{"id":19036,"date":"2024-07-02T17:06:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T17:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=19036"},"modified":"2024-07-02T17:09:35","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T17:09:35","slug":"better-for-you-mango-float-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/better-for-you-mango-float-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Better-For-You Mango Float Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/healthier-mango-float-1024x683-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Healthier Mango Float | MyFitnessPal\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/healthier-mango-float-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/healthier-mango-float-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/healthier-mango-float-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/healthier-mango-float.jpg 1416w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mango floats have been steadily increasing in popularity, delighting dessert lovers with their perfect balance of sweetness and creamy texture. Originating from the Philippines, this no-bake dessert is traditionally made with layers of ripe mango, sweetened cream, and graham crackers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Its simplicity and rich flavor have made it a favorite treat, especially during the hot summer months when mangoes are at their peak.<\/p>\n<p>Besides being delicious, mangoes offer a host of health benefits. They\u2019re an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/news\/2021\/06\/02\/is-mango-the-luscious-superhero-of-fruit#:~:text=%22It&#039;s%20an%20antioxidant%20so%20it,heart%20disease%20and%20weight%20control.%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">excellent source<\/a> of vitamin C and also contain vitamin A, which support immune function, promote healthy skin, and improve vision.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, mangoes are a source of fiber and antioxidants, making them a nutritious key ingredient to this delightful dessert. If your mouth is watering already, just know ours are, too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But first, to make this recipe healthier, we&#8217;ll make some substitutions and adjustments:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Substitute Greek Yogurt<\/strong>: Instead of using heavy cream, opt for a lighter alternative like Greek yogurt. It\u2019s lower in calories and fat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce Sugar<\/strong>: Powdered sugar adds unnecessary calories. You can reduce the amount or replace it with a natural low-calorie sweetener like stevia, allulose, or monk fruit sweetener.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unsweetened Condensed Milk<\/strong>: Cut down on the amount of sweetened condensed milk or replace it with unsweetened condensed milk. You can adjust sweetness with healthier alternatives like 100% puree maple syrup or honey, to taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mango Puree<\/strong>: Stick with fresh mango puree, which provides natural sweetness and nutrients. Avoid canned mangoes in syrup, as they contain added sugars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Graham Crackers<\/strong>: Look for whole grain to increase fiber intake. Alternatively, you can select a gluten-free base or create your own homemade oat or almond flour crust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sliced Almonds<\/strong>: Almonds contain protein and fiber but also contribute to calorie content. Focus on portion size to reduce calorie intake.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the revised better-for-you version of the recipe:<\/p>\n<div class=\"log-print-wrap\">\n<div class=\"mfp-logRecipe\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/mango-float-recipe\/\" data-count=\"none\" style=\"float: left;margin-left: 5px;\">\n<div id=\"mfp-logit-button\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"print-this-button-shell\">\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"print-this-button\" onClick=\"parent.location=&#039;https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/mango-float-recipe\/?printthis=1&amp;printsect=1&#039;\">Print<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>  <!-- end wrapper --><!-- Print This Section 1 Start --><\/p>\n<div class=\"print-this-content\">\n<p><strong>Better-For-You Mango Float<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Serves: 9 | Serving Size: 1 piece<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt, chilled<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp natural low-calorie sweetener like stevia, allulose, or monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4-1\/3 cup unsweetened condensed milk (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup fresh mango puree (made from 4 mangos)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>Honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from a 9-ounce package)<\/li>\n<li>4 tbsp chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans), divided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instructions\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, natural sweetener, unsweetened condensed milk, mango puree, and vanilla extract until well combined. Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup if desired.<\/li>\n<li>Line a 9 x 9 rectangular dish with a layer of graham cracker crumbs.<\/li>\n<li>Spread a layer of the mango mixture over the graham cracker crumbs. Sprinkle a tablespoon of chopped nuts over the mango layer.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of mango mixture on top.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.<\/li>\n<li>Slice into 9 squares. Enjoy your healthier mango float cake!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Nutritional per serving:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Calories: 135; Protein: 3g; Fat: 6g; Carbs: 18g<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Print This Section 1 End --><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/mango-float-recipe\/\">Better-For-You Mango Float Recipe<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\">MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out our healthy swaps for this chilled, fruity sweet treat!<br \/>\nThe post Better-For-You Mango Float Recipe appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19038,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":""},"categories":[20,1,21,22,19],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19036"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19036"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19039,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19036\/revisions\/19039"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}