Healthy Mango Smoothie Recipe
This mango smoothie embodies sunshine in a glass! It's refreshingly creamy, boasting a delightful blend of sweet, tangy tropical flavors and a vibrant hue. While it's indulgent enough to rival dessert, it remains a quick, healthy choice for any moment of the day. With just 5 straightforward ingredients, this mango smoothie whips up in under 5 minutes. What's not to adore about that?
A basic mango smoothie typically involves blending ripe mango chunks with yogurt or milk, ice cubes, and a touch of honey or sugar for sweetness. You can also add a splash of orange juice or lime juice for extra flavor. Adjust the ingredients to achieve your desired consistency and taste.
For a classic mango smoothie, you'll need ripe mango chunks, yogurt or milk (dairy or non-dairy), ice cubes, and optionally a sweetener like honey or sugar. You can also add a splash of orange juice or lime juice for extra flavor.
PREP: 3minutes mins
TOTAL: 3minutes mins
SERVINGS: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 fresh mangoes, peeled and diced, or 2 cups of frozen mango chunks
- 1 small frozen banana (or half of a large banana); if using frozen mango, you can use an unfrozen banana
- ½ cup of milk, whether dairy or dairy-free
- ½ cup of yogurt, whether dairy or dairy-free
instructions to make the mango smoothie:
- Peel and dice the fresh mangoes if using fresh mangoes. If using frozen mangoes, no need to peel them as they are already prepped.
- If your banana is not frozen, peel it and slice it into chunks.
- In a blender, combine the diced mangoes, frozen banana chunks, milk (dairy or dairy-free), and yogurt (dairy or dairy-free).
- Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk to reach your desired consistency. If it's too thin, you can add more mango or ice cubes.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or flavorings if necessary. You can add a sweetener like honey or sugar if desired.
- Once blended to your liking, pour the mango smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. Optionally, you can garnish with a slice of mango or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flair.
- Enjoy your refreshing mango smoothie!
How many mangoes are needed to yield one cup?
The number of mangoes needed to make one cup can vary depending on the size of the mangoes and how they are cut. On average, it takes about 1 to 1.5 medium-sized mangoes to yield one cup of chopped mango chunks. If the mangoes are larger, you may need fewer, and if they are smaller, you may need more.
Is it possible to prepare this mango smoothie as a vegan or dairy-free option?
Yes, you can easily make a vegan or dairy-free mango smoothie by using non-dairy milk alternatives such as almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or oat milk instead of regular dairy milk or yogurt. Simply substitute the dairy milk or yogurt with your preferred non-dairy alternative in the same quantity. This allows you to enjoy a delicious mango smoothie while adhering to a vegan or dairy-free diet
Should you opt for fresh mango or frozen mango?
As an advocate of seasonal eating, I lean towards using fresh mangoes when they're in season for this smoothie recipe. You can either cube the mango or effortlessly scoop it out with a glass, making the process simple.
If fresh mango is your choice, ensure you incorporate a frozen banana into the recipe to maintain the smoothie's desired thickness and chill.
However, if fresh mangoes aren't accessible or in season, frozen mango is a perfect alternative. When using frozen mango, you can pair it with a fresh banana. The key is to have at least one of the fruits frozen to achieve the desired consistency
