Heart-Healthy Mangoes Are in Season *Right Now*—Here Are 5 New Ways To Eat Them

Cutting a mango the right way is one of those things I’m convinced nobody actually knows how to do, like balancing a checkbook or not hitting the snooze button seven times. That being said, a mango is always well worth the effort (and resulting sticky fingers) required to dive in.

Aside from being delicious, mangos are also packed with nutrients. “They are loaded with antioxidants,” Daily Harvest’s nutritionist Amy Shapiro MS, RD, CDN, says. “Most interesting is mangiferin, which has often been called a ‘super antioxidant’ and provides protection from free radical damage, preventing disease and slowing signs of aging. There is also research showing it may support heart health and help to manage blood lipid levels.” Shapiro adds that mango is also rich in vitamins A and C, which help boost your immune system and promote healthy skin.

Oh, and this fresh fruit is also there to help with your bowel movements—”it contains amylase, an enzyme that promotes the digestion of carbohydrates and has high levels of water and fiber which help with constipation and diarrhea,” Shapiro says.

Since it’s officially mango season, there is really no better time to take one of these delicious, dull-free mango recipes for a spin. From sweet to savory mango recipes, there’s something to please a variety of palates.

5 fresh mango recipes that make the most of this sweet summer fruit

1. Mango Harvest Wild Rice

Incorporate mango into your meal prep with this hearty and versatile side dish from Nutrition Stripped. Mango tends to hold up well after the skin has been removed, so it won’t turn the dish to mush after one day—rather, its naturally sweet juices will mesh beautifully with the nutty flavor of the wild rice. Make it a main by adding a piece of citrusy salmon on top.

Get the recipe: Mango Harvest Wild Rice by Nutrition Stripped

2. Fancy Toast with Mango

For a quick and easy breakfast, try topping your avocado or almond butter toast with sliced mango, like in this recipe by Hummusapien. You really can’t go wrong here—from coconut and cashew butter to chili flakes with cucumber slices, you’ll be shocked by how versatile mango can be.

Get the recipe: Fancy Toast with Mango by Hummasapien

3. Mango Energy Bites

Get in a tropical vacation state of mind (even if you’re eating a couch-desk snack) with these mango-coconut energy bites by Minimalist Baker. They get a boost of protein thanks to the addition of hemp seeds, which pack 11 grams of protein per serving. Since the recipe calls for dried mango, you won’t even have to Google “how to slice a mango.” Phew.

Get the recipe: Mango Energy Bites by Minimalist Baker

4. Easy Shrimp Ceviche

Homemade ceviche is deceptively easy to make, as evidenced in this recipe by Gimme Some Oven. It’s a great way to pretend that you actually learned how to cook during quarantine, instead of what you actually did (which was try to bake bread exactly three times before giving up on the whole “bettering yourself in the kitchen” endeavor). What’s more, the spicy, acidic ingredients in this dish—think lime juice, cilantro, and ancho chili powder—really let the natural sweetness of your fresh mango shine.

Get the recipe: Easy Shrimp Ceviche by Gimme Some Oven

5. Mango Green Tea Pops

These refreshing—and caffeinated!—popsicles by Minimalist Baker look fancy but only require five ingredients to make. It calls for inflammation-fighting matcha, so combined with mango this recipe packs a serious antioxidant punch. Eat them poolside all summer long, then make an extra batch to savory after mango season is over (cue tiny violin).

Get the recipe: Mango Green Tea Pops by Minimalist Baker

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