Beat The Heat, Blend the Treat: This Hot Girl Summer, Cool Girl Sorbet is the Perfect Homemade Recipe This Season
Jul 28, 2025Summer heat got you sweating through your sports bra before you even hit your workout? Girl, SAME. That’s why I’m obsessed with this quick, refreshing, and nutrient-packed mango sorbet recipe that feels like a treat but secretly fuels your goals. Whether you’re winding down from a hot girl walk, post-pilates, or just looking to beat the heat without derailing your nutrition, this homemade mango sorbet is a summertime must!
Let’s talk ingredients. This recipe calls for:
- 4 sliced mangoes
- 1 cup of oat milk
- 3 mint leaves (optional)
Toss everything in a blender, blend until smooth, pour it into small containers, freeze, and boom. You’ve got a naturally sweet, dairy-free dessert that takes five minutes of effort and gives you hours of icy bliss.
The best part? Mangoes aren’t just tropical eye candy. They’re rich in vitamin C, which boosts collagen production (hello, glowing skin!) and helps support your immune system. They’re also packed with digestive enzymes like amylase, which makes them a great option post-meal or post-workout to help your body break down food and absorb nutrients more efficiently. Oat milk adds a creamy texture while keeping it vegan and low in saturated fats, plus it’s a solid source of beta-glucans–soluble fibers that help lower cholesterol.
The mint leaves are optional based on your preference, but adding mint isn’t just for aesthetics. It has natural cooling properties and may help with digestion and mental alertness. One small 2019 study even found that peppermint oil can help reduce fatigue and improve exercise performance. So yes, that little green leaf is doing more than making your sorbet Instagram-worthy!
This mango sorbet is perfect for meal prep too! I like to keep a few containers in the freezer for when those sweet cravings hit or for an easy post-workout cooldown. It’s naturally sweet, refreshingly light, and the kind of dessert that actually makes you feel better after eating it.
So instead of reaching for that store-bought pint loaded with sugar and mystery ingredients, try this homemade version. You’ll feel good, stay cool, and stay on track—all while treating yourself like the wellness queen you are!
Xo,
Coach Tatiana
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