How to Make the Best Mango Smoothie: It’s got the perfect sweet taste and creamy texture! We urge you not to take another sip.
No, we don’t use exaggeration. It’s really her perfect Mango smoothie. In fact, it looks more like mango ice cream than a healthy drink! This light yellow porridge has the best sweet taste and creamiest glazed texture. It has become something of a legend in our household. We love our sweet strawberry banana smoothie and our high-protein vanilla smoothie, but the mango smoothie…this one is the ultimate treat. Trust us, we did a lot of bad things until we came to this perfect formula. Here are all our secrets!
Why is it the better Mango smoothie
Some mango smoothies are just plain good: but this one is Great. What makes it so special?
- It has a pure and sweet taste. It’s perfect mango.
- It has a silky and creamy texture. Just the right thickness for slurping!
- It’s full of healthy ingredients. There is no added sweetener, just fruit.
- It’s slightly plant-based. It only requires half a cup of milk, which can be any non-dairy milk of your choice!
Ingredients of this mango smoothie
This healthy mango smoothie only has a handful of ingredients and the majority are fruit! Here’s what you need:
- Frozen mango: Frozen mango is easy to find at your local grocery store and easy to store. This is what we usually use for the mango smoothie. You can also use fresh mango if you have it on hand: it just doesn’t have such a frosty texture.
- Banana: The banana adds a creamy texture and accentuates the sweetness.
- Water & Milk: A little creaminess helps with the overall texture, so we used a combination of water and milk together. You can use any type of dairy or non-dairy milk (more details below).
- Ice: Ice gives the perfect frothy texture.
- Fresh lemon juice: Lemon juice is the key to enhancing flavor: it’s like the salt in sweet foods!
do you like mangoes Try all of our easy mango recipes, like mango salad, mango salsa, easy mango sorbet and more.
How to make it plant-based/vegan!
You can make this plant-based or vegan mango smoothie with your favorite plant-based milk instead of cow’s milk. Here is an overview:
- oat milk: The taste is sweet and has a nice creamy texture
- Almond milk: Slightly closer to water in texture, but popular and easy to find
- coconut milk: Super thick and adds a strong coconut flavor (would be delicious here!)
- I am milk: Has a nice sweet taste and thick texture
Mixtures and Variations:
This mango smoothie is so perfect (at least in our eyes!). But if you want to add a little spice: here are some options!
- Stir in Greek yogurt. Want to add a dose of protein? Add ¼ to ½ cup Greek yogurt instead of milk. You may need a little more water to mix it in.
- Add the cashew butter. Another way to add vegan protein is with a nut butter: here we recommend cashews with the mango.
- Swap with frozen pineapple or peaches. Substitute a different variety of frozen fruit for a cup of frozen mango.
- Throw away the coconut. Add a handful of coconut (or toasted coconut) for a more tropical vibe.
- Go big on the banana. Go for the mango banana smoothie.
Smoothie Storage
Smoothies are best consumed immediately. But this mango smoothie actually keeps in the fridge for 1-2 days! Store in an airtight container or mason jar with a lid. It can separate, which is perfectly natural. Shake it and you’re good to go! It’s good to make this smoothie ahead of time so you can have breakfast or a snack as needed.
This mango smoothie recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten free. For vegans, plant-based and dairy-free, use non-dairy milk.
The description
How to Make the Best Mango Smoothie: It’s got the perfect sweet taste and creamy texture! We urge you not to take another sip.
- 3 cups frozen mango (or fresh)
- 1/2 Banana (room temperature, broken into pieces)
- ½ cup the water
- ½ cup Milk (or plant-based milk like oat milk or almond milk)*
- 5 ice cubes
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Place all ingredients in a blender, adding liquids first except for 2 cups frozen mango. Mix until smooth.
- Add the 2 cups frozen mango and blend again until smooth, adding a little extra water or milk to mix in if needed.
Remarks
*To increase protein, use ¼ to ½ cup Greek yogurt instead of milk. Add a few more splashes of water, if needed, until the smoothie blends.
- Category: drink
- Method: Mix
- Kitchen: smoothie
- Diet: vegan
Keywords: mango smoothie, how to make a mango smoothie, best mango smoothie
More smoothie recipes
Here are some of our favorite smoothie recipes:
- Berry: Berry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Fruit Smoothie, Blueberry, Blueberry Banana, Strawberry Mango, or Strawberry Banana Smoothie Tart and bursting with sweet fruit flavors!
- Fruit: Banana, Pineapple, Peach, Orange or Watermelon Smoothie Juicy and slightly sweet: perfectly refreshing.
- Creamy: Vanilla Protein, Yogurt, or Peanut Butter Smoothie They taste a bit like milkshakes… but they’re healthy smoothies!
- Vegetables / Vegetables: Kale, Avocado, Vegetable, Spinach, Beet, or Celery Smoothie The flavor is so compelling, you’ll forget you’re eating all those healthy ingredients.
Another healthy drink? Try our homemade kombucha!
