A healthy mango smoothie is just what I crave when the weather gets hot, or when I need a quick meal or snack. You can make this smoothie in just 5 minutes! Try this drink or other great flavors like a raspberry smoothie, a peach smoothie or a pineapple smoothie!
Mango Fruit Smoothie Ingredients
To make this mango fruit smoothie you will need mango nectar, a banana, vanilla Greek yogurt and frozen mango chunks. You may want some mint sprigs and lime wedges to garnish your drink! You could enjoy this smoothie with fun fruit dishes like Mexican fruit salad, chocolate fruit dip or grilled peaches.
HOW DO YOU MAKE A MANGO SMOOTHIE?
To make this mango smoothie recipe place your frozen mango chunks, banana and vanilla Greek yogurt in a blender. Pour mango nectar over everything in your blender. Turn on your blender and blend until smooth. Pour the drink into glasses and add lime wedges and mint leaves to garnish. Feel free to kick back and relax once you’ve served yourself this refreshing mango smoothie.
Tips For The Perfect Mango Smoothie
If you want to freeze your own frozen fruit, simply dice up some fresh mango ahead of time and keep it in the freezer. If you don’t have time to make your own, frozen mango can be bought at any grocery store. For an extra creamy texture peel your banana, cut it into slices and freeze the slices before they go in the blender. The secret ingredient to this mango smoothie is mango nectar. You can find it in a can in the juice aisle at the store or in the refrigerated section in a carton. It packs a delicious flavor that makes it the perfect ingredient for your smoothie. If you want to cut calories, look for a mango juice that’s 100% juice with no added sugar. You can also make sure that your mango chunks do not contain any added sugar. You could also use this mango smoothie as a base for a smoothie bowl and add your favorite toppings like coconut, granola, almond slices and fresh fruit.
Flavor Variations
While this smoothie is fantastic, you can change up the flavors to suit your taste.
Juice: You could try apple Juice, orange juice, pineapple juice or any tropical juice blend in your smoothie. Add-ins: You could add ins some healthy ingredients like flax seeds, chia seeds, kale, spinach, berries or protein powder. Tropical Fruit: Try adding some of your favorite tropical fruit like pineapple, papaya or guava for a tropical flavor. Vegan: To make a vegan drink substitute the Greek yogurt for coconut milk, almond milk or another dairy-free milk. Sweet: You can boost the sweetness with a little honey or maple syrup.
This mango smoothie will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation. It’s the absolute best way to cool off and get in some nutrients on a hot day!
