When the weather warms up, cool down with these delicious fruit-filled icy treats healthy children will love. Not only are mangos deliciously sweet and succulent, but they may well be the unsung king of fruit because they are power packed with more than 20 different vitamins and minerals.
Mangoes have an impressive nutritional profile and for starters, one cup of fresh mango provides nearly 67% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C. This water-soluble vitamin aids your child's immune system to fight off bacterial and viral infections. It also helps them to absorb iron and promotes cell growth and repair.
Mango is also a good source of the minerals copper and folate, which are especially important nutrients during pregnancy, as they support healthy foetal growth and development.
Try these delicious and nutritious treats on a warm summer's day.
Blend ingredients for about 1 minute or until smooth and creamy.
Pour into Popsicle moulds and freeze until frozen.