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The Best Summer Treat: Mango Sago Easy Dessert Recipe

I make this often in the summer. And when I do, it gets devoured, sometimes fought over (haha), and people always ask me for the recipe!

Here is one of my favourite summer treats, so refreshing and delicious… my Malaysian side coming out… coconut milk, sago (mini tapioca pearls), fresh mangoes, grass jelly, and more…

Scroll down to see the best summer treat, mango sago easy dessert recipe!

If you are like me, you may also want to know some health and nutritional benefits about what we are eating. Here is a quick peak:

Mangoes- packed with vitamin A and C, fiber, folate. Helps boosts immunity, healthy skin and heart health.

Coconut Milk - Rich with MCTs fats, vitamins and minerals. Helps boost metabolism for weight management, helps heart health and immune system.

Grass Jelly - is a traditional Asian herbal jelly dessert (amde from boiling stalks and leaves of a Chinese Mesona plant and provides several health benefits. It is full of disease fighting antioxxidants, helps mantain healthy weight by controlling blood sugar levels, and is a natural body coolant. My favourite is that it is said that grass jelly helps weight loss because it is very low in calories, has zero fat, and is rich in dietary fiber that promotes satiety.

Here is what I use to make the best summer treat, Mango Sago Easy Dessert Recipe:

1 cup sago pearls
2 mangoes, sliced into small cubes
1 can grass jelly, sliced into small cubes
1 jar coconut jelly
2 cans coconut milk
2 cups of ice
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk (optional)

Here is what I do:

1. Boil water in a large pot. Add sago pearls and stir over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes to prevent pearls from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

2. Remove the pot from heat and cover for 5-10 minutes. Let the pearls cook and the white centres disappear. Drain the water and run the pearls under cold water until they are no longer hot.

3. Cut mangoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Add them into a large bowl. Do the same with the grass jelly.

4. In the large bowl with the cut mangoes and grass jelly, add in the cooled drained sago pearls, coconut jelly, coconut milk, condensed milk, and ice cubes. Stir until combined. Add more condensed milk if you want it to be sweeter. It is ready to serve and enjoy!

Make sure to cover and store in the refrigerator. The sago will thicken once chilled and will get thicker as it sits. Just add more coconut milk to the sago to loosen it back up.

Okay, it is time to make some! I hope you enjoy the best summer treat, mango sago dessert!

Smiles and hugs,

Elaine Tan Comeau

#mangosago

#sogood

#foodiemusthave

#gottamakethis

Five Fun Summer Activities to Do with Your Kids

Summer time means lots of playing, hiking, biking, camping, and so much more. One of our favourite times too! However, it also means learning loss occurs as well. But it doesn't have to! Here are some fun and easy summer learning activities to do with your kids.

Easy Thoughtful and Unique Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Being a mom of three and educator for many years, I have come to determine that the best gifts for Mother's Day have to not only be thoughtful but have to be either a gift that gives mom some time with her family or time alone!

The Best Summer Treat: Mango Sago Easy Dessert Recipe

I make this often in the summer. And when I do, it gets devoured, sometimes fought over (haha), and people always ask me for the recipe!

Here is one of my favourite summer treats, so refreshing and delicious… my Malaysian side coming out… coconut milk, sago (mini tapioca pearls), fresh mangoes, grass jelly, and more…

Scroll down to see the best summer treat, mango sago easy dessert recipe!

If you are like me, you may also want to know some health and nutritional benefits about what we are eating. Here is a quick peak:

Mangoes- packed with vitamin A and C, fiber, folate. Helps boosts immunity, healthy skin and heart health.

Coconut Milk - Rich with MCTs fats, vitamins and minerals. Helps boost metabolism for weight management, helps heart health and immune system.

Here is what I use to make the best summer treat, Mango Sago Easy Dessert Recipe:

1 cup sago pearls
2 mangoes, sliced into small cubes
1 can grass jelly, sliced into small cubes
1 jar coconut jelly
2 cans coconut milk
2 cups of ice
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk (optional)

Here is what I do:

1. Boil water in a large pot. Add sago pearls and stir over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes to prevent pearls from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

2. Remove the pot from heat and cover for 5-10 minutes. Let the pearls cook and the white centres disappear. Drain the water and run the pearls under cold water until they are no longer hot.

3. Cut mangoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Add them into a large bowl. Do the same with the grass jelly.

Make sure to cover and store in the refrigerator. The sago will thicken once chilled and will get thicker as it sits. Just add more coconut milk to the sago to loosen it back up.

Okay, it is time to make some! I hope you enjoy the best summer treat, mango sago dessert!

Smiles and hugs,

Elaine Tan Comeau

#mangosago

#sogood

#foodiemusthave

#gottamakethis

Posted on July 20, 2026

Elaine Comeau

Summer activities for kids that help maintain their brains

When summer is here, kids are excited to have fun and enjoy their vacation. However, it is essential to keep their brains active during the summer months to prevent the "summer slide", where they lose academic skills. Here are some summer activities for kids that help maintain their brains:

Reading

Reading is an excellent way to keep the brain active during the summer. Encourage your child to read books that interest them, whether it’s fiction or non-fiction. You can also sign them up for a summer reading program at your local library to keep them motivated. Reading helps improve vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

STEM Activities

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities are a great way to keep kids engaged and develop critical thinking skills. You can find many STEM activity books or kits that allow kids to build and experiment with different projects. You can also search for STEM camps or classes in your area.

Note: Easy Daysies visual schedules for kids help foster STEM thinking patterns as well!

Outdoor Activities

Getting outside and being active is not only good for physical health but also mental health. Outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and swimming can help improve concentration, memory, and creativity. Encourage your child to explore nature and learn about the environment.

Art Projects

Art projects can help develop creativity and problem-solving skills. You can provide your child with different art supplies and let them create whatever they want. You can also find art classes or workshops in your area that focus on specific techniques like painting or sculpting.

Mind Games

Mind games like puzzles, Sudoku, and memory games can help improve cognitive skills like memory, attention, and problem-solving. You can find many free online games or apps that challenge the brain.

Cooking

Cooking is a fun way to teach kids about nutrition and develop math and measurement skills. You can let your child help with meal planning and preparation, or you can find cooking classes in your area that cater to kids.

Foreign Language

Learning a foreign language can help improve cognitive skills like memory, attention, and problem-solving. You can find many free online language courses or apps that make learning a new language fun and interactive.

Music

Playing an instrument or listening to music can help improve memory, attention, and spatial-temporal skills. You can encourage your child to learn a new instrument or attend music classes in your area.

These are just a few summer activities for kids that help maintain their brains. Remember to keep it fun and engaging, and your child will continue to learn and grow during the summer months.

Warmly,