No, we’re not using hyperbole. This really is the perfect mango smoothie. In fact, it tastes more like mango ice cream than a healthy drink! This bright yellow puree has the best sweet flavor and the creamiest icy texture. It’s become a bit of a legend in our household. We adore our sweet strawberry banana smoothie and rich vanilla protein smoothie, but the mango smoothie…this one is the ultimate treat. Here are all our secrets!
Why it’s the best mango smoothie
Some mango smoothies are just good: but this one is great. What makes it so special?
It’s got pure, sweet flavor. It’s perfectly mango-forward. It’s got a silky smooth, creamy texture. Just the right thickness for sipping!It’s full of healthy ingredients. There’s no added sweetener: just fruit.It’s easily plant based. It calls for just ½ cup of milk, which can be non-dairy milk of your choosing!
Ingredients in this mango smoothie
This healthy mango smoothie has only a handful of ingredients and is mostly fruit! Here’s what you’ll need:
Frozen mango: Frozen mango is easy to find at your local grocery and easy to store in the freezer for whenever a craving strikes. This is typically what we’ll use for a mango smoothie. You also can use fresh mango if you have it on hand, but in that case we recommend using a frozen banana to maintain the frosty texture. Banana: The banana helps with texture and to accentuate the sweetness. Water & Milk: You’ll need liquid to blend and creaminess helps, so we’ve used a combination of water and milk together. You can use any type of dairy or non-dairy milk.Ice: Ice makes the perfect frothy texture. Fresh lemon juice: Lemon juice is the key to brightening the flavors: it’s like the salt of sweet foods!
Love mangos? Try all 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 mango smoothie plant-based or vegan by using your favorite non-dairy milk instead of dairy milk. Here’s a run-down:
Oat milk: The flavor is sweet and it has a nice creamy texture.Almond milk: This type of milk is a little closer to water in its texture, but it’s popular and easy to find.Coconut milk: Coconut milk if very thick and adds a strong coconut flavor (it would be delicious here!).Soy milk: This type of milk has a nice sweet flavor and thick texture.
Mix ins and variations
This mango smoothie is perfect as is (in our minds, at least!). But if you want to add a little pizzazz: here are some options!
Stir in Greek yogurt. Want to add a hit of protein? Add ¼ to ½ cup Greek yogurt in place of the milk. You may need a splash more water to get it to blend. Add cashew butter. A way to add plant-based protein is nut butter; we recommend the flavor of cashews here to compliment the mango. Keep in mind this can also dampen the flavor of the smoothie. Swap in frozen pineapple or peaches. Swap out a cup of the frozen mango for frozen fruit of another variety. Throw in coconut. Throw in a handful of coconut (or toasted coconut) for a more tropical vibe.Go big on banana. Go with two bananas or opt for a Mango Banana Smoothie instead.
Smoothie storage
Smoothies are best eaten immediately. But this mango smoothie actually lasts 1 to 2 days refrigerated! Store it in a sealed container or a mason jar with the lid on. It may separate, which is perfectly natural. Just shake it up and you’re good to go! It’s nice to make this smoothie in advance so you can have breakfast or a snack on demand.
This mango smoothie recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based and dairy-free, use non-dairy milk.
More smoothie recipes
Here are a few of our favorite smoothie recipes: 4.4 from 8 reviews
Berries: Berry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Fruit Smoothie, Blueberry, Blueberry Banana, Strawberry Mango, or Strawberry Banana Smoothie Tart and full of sweet fruity flavor!Fruits: Banana, Pineapple, Peach, Orange, or Watermelon Smoothie Juicy and lightly sweet: perfectly refreshing.Creamy: Vanilla Protein, Yogurt, or Peanut Butter Smoothie They taste a little like milkshakes…but they’re healthy smoothies!Greens / veggies: Kale, Avocado, Green, Spinach, Beet, or Celery Smoothie The flavor is so irresistible, you’ll forget you’re eating all those healthy ingredients.
Another healthy drink? Try our homemade kombucha!
