Refreshing, creamy, and made with only 6 ingredients. This Avocado Mango Smoothie is made without banana but packed full of tropical flavor and made creamy from avocado, it's a burst of sunshine with every sip.
"I tried blending in some fresh spinach and I couldn't even taste it! That's a sneaky way to add some extra greens to my morning routine! Yummy, healthy, what more could I ask for?" -Beatriz
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 5 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 1
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 395 kcals and 31 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Mango, avocado, orange juice, protein powder, and spinach.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be made paleo and WHole30-approved.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: It’s creamy, energizing, and naturally sweet without banana, giving you quick fuel from fruit and long-lasting fullness from avocado and protein.
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Smoothies are my go-to when I need something nourishing fast, and this mango avocado smoothie is thick, creamy, and naturally sweet without tasting “green.” The avocado and frozen mango give it that spoonable texture, while the hidden greens blend right in (just like in this cookies and cream protein shake).
I love this one as a dairy-free breakfast smoothie or quick afternoon snack, and it’s easy to adapt when I need it to be more filling. It’s kid-friendly, refreshing, and a sneaky way to add veggies (more hidden veggie recipes here), basically a busy-mom win all around.
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💭Why The Recipe Works
Healthy: Packed with protein and boosted with greens, this smoothie is a fueling way to kickstart your morning.
Ultra creamy: Thanks to both the frozen mango and avocado this avocado mango shake comes out thick and creamy, all without banana.
Kid-friendly: The smoothie is naturally kid-friendly because of its pretty green flavor and sweet orange taste.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Frozen mango: This is one of the secret ingredients in making a balanced smoothie, which makes any shake creamy and thick. Make sure to use frozen mangos, preferably in chunks, to make sure they blend more easily. Fresh mango will work, but the smoothie will be thinner.
- Orange juice: Don't rush out to the grocery store; squeeze the juice from an overripe orange on the counter to maximize flavor.
- Avocados: the other reason this energy smoothie is thick and also has a great dose of healthy fats. Avocados are one of the three foods crucial for toddlers. If you have "perfect" ones, use them up with these spicy tuna stuffed avocados first!
- Vanilla protein powder: The kind of protein you choose will affect the taste and texture of the smoothie with avocado and mango, so choose one you love.
- Dairy-free milk: I use homemade hemp milk the most, but any non-dairy milk will work. Learn more about the best dairy-free swaps.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
Tropical: Change your fruits for unique and tasty flavors. Kiwi, bananas, and frozen pineapple are all delicious ideas.
Make it paleo: This green smoothie with mango and avocado can easily be paleo-approved by using beef isolate protein powder, which is my current preference.
Whole30-approved: Replace the protein powder with collagen powder, one of the cleanest sources you can find. Learn more about what is collagen powder.
How To Make The Mango Avocado Smoothie
Step 1: Squeeze some fresh orange juice.
Step 2: Add all ingredients to a blender.
Step 3: Pour the almond milk over the ingredients and blend.
Step 4: Divide the mango avocado smoothie into a glass and enjoy.
Expert Tips To Make It
A ripe avocado is going to make the smoothie creamier. If it's not ripe enough, it won't mix as well, and the smoothie will be chunky.
To make the smoothie even thicker, eliminate the dairy-free milk and use a tamper instead. You could also add a bit more avocado.
Frozen spinach blends more smoothly than fresh spinach as it crystallizes in the freezer, but both will work.
Choosing a protein powder: Any protein powder can work in this creamy mango smoothie.
- Vegan protein powder will absorb more liquid, so you may have to add an extra splash of non-dairy milk to keep it going.
- Beef protein powder is the best option as it reduces bloat and blends well in smoothies. Equip protein is my personal favorite because its flavors are amazing.
Smoothies are best enjoyed freshly made; however, you can meal prep them. Combine all the ingredients in a plastic bag except the milk and place it in the freezer. When you need it, bang it on the counter to break it up a bit, then add it to the blender along with the milk.
Mango Avocado Smoothie FAQs
There are more ways to make a smoothie creamy than with a banana! Coconut milk, frozen mango, and avocado are all great options.
No, avocado smoothies do not taste like avocados. Avocados tend to take on whichever flavor they're paired with, so this smoothie tastes more like orange and mango than anything else.
Yes, you can freeze avocados for smoothies by removing the pit and peel from the avocados. However, when frozen then tend to be harder for the food processor to break down, so you should cut them into smaller chunks before freezing.
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Mango Avocado Smoothie (No Banana)
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- ¾ cup mango frozen
- ¾ cup spinach
- 2 ice cubes
- ½ avocado
- ⅓ cup beef-based protein powder vanilla
- ½ cup almond milk
Instructions
- Juice the orange and add it to the blender. Add remaining ingredients.
- Pour in the almond milk.
- Blend on high until fully combined.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Beatriz says
I tried blending in some fresh spinach and I couldn't even taste it! That's a sneaky way to add some extra greens to my morning routine! Yummy, healthy, what more could I ask for?
fitasamamabear says
Wahoo!
Roxy says
Squeezed in some extra orange juice for a tangier taste and it balanced out the sweetness of the mango perfectly. So refreshing!
fitasamamabear says
Mmm that sounds like a refreshing addition! I love it.
Paige says
I love anything mango! This was super creamy and filling, I'm always hesitant to add spinach to my smoothies but this one was great, the orange mango flavor really hit the spot.
fitasamamabear says
Mango is just such a fresh flavor!
Liz says
This smoothie was so rich and creamy but still really filling! I've been eating it for breakfast every morning!
fitasamamabear says
Happy you love it!
Marie says
So delicious and healthy! I love the flavors. My first time trying mango and avocado combination. Also tried it with or without spinach. Both good!
fitasamamabear says
Mango pairs so well with everything!
Karly says
Wowwww does this look amazing or what! So pretty for one, but it looks perfectly creamy and sweet too!
fitasamamabear says
Thank you! It's a super creamy one which makes it awesome 😀
Megan Stevens says
This looks ABSOLUTELY delicious!!! YUM, need to make it for my kids, so pretty and just the right texture.
fitasamamabear says
It's such a creamy smoothie- so perfect! My daughter loves it but she's a smoothie fiend. Let me know if your kids like it!
Kelsey says
Oh man, this smoothie is calling my name!!! And is the perfect way to use up that giant bag of frozen mango I just found in my basement freezer!!! THANKS!
fitasamamabear says
Mmm mango just rocks! I hope you enjoy it!
linda spiker says
That is a beautiful smoothie and sounds really tasty! I would sub the spinach for baby kale though...kidney stones put me on a strict no spinach diet 🙁
fitasamamabear says
Ah no spinach?! I would die lol though baby kale is super yummy! I'd freeze the kale before blending it so it blends a bit smoother!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
This sounds so yummy right now! I've been sick for over a week and smoothies and soups are the only things sounding great to me. Love the flavor combo of this smoothie!
fitasamamabear says
Oh no! I hope you feel better soon! I live off smoothies when sick too- so much easier than eating
Lindsey Dietz says
Yum! I bet that orange + mango combo is so bright!
fitasamamabear says
I love mango! it makes everything awesome. The shake would be bright without the spinach.. but greens are awesome!