Description
Mango smoothie is a creamy, tropical smoothie made with sweet mango, ripe banana, Greek yogurt, and milk for a hydrating and energizing drink. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a post-workout refresher. Easily adapted for dairy-free or vegan diets.
Ingredients
For the Smoothie:
– 2 cups frozen mango chunks (substitute fresh mango with added ice for thickness)
– 1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
– ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (substitute plant-based yogurt for vegan diets)
– ½ cup whole milk or almond milk (substitute other plant-based milk for dairy-free diets)
– 1 tsp fresh lime juice (optional; can swap with lemon juice)
– 1 tbsp honey, agave syrup, or preferred sweetener (adjust to taste; omit for low-sugar diets)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If using fresh mango and banana, add a handful of ice for a thicker, colder texture.
- In a high-powered blender, combine mango, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, lime juice, and honey.
- Blend on high for about 60 seconds, until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides if needed.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust flavors as needed. Add more lime juice for brightness, a splash more milk to thin, or extra sweetener if the fruit isn’t very sweet.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
– Use frozen fruits for a thicker, creamier consistency without added ice. Substitute plant-based ingredients for vegan diets.
– Store leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a few hours. Freeze for longer storage; re-blend before serving to restore texture. Avoid microwaving if possible.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage / Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical / Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg