for flavor.

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