If this Mango Star Smoothie doesn’t add a burst of good vibes to your morning I’m not sure what else will. That bright, sunshiny yellow just wakes you up. A little sweet, a little sour & ice cold to wake you up. Plus, can we talk about how cute starfruits are! Simply adorable!
Carambola, or starfruit as it is also known, is a tree fruit originally found in Southeast Asia. Named for the five points that form a star, this fruit is worth adding to your arsenal when in season. It is loaded in vitamin C, contains fiber & flavonoids that seems to aid in the reduction of inflammation according to some studies. They taste a little sweet & a little sour & can be eaten whole (minus the seeds). As they ripen & turn yellow-orange they lose some sour & gain a little sweet.
Due to the fact that they can be eaten whole they are super simple to prepare. Especially since in this case we will be adding to a smoothie. I like to trim down the rind/peel a bit. I slice off each end & then take a knife & run it along the length of each of the five point’s spines. These parts tend to be a little tougher than the others, but can be consumed if you want to save a step. Then I cut into star shaped slices & remove the seeds from each slice. Snack on a slice, add to the smoothie & most definitely garnish!
Need some other smoothie recipes? Here you go…
Mango Star Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 starfruit
- 2-3 florets frozen cauliflower
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 cup ice
- splash of water to reach desired consistency
Instructions
- Prepare the starfruit by trimming, cut into star shaped slices & remove seeds. Reserve a slice for garnish.
- Add all the ingredients to a blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth, adding more liquid as needed to reach preferred consistency.
- Serve with a garnish of starfruit & any other preferred toppings.
