Only six ingredients in this dairy-free, mango spinach smoothie! Made without banana this green smoothie recipe is like drinking sunshine in a cup. Boost your mood and stay full.
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, this mango spinach smoothie is a staple of mine simply because it's so refreshing! The mango orange combination is not only tasty it also has a way of brightening up your day.
If you're looking to sneak some extra veggies into your day (and not hate it!) this is a grean smoothie for you!
- EASY to make (only six ingredients!)
- Allergy-friendly (no dairy, gluten, or soy, vegan and can be made whole30-approved)
- Fresh and delicious
- A hit with kids
Ingredients You Need
Orange juice: opt for freshly squeezed as it tastes better and there's nothing else in it!
Frozen mango: this helps keep the mango smoothie ultra-creamy (learn more about how to build a better green smoothie!)
Spinach: the spinach mango combo is an awesome one, but only if the spinach blends nicely! If you don't have a high-powered blender, freeze your spinach leaves first.
Avocado: adding in a dose of healthy fats and thickening the smoothie
Vegan Protein Powder: the protein you choose will affect the taste and texture of the mango spinach smoothie. Learn more about choosing a protein powder for your goals.
Almond milk: any dairy-free milk will work. Personally, we use creamy, homemade hemp milk more often than not!
Notice there's no frozen banana in this mango spinach smoothie recipe! That's because there are other ways to make a healthy smoothie creamy.
In this case, the frozen mango and avocado does just that.
How To Make The Mango Spinach Smoothie
- Juice the orange with a handheld juicer.
- Add all ingredients into a high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Divide into glasses and enjoy!
Step By Step Photos
Choosing A Protein Powder
The protein powder you choose will make a difference to the mango spinach smoothie. Obviously, since I'm dairy-free I opt for a vegan protein powder.
However, if you choose a whey-based protein powder, know that your mango spinach smoothie will be sweeter. It will also probably be thinner.
Personally, I use Genuine Health Protein Powder.
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Made with 20 grams of plant-based protein, this vegan protein powder is dairy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO and certified organic. It’s also been voted one of the best tasting vegan protein powders.
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Substituting The Protein Powder
If you're sharing this mango spinach smoothie with kids, or you need it to be whole30 approved you have two options:
If you're vegan you can add some chia seeds and/or hemp hearts to help boost the protein content. Adding 1-2tbs of each would do this. Keeping in mind, it will also change the texture of the smoothie.
If you're not vegan, simply use collagen powder instead!
Collagen is all the rage right now and for good reason! While it’s promoted mainly for the basic hair, skin, nails (learn more about the perks of collagen) it’s actually the main health benefit of bone broth (one of my three favorite foods for kids!), Thus, collagen powder is a staple in my house because:
- it helps improve gut health
- it’s a protein at its rawest source (which means it’s great to sneak into smoothies, oatmeal, etc)
- because it is protein-based it helps keep you full
However, regardless of which option you choose, you'll probably want to add a sweetener of some sort to the mango orange smoothie. Raw honey would be perfect and just adjust to taste.
Important Teaching Tips
This smoothie is delicious as is but you can also top it with coconut whipped cream or homemade granola.
The recipe makes one super large smoothie or two smaller ones.
Opting for a protein powder notgrab it off Amazon pea protein based (like Botanica which you can ) will make the smoothie slightly less ice-cream like.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mango Spinach Smoothies
There are more ways to make a smoothie creamy than a banana! Coconut milk, frozen mango, and avocado are all great options.
Green smoothies can be part of any healthy diet. In fact, because they come together so quickly and are great to run out the door with, they make an ideal snack for busy lifestyles. The key is to make sure that you choose healthy smoothies loaded with protein and some healthy fats versus smoothies that are all fruit or sugar-based.
No! Once the smoothie is blended, it has a tropical, creamy flavor and texture. If you don't have a high-powered blender, try freezing your spinach leaves first. This makes it so that they crystalize and blend easier than fresh leaves.
You can make your green smoothies ahead of time but it will alter the texture. If stored in the fridge, the mixture will separate slightly and become thinner. To avoid this, try portioning the green smoothie ingredients into a plastic baggie to make for faster completion times.
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- Watermelon Slushy
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Nutrient-Dense Smoothie Recipes
If you’re looking to make healthy eating simple, look no further than my e-book Sunday Smoothies where I’ve gathered 15, tasty, superfood-based smoothie recipes perfect for busy moms.
Every flavor from classic green smoothies to indulgent chocolate, kiwi to chocolate cherry. These healthy smoothie recipes all share a few things in common:
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Creamy Mango Spinach Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- Juice of one orange roughly ⅓-1/2 cup
- 1 cup mango frozen
- 1 cup spinach
- 5 ice cubes
- ½ avocado
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ¾ 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
- depending on your blender you may need to add additional water as this shake becomes nice and thick!
- This smoothie is delicious as is but you can also top it with coconut whipped cream or homemade granola.
- The recipe makes one super large smoothie or two smaller ones.
- Opting for a protein powder not grab it off Amazon pea protein based (like Botanica which you can ) will make the smoothie slightly less ice-cream like.
Nutrition
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If you're looking to boost your health, keep full and enjoy your snack, this spinach smoothie recipe is for you.
Refreshing and creamy this mango spinach combo any time of the day. Likewise, it also makes a fueling post-workout shake!
Shelby aka Mama Bear
Lindsey Dietz
Yum! I bet that orange + mango combo is so bright!
fitasamamabear
I love mango! it makes everything awesome. The shake would be bright without the spinach.. but greens are awesome!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
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
Oh no! I hope you feel better soon! I live off smoothies when sick too- so much easier than eating
linda spiker
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
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!
Kelsey
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
Mmm mango just rocks! I hope you enjoy it!
Megan Stevens
This looks ABSOLUTELY delicious!!! YUM, need to make it for my kids, so pretty and just the right texture.
fitasamamabear
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!
Karly
Wowwww does this look amazing or what! So pretty for one, but it looks perfectly creamy and sweet too!
fitasamamabear
Thank you! It's a super creamy one which makes it awesome 😀