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Creamy Mango Smoothie with Banana, Lime, and Mint Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This creamy mango smoothie offers a perfect blend of sweet and tangy tropical flavors, made with just five simple ingredients. It's a quick, easy, and refreshing breakfast or snack, featuring frozen mango and banana for natural sweetness, almond milk for creaminess, and a touch of fresh lime juice for brightness.


Ingredients

Fruits

  • 2 cups diced frozen mango, plus a few thawed cubes for garnish
  • 1 small frozen banana

Dairy and Alternatives

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or any milk, plus more as needed
  • ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt*

Other

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Fresh mint or basil leaves, optional, for garnish


Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a high-speed blender, add the frozen mango, frozen banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and fresh lime juice. These ingredients provide the smoothie’s base with a creamy texture and tropical flavor.
  2. Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides if necessary. Add additional almond milk as needed to reach your preferred smoothie consistency.
  3. Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into glasses. Garnish with a few thawed mango cubes and fresh mint or basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, replace the Greek yogurt with full-fat coconut milk. Freezing the coconut milk in ice cube trays before blending creates an extra-thick and frosty smoothie texture.
  • Adjust the amount of almond milk to control the smoothie thickness according to personal preference.
  • Using fresh lime juice adds a bright, tangy contrast that enhances the tropical fruit flavors.