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Mango-Ginger Breakfast Bowl - candied ginger is wonderful as an after dinner sweet, chopped and added to rice, muffins, cookies, cake or yogurt.

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Mango-Ginger Breakfast Bowl ~ A healthy, satisfying breakfast of plain Greek yogurt, fresh diced mango, homemade candied ginger, coconut and a sprinkle of granola – a great way to start the day!

Who could say no to a breakfast like this?  Ripe, sweet mango, Greek yogurt, a little granola for the crunch factor and a mixture of shredded coconut and candied ginger.  I love the new smoothie bowl movement so this is a play on that wonderful idea.  The unusual, but delicious, addition to this breakfast is the candied ginger.   If you haven’t tried candied ginger, you should pick up a few pieces from the bulk bins … or make your own!  I’ve included a super easy recipe for the ginger so if you’re looking for that little something sweet with tons of health benefits (from the ginger)  I hope you’ll give it a try and then you can make your own Mango-Ginger Breakfast Bowl.

 

 

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Ginger’s health benefits are well known and include calming digestive issues, help with nausea (even morning sickness), lowering blood sugar,  anti-inflammatory properties, and as an excellent source of anti-oxidants.  Who knew a root could be such a wonderful natural remedy!

 

 

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Ginger, in the root form, is very inexpensive.  Once candied it will keep for a few weeks in a glass jar in a cool, dark location.  What can you do with candied ginger?  So glad you asked!  It’s wonderful as an after dinner sweet – to aid with digestion of course.  It’s also great chopped up and added to rice, muffins, cookies, cake or your morning yogurt.

 

 

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Candied ginger is made by boiling fresh peeled ginger in a simple syrup until tender.  Don’t throw out the syrup!  You can use it as a topping for pancakes or waffles or stirred into your hot afternoon tea.  We experimented by adding it to sparkling water as a homemade “ginger-ale” but that recipe needs a little work 🙂  This is a waste-free recipe!

 

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Mango-Ginger Breakfast Bowl

 

Mango-Ginger Breakfast Bowl

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Author: Tricia
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A healthy, satisfying breakfast of plain Greek yogurt, fresh diced mango, candied ginger, coconut and a sprinkle of granola - a great way to start the day!

Ingredients

For the Breakfast Bowl:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons candied ginger chopped (recipe below)
  • ½ cup granola
  • 1 cup fresh mango chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut

For the Candied Ginger:

  • 1 cup peeled and sliced ginger
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar plus 3 tablespoons to coat

Instructions

For the Breakfast Bowl:

  • Layer in parfait glasses or combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve and enjoy!

For the Candied Ginger:

  • Peel the ginger using an upside down spoon or a knife. Slice using a mandoline to ¼-inch thick. I tried slicing into small circles but found it more labor intensive when coating in sugar. Slice on the long side into strips.
  • Bring the water and 2 cups of sugar to a boil in a deep, heavy bottom saucepan. Stir until the sugar is dissolved then add the ginger. Stir occasionally and boil for 30-45 minutes, or until the ginger is tender but not mushy.
  • Remove from the heat and drain the ginger, reserving the syrup.
  • Separate and dry the pieces on a wire rack set over a piece of foil (for easy cleanup) until no longer wet but still tacky.
  • Toss the candied ginger in a bowl with the 3 tablespoons granulated sugar.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. Feel free to refrigerate for a longer shelf life.

Recipe Notes

  • Makes 1 1/2 cups of candied ginger.
  • The syrup from making the Candied Ginger can be used to sweeten hot tea, or as a topping for pancakes or waffles.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 1094kcal | Carbohydrates: 245g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 222g | Vitamin A: 897IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg

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Is it Friday yet?  We’re having record high temperatures here in Virginia, our weeping willow is blooming and the cherry blossoms are not far behind.  Come on spring!  Thanks so much for stopping by – hope you have a terrific weekend.

Tricia

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35 Comments

  1. Susan

    What a beautiful way to start the day! Your breakfast bowl looks so sunny and refreshing and I’m so impressed that you made your own candied ginger! I love to try it too.

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  3. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners

    This is my kind of breakfast, Tricia! I eat Greek yogurt every day and the best thing about smoothie bowls is all the different textures. I cook with fresh ginger all the time but never thought of candied ginger. I’m looking forward to trying that.
    I’m buying tulips like crazy, too! Hope you’re having a fabulous weekend 🙂

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  4. 2 Sisters Recipes

    Delicious bowl of health for breakfast Tricia! Love the Parfait too -so pretty… and the candied ginger- well we have to get some as soon as we get to Whole foods! So glad you are having great weather – we are too!
    finally -right?

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  5. Betty

    That beautiful breakfast bowl would brighten any morning! I love to add candied ginger to gingersnaps, but I’ve never even thought of making my own. Love those tulips! 🙂

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  6. cheri

    Hi Tricia, I love candied ginger, used it in ginger cookies before and it was delicious. Mangoes are one of my new favorite things to eat, got the grandboys enjoying it now. Fantastic breakfast bowl, a great way to make those morning meals more exciting. Have a wonderful week-end!

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  12. Margaret

    I buy candied ginger at the bulk store, very reasonably price. Trouble is, I tend to nibble on it instead of cooking with it, I think of it as healthy candy ( don’t think of the sugar).

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  13. Monica

    I enjoy eating yogurt with some pureed mango and some nuts or with a little granola if I have it. I love the idea of incorporating ginger. A very healthy addition and I am going to give candied ginger a closer look. I like using fresh ginger in cooking and baking and also ground ginger…I don’t know why I always think I won’t like candied ginger! : )

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    • Tricia Buice

      My husband bought some on a whim from the bulk bins and we have enjoyed it ever since. Making our own was the next step and it was so easy. The first time I cut it a little too thin. 1/4th inch works best!

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  15. Monique

    I feel like having breakfast now:)
    I just came home w/ tulips..it’s so dismal here!!
    I made candied ginger a few years ago,didn’t turn out..will try yours:)

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  16. Chris Scheuer

    What a delicious and beautiful way to start the day Tricia. I love the flavor combinations. I love using candied ginger for baking but never thought of making my own! Bravo, bravo!

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