A little bit of heat makes this tropical drink totally irresistible!
We love a sweet slushy drink but you want to know what is even better than a plain, sugary smoothie? One that has a little bit of a hot kick to it. Adding cayenne pepper to your slushy really makes it soooo much better. You may be surprised how much pepper brings out the great flavor of the mango In the drink. You will also be surprised at how much of an impact that tiny bit of cayenne can have on the drink.
“You will also be surprised”
Adding cayenne isn’t all about flavor, it is also a great, nutritionally beneficial ingredient. The capsaicin in cayenne pepper has been shown to have metabolism boosting ingredients that can help you lose weight. Cayenne pepper can also reduce hunger, helping you lower your overall calorie intake that way as well. Cayenne can lower blood pressure, can help relieve pain and can even reduce your risk of cancer. Sounds like an ingredient that you need to have in your diet for sure! So why not blend it into your slushy? Seems like a good plan to us!
This mango slushy is both sweet, spicy and also very refreshing. You can enjoy it in the morning as a breakfast, at night as a dessert or just in the middle of the day when you need something exciting. Enjoy it!
Spicy Mango Slushy
2
servings5
minutesA little bit of heat makes this tropical drink totally irresistible!
Ingredients
4 cups chopped mango, frozen
2 ½ cups coconut water
2⁄3 cups fresh squeezed lime juice
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups ice
Directions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour the slushy into four glasses and enjoy while cold
Tips and Tricks
- • Make the slushy more rich by using canned coconut milk instead of coconut water
• Lemon juice and be used in place of lime juice - Tools:
• Measuring cup
• Blender
• Teaspoon
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