Litchi, guava, mango and papaya... discover an abundance of tropical fruit at Checkers and Checkers Sixty60 with your Vitality HealthyFood benefit. Plus, try this recipe for mango frozen yoghurt with a fancy twist.
Fresh, seasonal and bursting with flavour, we love tropical fruit. Think mango, pineapple, papaya, banana, coconut, passionfruit, guava, lychee, dragon fruit, prickly pears, figs, dates... (hungry yet?) And it's all part of your Vitality HealthyFood benefit.
Ingredients
Mango frozen yoghurt
- 4 cups frozen mangoes, cubed
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- ½ cup plain low-fat yoghurt
 15 minutes prep time |
0 minutes cooking time |
6 servings |
Method
- Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and mix on high for 5 minutes or until smooth.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container and let it set in the freezer for a few hours.
- The frozen yoghurt will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Pistachio and ginger phyllo cigars
Ingredients
- 100 g phyllo pastry
- 2 egg whites
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons macadamia nut butter (sugar and salt free)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 80 g shelled pistachio nuts
- 5 cm fresh ginger, peeled and chopped or grated
- 1 orange, zested
- Fresh figs, to serve
25 minutes prep time |
25 minutes cooking time |
12 servings |
Method
- Place the oven rack in the centre of the oven and preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Mix the nut butter, honey and ginger together to make the pistachio-ginger filling.
- Coarsely chop the pistachios with a chef's knife and stir it and the orange zest into the nut butter mixture.
- Place a sheet of phyllo pastry on your work surface, brush with extra virgin olive oil, and place another sheet of pastry on top.
- Cut the phyllo sheet into 6 squares. At the bottom of each square, add the pistachio filling along the width.
- Brush phyllo pastry with egg whites and roll up into cigars. Fold in the edges so the filling stays inside.
- Repeat the process until you have 6 cigars.
- Place cigars on a baking tray and bake until golden.
- Serve with mango frozen yoghurt and fresh figs.
Why pick tropical fruit?
Tropical fruits often grow in hot, sunny climates, making them naturally nutritious. Most tropical fruits typically contain high levels of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and dietary fibre... making them nature's delicious multivitamins.
We love tropical fruit because it support gut health, boosts your immunity, keeps you hydrated, protects your eyes and skin and gives you a boost of lasting energy. Plus, it tastes good.
Tip: Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, at least 4 or 5 servings a day, for a healthier you.
Why your wallet loves it
Fruit and vegetables are nutrient-dense, providing vitamins and minerals, fibre, phytochemicals and antioxidants essential for good health, and they're included in the Vitality HealthyFood benefit.
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This article is for educational purposes only. Consult with a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.
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