This Mango Blackberry Smoothie is refreshing, light, and so easy to make! It can be made using a few simple ingredients in just 5 minutes, so it's perfect for busy mornings! Keep it as it is or add some greens or protein to make it more filling!
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Why You'll Love This Smoothie
Flavorful and refreshing - Blackberries and mango might be my favorite new combo for summer, and they're so good in this smoothie! If you're using fruit at the peak of its season, you don't need much else for an amazing flavor! I highly recommend using frozen fruit to make the smoothie extra creamy and cool.
Easy, quick, and versatile - I usually don't really worry about my smoothie ingredient measurements being too precise because smoothies are very forgiving, and this one is no different. It's easy to make, really simple, and it takes just 5 minutes! You can use fresh or frozen fruit and add protein or greens based on what you have. It's also really easy to make more servings at once.
Ingredients
- Blackberries - Both fresh and frozen blackberries work here. I find frozen ones hard to find, so I often buy fresh blackberries when they're in season and freeze them myself for later.
- Mango - Frozen mango cools the smoothie down and makes it thicker. I recommend freezing your mango first if you have fresh ones for a thicker smoothie.
- Banana - Frozen banana helps thicken the smoothie, and it makes it super silky. You can skip it if you don't like bananas in your smoothies, but I highly recommend keeping it in. Fresh banana won't give the smoothie the same silky smooth texture.
- Coconut water - Pure raw coconut water makes any smoothie refreshing and adds nutrients. You could also just use plain water or any milk, but I highly recommend coconut water here!
- Yogurt - You can use practically any unflavored (ideally also unsweetened) yogurt here. I like either vegan Yoggu coconut yogurt or regular full-fat Greek yogurt.
- Protein powder - My go-to is Sprout Living unflavored protein powder, but any protein powder you'd normally use in berry-based smoothies works great.
- Flavorings - Pure vanilla extract is optional, but it rounds out the flavors really well. I also like to add a dash of cinnamon to all my smoothies.
Variations and Substitutions
- Milk - If you want the smoothie to be creamier, swap the coconut water for boxed coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, whole milk, or any other milk.
- Greens - You can add a handful of baby spinach or kale, or add a scoop of your favorite greens powder. Keep in mind, this will most likely change the color of the smoothie.
- Sweetener - If you want to make the smoothie a little sweeter, add a little bit of maple syrup or honey, or Medjool dates.
- Make it creamier - Add ¼-1/2 avocado or some nut butter like almond butter for a creamier smoothie and some healthy fats.
- Other add-ins - I often like to add ground flax seeds or chia seeds to my smoothies for added fiber. Both will also absorb liquids and thicken the smoothie slightly.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add coconut water, yogurt, frozen blackberries, frozen strawberries, frozen banana, protein powder, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
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- Serve the smoothie in a tall glass or in a bowl with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks!
- Smoothie bowl- If you want to serve the smoothie as a smoothie bowl and not in a glass, add less coconut water. If the smoothie is too thin, all your toppings will sink to the bottom. You may need to use your blender's tamper to push everything down to the blades when the smoothie is thicker, but if you're patient and your blender is strong, adding less liquid will make your smoothie extra creamy and similar to soft serve ice cream!
Storing
Smoothies are always best consumed right away, and this one is no different. If you do need to store it, I recommend storing it in an airtight jar for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
It's best to choose a jar that best fits your smoothie because the less air there is, the longer it will last. Air is what oxidizes the smoothie.
Alternatively, you can freeze it in a silicone ice cube tray and blend later with milk, water, or more frozen fruit. You could even freeze any leftovers in popsicle molds to turn the smoothie into ice cream!
FAQs
Add more frozen fruit! I recommend either more frozen banana or frozen mango to make the texture extra creamy. More frozen blackberries will thicken the smoothie as well, but won't make it as creamy.
Other Smoothie Recipes
Check out any of the four smoothies listed below if you want something similar with either berries or mango. They're all delicious! To see all the latest ones, head over to Smoothies and Juices!
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Mango Blackberry Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Mango Blackberry Smoothie is refreshing, light, so easy to make, and perfect for busy mornings! Keep it as it is or add some greens or protein to make it more filling!
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups coconut water
- ½ cup yogurt (Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt, optional)
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 scoop protein powder (unsweetened or vanilla flavor, optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add coconut water, yogurt, frozen blackberries, frozen strawberries, frozen banana, protein powder, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the smoothie in a tall glass or in a bowl with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Smoothie bowl: Add less liquid to your blender than you usually would at first and add more as needed once the smoothie is blended. You want the smoothie to be thick enough to hold all your toppings.
Storing: The smoothie is best enjoyed right away, but if you need to, store it in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Use a jar that fits the amount of smoothie you’re storing the best. A lot of air will oxidize the smoothie more quickly.
The nutritional info is only an estimate. It's counted without any protein powder because each brand can be very different.
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Veronika Sykorova says
This smoothie is refreshing, simple, and so quick, you'll love it!