This mango orange green smoothie is a staple of mine simply because it' so refreshing! The mango orange combination is not only tasty it also has a way of brightening up your day.
Plus, this green smoothie is super simple which is a busy mama's dream. Made with ingredients to keep you full and healthy (learn how to create the best green smoothies), this smoothie recipe is a hit for both myself and my girls.
While I use it for breakfast a lot, it also makes great post-workout shale. It's perfectly balanced containing fruits (carbohydrates) to give you energy or replenish your muscles, spinach to boost your health, avocado to give your body some necessary fats and protein to keep you full.
Basically, it hits all major categories in one 😉
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Which Protein Powder To Use
The protein powder you choose will make a difference to the mango orange 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 green smoothie will be sweeter. Since making the swap to a vegan protein powder I now have a few brands I love. Orgain Protein Powder is one of them. Orgain protein powder is allergy-friendly (no soy, gluten-free, kosher, etc), has no added sugar and no artificial sweeteners, and actually won Preventions Cleanest Packaged Food Award! Moreover, it has 21 grams of vegan protein per scoop and it’s a clean enough brand that I feel comfortable giving it to my girls. If you want to give it a try, check it out and use code mamabear30 for 10% off your first-ever order. If you decide to go with a protein powder that is pea protein-based, know that the mango orange green smoothie might look darker in color. Likewise, the texture might be a bit thicker because pea protein absorbs so much.What If I Don't Want To Use Protein Powder
I get it! If you're sharing this mango orange green smoothie with kids you may want to omit protein powder. In this is the case 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
If The Smoothie Is Banana-Free, What Makes It Creamy?
Believe it or not, there are more ways to make a green smoothie creamy than banana! Mango and coconut milk both make wicked smoothie options for just this reason. This green smoothie obviously uses frozen mango and with that, you get a smooth, thick, creamy texture. Learn more about building healthy smoothies here.Nutrient-Dense Smoothie Recipes
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- All the recipes are dairy-free and gluten-free
- All of the recipes are real-food based and focus on nutrients and not fillers
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Ingredients In The Mango Orange Smoothie
- Juice of one orange (roughly ⅓-1/2 cup)
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup spinach
- 5 ice cubes
- ½ ripe avocado
- 1 scoop Orgain Protein powder
- ¾ cup almond milk
How To Make This Green Smoothie
Juice the orange and add it to the blender.
Add remaining ingredients. 
Pour in the almond milk. 
Blend on high until fully combined. Note: depending on your blender you may need to add additional water as this shake becomes nice and thick! Makes 2 cups
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Mango Orange Protein Smoothie
Only six ingredients in this mango orange green smoothie and it's loaded with flavor. Refreshing and fueling this mango orange smoothie makes a tasty breakfast, snack, or post-workout shake! Creamy and delicious yet banana-free.
Equipment
- High powered blender
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
Note: depending on your blender you may need to add additional water as this shake becomes nice and thick!
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 528mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2373IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 219mgIron: 1mg
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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 😀