Mango Protein Smoothie

Breakfast at a Glance

• Prep Time: Less than 5 minutes
• Planning Ahead: None
• Morning Effort: Around 5 minutes
• Protein: 27g
• Fiber: 13g

Nessy's Note

If you're looking for the best mango smoothie, I'll let you be the final judge but, I believe you've found it!

Made without any protein powder (like this chocolate protein smoothie), this smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet and bursting with tropical mango flavor.

But don't let the delicious taste fool you. It is also packed with fiber, healthy fats and enough protein to actually keep you full all morning long.

• Frozen Mango- I like to use frozen mango because it is quicker prep (I can't be bothered to cut a mango at 7 in the morning) and the frozen texture helps to make the smoothie extra thick. Plus, I often keep it on hand to make a mango yogurt bowl as well. You can use fresh mango if you prefer, though.
• Orange- While I love the flavor of mango, I find that in a smoothie on its own, it tastes a bit flat. So I like to add half of a seedless navel orange (or a whole mandarin) to add a bit more sweetness and tropical flavor.
  • Substitution: Half a banana also works well to sweeten it but I find that banana contributes a stronger flavor.
• Greek Yogurt- This is key to making the smoothie high protein without the need for protein powder (like in Greek yogurt overnight oats).
  • Substitution: Skyr works well and is high in protein also. You could sub with another kind of yogurt but note that the protein content will vary.
• Chia Seeds + Flaxseeds- I love adding these to thicken the smoothie as well as to up the fiber. I most often include both to increase the plant diversity of the smoothie.
  • Substitution: You can use all flaxseeds or all chia seeds or you can leave them out. Oatmeal also works to thicken the smoothie.
• Almond Butter- A spoonful makes the smoothie taste richer plus adds some healthy fats and a bit more protein.
  • Substitution: Any nut or seed butter will work.
• Frozen Cauliflower- One of my tricks to incorporate a serving of veggies into breakfast is adding cauliflower to smoothies. You can't taste it and it helps to thicken the smoothie. If you prefer to add spinach to your smoothies, check out this mango spinach smoothie instead.
  • Substitution: Frozen zucchini or ice cubes (to thicken it) can be used.
• Salt- Just a pinch brings the flavors together but it can be left out.

Tips for the Best Mango Protein Smoothie

• Layer for Proper Blending. The order that you put ingredients into the blender can help it blend better.
  • If using a blender cup with the blade on top, add frozen and hard ingredients first (like frozen cauliflower and mango), then seeds and almond butter and finish with the yogurt and liquid on top.
  • If using a standard blender with the blade on the bottom, the order is the opposite: Liquids and yogurt, then seeds and finally frozen or heavy items.
• Don't Skip the Orange. While it might seem strange in a mango smoothie, I find that mango alone tastes kind of bland and the orange helps to pull it all together.

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• Blueberry Banana Smoothie
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