Description
This vibrant mango smoothie is a tropical delight, packed with natural sweetness and creamy goodness. Perfect for breakfast, a post-workout refresher, or a quick snack, this drink delivers a burst of vitamin C and energy. Its simplicity makes it a go-to recipe for busy days when you need something nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large ripe mango (peeled, pitted, and chopped into chunks)
- 1 medium banana (fresh or frozen for extra creaminess)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (for added protein and creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness preference)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (to enhance the tropical flavor)
- 1 cup ice cubes (if using fresh fruit instead of frozen)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your mango and banana. If your mango isn’t already chopped, peel and dice it into smaller pieces to make blending easier.
- Add the mango chunks, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- If you’re looking for additional sweetness, drizzle in the honey or maple syrup at this stage.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy. This should take about 30-45 seconds, depending on your blender.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more almond milk and blend again briefly. For a thicker consistency, toss in a few ice cubes and pulse until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Pre-Portioned Freezing: To make this smoothie even quicker, freeze pre-portioned bags of mango and banana slices. This eliminates the need for ice and ensures a perfectly frosty texture every time.
- Customizable Sweetness: Depending on the ripeness of your fruit, you may not need any added sweetener. Taste the smoothie before adding honey or maple syrup to avoid making it overly sweet.
- Protein Boost Option: For an extra protein kick, consider adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder or a tablespoon of chia seeds, which also add omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
- Dairy-Free Alternative: If you’re avoiding dairy, swap Greek yogurt with a plant-based alternative like almond yogurt or cashew yogurt. Coconut yogurt works well too but will impart a slight coconut flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Mango smoothie, tropical smoothie, healthy breakfast smoothie, creamy mango drink, banana mango smoothie