Mango Milk or Jus de Fruit is a refreshing, ice cold drink with mango, milk and a dash of cardamom. It’s part milkshake, part fruit smoothie and totally delicious!
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In Chad, located in northern Africa the weather is hot, with temperatures often over 100 degrees. On these hot days in the Sahara desert, among the local markets Jus de Fruit is a popular choice.
Jus de Fruit can be made with just about any fruit, as long as it is fresh and in season. In Chad you may find it with pineapple, orange, guava, papaya or mango, like in the recipe I am sharing today.
This delicious drink is very simple to make, with just five ingredients and a blender. The taste is fresh and tropical and the consistency falls somewhere between milkshake and smoothie.
If you’re the type of person who loves to be outdoors with a Bahama Mama or Pineapple Agua Fresca, or experience new cultures through their drinks like a Ginger juice or Hibiscus Tea, this recipe for Mango Milk is perfect for you!
Recipe Origin
Jus de Fruit has deep roots in Chad’s cultural and agricultural heritage. Traditionally crafted from locally sourced fruits such as mangoes, guavas, and tamarinds, this refreshing juice is a staple at family gatherings and social events and is also found widely in marketplaces.
Its origins trace back to the resourcefulness of Chadian communities who, faced with the region’s hot climate, sought ways to preserve and enjoy their abundant fruit harvests.
Over time, Jus de Fruit evolved from a simple homemade drink to a celebrated symbol of Chadian hospitality, often sweetened with a touch of sugar or honey and enjoyed chilled to combat the heat. Today it is considered the national drink of Chad!
Why Make This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: There is nothing tricky about this recipe. Just five ingredients, piled into a blender!
- Cool and Refreshing: Mango milk is the perfect way to quench your thirst on a hot day!
- Taste of Chad: Enjoy the rich flavors of Chad without ever leaving your home!
Ingredients to Make Mango Milk
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
- Whole Milk: You can use any milk you have on hand, but whole milk will give you the creamiest, most delicious results
- Fresh mango: You can use red mangos or yellow ataulfo mangoes for this recipe. You can use the extras to make this Mango Sticky Rice Recipe!
- Granulated sugar: You could substitute honey if you like
- Ice
- Cardamom: This pinch of spice really brings out the flavor of the fruit
Tools
- Blender
How to Make This Recipe
Step One: Cut the mango into cubes.
Step Two: Place the mango and the rest of the ingredients in a blender.
Step Three: Blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- While this jus de fruit is blended with ice, I recommend also serving it over ice to keep the drink extra cold and delicious
- Feel free to try this recipe with other fruits! Guava, papaya, orange and pineapple would all be delicious.
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Mango Milk (Jus de Fruit)
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups 2% or whole milk
- 1 ½ cups fresh mango, about 1 mango
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ cups ice
- ¼ tsp cardamom
Instructions
- Use a knife to gently remove the peel from the mango. Cut the flesh of the mango away from the pit, then cut the mango into cubes.
- Place the mango and the rest of the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Whole Milk: You can use any milk you have on hand, but whole milk will give you the creamiest, most delicious results.
- Fresh mango: You can use red mangos or yellow ataulfo mangoes for this recipe.
- Granulated sugar: You could substitute honey if you like.
- While this jus de fruit is blended with ice, I recommend also serving it over ice to keep the drink extra cold and delicious
- Feel free to try this recipe with other fruits! Guava, papaya, orange and pineapple would all be delicious.
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