Fresh Fruit Smoothies at Mukul, an Auberge Resort in Nicaragua
While on vacation, it’s easy to indulge in almost every facet of life – food included. But at Mukul, an Auberge Resort, a healthy lifestyle is easy to maintain, as our smoothie and juice offerings are the perfect way to stay balanced and nourished. Here, our three favorite blends.
Manzanillo Smoothie
Made with a combination of fresh mint, basil, and watermelon, the Manzanillo Smoothie is a great way to enjoy a balanced snack. Due to a watermelon’s high water content (about 92 percent), the fruit is supremely refreshing and a powerhouse of essential nutrients. When you order the Manzanillo Smoothie, get your daily dose of vitamins A, B6 and C, as well as plenty of antioxidants, potassium and amino acids to keep you happy and healthy while on vacation.
Recipe
10 Sprigs of Fresh Mint
10 Sprigs of Basil
3 Ounces of Watermelon
½ Ounce of Syrup or Sugar Substitute
8 Ice Cubes
Preparation
In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend for 30 seconds. Serve in a chilled glass, and garnish with mint sprigs.
Papalon Smoothie
Made with papaya, melon, granola, and yogurt, the Papalon Smoothie is the perfect breakfast replacement at the beach. To avoid the somewhat common digestion issues faced while on vacation, indulge in this smoothie’s high concentration of papaya, a fruit containing a raw form papain, an enzyme noted to aid in digestion. The melon is a great source of vitamin C and A, and the yogurt is packed with gut-friendly probiotics to keep you agile and nourished.
Recipe
3 Ounces of Papaya
3 Ounces of Melon
1 Ounce of Granola
3 Ounces of Yogurt
8 Ice Cubes
Preparation
In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend for 30 seconds. Serve in a chilled glass, and garnish with a papaya slice.
Pineapple Express
A combination of pineapple, green apple, banana, and yogurt, this smoothie will make you feel right at home while on the beach. Enjoy the benefits of the smoothie’s large portion of pineapple, a fruit noted to increase immune system function, bone strength, eye health, and digestion. The banana will keep your sweet tooth satiated while providing ample potassium, and the green apple will keep your skin in a sun-kissed glow.
Recipe
3 Ounces of Pineapple
½ of a Green Apple
1 Banana
3 Ounces of Yogurt
8 Ice Cubes
Preparation
In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend for 30 seconds. Serve in a chilled glass, and garnish with a pineapple slice.