This smoothie is a must try. It is made from frozen mango, spinach, almond milk and a scoop of protein powder and peanut butter. It is vegan, dairy free, banana free option and takes less than 10 minutes to whip up.
Who said you cannot make an amazing smoothie without depending on the use of a banana? Believe me this mango spinach smoothie tastes so amazing without bananas.
While I actually enjoy adding a banana to my smoothie I can think of a plethora of people who hate the concept of doing so.
Therefore, this smoothie drink is has the option to omit the banana and still taste just as good.
Smoothies are the rage right now and they are here to stay.
Not only are smoothies good for you BUT...... they are extremely versatile because you can add various fruits, nuts and seeds to them.
The star of the show for this smoothie is the frozen mango, a high ratio of sweet mango compared to the other ingredients is what makes the difference in taste and texture.
Why use frozen fruit for smoothies?
If you have ever made a smoothie using fresh fruit vs frozen fruit you will notice that there is a huge difference.
Using frozen fruit yields a thicker texture, almost like ice cream which most people seem to prefer.
Whenever I make my smoothies, I will use at least one ingredient that is frozen be it blueberries, strawberries or even bananas.
Reasons to make this smoothie
- Fuss free
- You can add additional frozen fruit if you wish.
- Perfect for breakfast or a post workout smoothie.
- Naturally sweeten (no fillers or artificially sweeteners)
- Great for weight loss
The steps
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender
- Whip into a smooth consistency and pour into 2 tall glasses.
Frequently asked questions
No, you don't have to use frozen fruit if you don't care for the thick texture that it provides.
Feel free to go ahead and use fresh fruit instead.
I personally haven't tried it, but I am assuming the taste and texture will be altered.
It doesn't take very long to make, it's about 10 minutes maximum.
Yes, feel free to use cashew milk, you can use coconut milk but this may cause the smoothie to have a coconut taste.
Notes and tips
- This recipe makes 2 servings, but you can half the recipe for a single serving.
- I recommend using a high powered blender i.e Vitamix, Blendtec. If not, you may need to add the ingredients in stages to avoid burning out the motor.
- Feel free to use fresh fruit, if you don't care for the thick, frozen texture.
- Add any additional fruit if you like i.e pineapple, berries, orange etc...
- Rather than freezing down fresh fruit, buy fruit that is already frozen, it is significantly cheaper.
- If you don't have spinach, kale works just fine.
- I used a scoop of protein powder and peanut butter powder to boost the levels of healthy fat and protein but you can use 2 scoops of any nut butter instead.
More smoothies to try
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Mango Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mango pieces
- ¾ cup almond milk
- ½ frozen banana optional
- a handful of spinach (I used frozen) approximately 1 cups worth
- 1 scoop protein powder I used pea protein
- 1 scoop peanut butter powder or 2 tbsp of peanut butter paste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
- Whip into a smooth consistency and pour into 2 tall glasses.
Notes
- This recipe makes 2 servings, but you can half the recipe for a single serving.
- I recommend using a high powered blender i.e Vitamix, Blendtec. If not, you may need to add the ingredients in stages to avoid burning out the motor.
- Feel free to use fresh fruit, if you don't care for the thick, frozen texture.
- Add any additional fruit if you like i.e pineapple, berries, orange etc...
- Rather than freezing down fresh fruit, buy fruit that is already frozen, it is significantly cheaper.
- If you don't have spinach, kale works just fine.
- I used a scoop of protein powder and peanut butter powder to boost the levels of healthy fat and protein but you can use 2 scoops of any nut butter instead.
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