Ingredients
Scale
2 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks
1 banana (for creaminess)
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond, coconut, or oat)
½ cup yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
½ cup ice (optional, if using fresh mango)
Instructions
Add mango chunks, banana, milk, and yogurt to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste and add honey or sweetener if desired.
Add ice if needed and blend again until chilled and frothy.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
💡 Cooking Tips
- Use frozen mango for a thicker, colder smoothie without needing ice.
- For extra creaminess, freeze the banana before blending.
- Adjust thickness by adding more milk (thinner) or less (thicker).
- Blend in stages if your blender struggles with frozen fruit.
🔄 Variations
- Tropical Twist: Add pineapple or coconut milk for a vacation-style smoothie.
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
- Green Mango Smoothie: Toss in a handful of spinach—no major taste change, but extra nutrients.
- Dairy-Free/Vegan: Use plant-based milk and skip yogurt or use coconut yogurt.
- Citrus Kick: Add a splash of orange juice or lime juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180–220
- Sugar: 28–32g
- Fat: 2–4g
- Carbohydrates: 35–40g
- Fiber: 3–4g
- Protein: 4–6g