Freezing fruit

We're enjoying the bounty of Summer now, with tropical fruits becoming available in the markets.

I bought us some mangoes in bulk, which are just delicious, but there are only so many we can all eat before they show signs of spoiling. The quickest way to save them is to slice up all the fruit and place on a tray. Put them into the freezer, then once frozen, remove from the tray and store in freezer bags.

Now the fruit is ready to be used for yummy fruit smoothies whenever we like.

Bananas freeze well, but are best eaten/used when still frozen.

For young children, insert an icypole stick into banana pieces

for an instant healthy 'icy pop' treat.

Smoothies:
Choose a selection of fruits and put into a blender.
You can add fresh fruit to the frozen if desired, eg: berries, or fresh bananas. (Mango alone is very bland.)
Add cold milk and yoghurt if desired. Blend until very smooth, adding more milk as necessary.
Yummy for breakfast, or a snack.