This tropical Mango Spinach Smoothie has a beautiful green color, it takes only 5 minutes to make, and it's so versatile! It's the perfect breakfast to make when you only have 5 minutes in the morning! You can serve it as both a refreshing breakfast in the summer or a quick snack.
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Why You'll Love This Smoothie
Light and creamy - This smoothie is dairy-free, refreshing, sweet, and it has the creamiest texture! You can serve it as a light snack in the summer or with added protein powder for breakfast.
Quick and easy - There's nothing complicated about this smoothie. It's perfect for busy weekday mornings when you only have 5 minutes to get breakfast ready and run out the door. You can easily enjoy it on the go!
Versatile - It's really easy to make this smoothie your own! You can add or take out any ingredients you like or dislike. If you don't like bananas, you can add pineapple or raspberries instead. Spinach can be substituted with practically any leafy greens, and you can add green powder and protein to make it into a meal.
An easy way to hide greens - If you don't like eating big salads, green smoothies are a great way to introduce more greens into your diet. You don't even taste the spinach in this one!
Ingredients
- Frozen mango - It's important you use frozen mango chunks because it's what makes the smoothie cool and creamy. If you have only fresh mango, peel and chop it up the night before and freeze it overnight. You can also add ice to the smoothie instead if in a pinch, but it won't have the same texture.
- Frozen banana - Banana adds a ton of creaminess to the smoothie; it sweetens it and cools it down. You can omit it if you don't like bananas and add ¼ of an avocado for creaminess or other frozen fruit for sweetness. See variations below.
- Baby spinach - I use baby spinach rather than regular spinach (big dark green leaves) because it's not as bitter and strong-tasting. You can use frozen spinach too if necessary, but I highly recommend using fresh for smoothies. Frozen spinach is usually made with regular spinach, and you have to make sure there aren't any added ingredients. You can also use other leafy greens like kale or a mix of greens.
- Coconut milk - The recipe calls for unsweetened coconut milk from a carton, not a can. If you only have canned coconut milk, use only half of the amount and add water. I recommend coconut milk because it adds tropical flavor but you can also use unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, whole milk, or any other milk.
- Orange juice - You can add less or more to taste or based on how thick you want the smoothie to be. Freshly squeezed orange juice is always better than store-bought if possible. Some stores have freshly-squeezed bottled juices available which is what I get sometimes. Make sure they don't have any sugar added. You can also peel and chop one orange and add it to the smoothie instead of the juice.
- Protein powder - I highly recommend adding some sort of protein to the smoothie. Vanilla protein is a great option. You can also add almond butter or hemp seeds both of which are packed with protein and healthy fats.
Variations and Substitutions
- More fresh greens - You don't have to stop at spinach with this smoothie. Add more leafy greens like kale, romaine, collard greens, or even celery. Keep in mind that you'll be able to taste most of these in the smoothie. Spinach is the mildest option, along with romaine, but romaine doesn't have as many nutrients.
- Yogurt - You can add some full-fat Greek yogurt to make the smoothie creamier and add protein, or you can use it instead of the coconut milk.
- Coconut water - You can use coconut water instead of orange juice if you prefer; it's my go-to for smoothies!
- Powdered greens - If you have a favorite greens powder, definitely add a scoop! That's what I usually do with this smoothie. The recipe is a good base layer, and you can either keep it simple or add more. Powdered greens add a ton more nutrients than just plain spinach.
- Flax and chia seeds - I often like to add ground flax seeds, whole chia seeds, or hemp hearts to my smoothies for added nutrients, protein, and healthy fats.
- More fruit - You can add less mango and add a handful of frozen pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries. Frozen acai or dragon fruit would also be delicious. Keep in mind that darker fruit will change the color of your smoothie, and in combination with greens, it usually turns a green-brownish color. Still delicious, just not as bright green!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add coconut milk, orange juice, baby spinach, frozen mango, frozen banana, and protein powder (if using) into a high-speed blender. I always recommend adding liquids and leafy greens first to help everything blend better.
- Blend on high until smooth. Add more liquid if needed. If you're making a smoothie bowl, add less liquid at first and add more after blending if needed to keep the smoothie thicker.
- Serve the smoothie immediately in a tall glass or in a bowl with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks!
- Skip the ice - A lot of smoothie recipes out there call for ice, but I rarely ever add it to my smoothies because I find it melts too quickly and creates a slushy-like texture. If you want your smoothies thick and creamy, always use frozen fruit to thicken them!
- Add less liquid for smoothie bowls - If you're serving your smoothie in a bowl, you want it to be almost a soft-serve texture. I recommend only adding half of the liquid, blending, and adding more liquid if needed.
Serving and Storing
- This smoothie is best served right away, while it's still cold from the frozen mango and banana.
- Serve it in a tall glass with a glass straw when serving for one or smaller glasses when serving as a snack for multiple people.
- Garnish: You can garnish the smoothie by adding a wedge of fresh mango to the edge of the glass.
- Smoothie bowl toppings: Berries, diced mango, kiwi, yogurt, almond butter or other nut butter, chia seeds, hemp seeds, granola, or anything else!
- If necessary, you can store it in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the fridge for a few hours or up to 1 day. Smoothies don't keep very well and just don't taste as good after they've been sitting for a while, so I highly recommend making them right before eating.
FAQs
Yes! This recipe is really easy to multiply by however many servings you need. Keep in mind your blender only fits so much, and it will be harder to blend everything if it's too packed so it's a good idea to work in batches.
Yes, you can have this for breakfast. Make sure to add protein powder and healthy fats like almond butter to keep you full longer. I make this on days when I'm in a rush and want a light breakfast.
No, smoothies don't keep well in general so I recommend always making your smoothie right before serving. If you have to, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few hours.
Fruit naturally has a lot of sugar. The smoothie still contains all the fiber which makes it different from a juice. If you want to cut some of the carbs, skip the orange juice and add water instead. You could also peel and chop one orange and add it to the smoothie instead of the juice!
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Mango Spinach Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1-4 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Mango Spinach Smoothie has a beautiful green color, it takes only 5 minutes to make, and it's really versatile! Keep it simple, or add more protein and greens!
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk (from a carton, not canned, or other milk of choice)
- 1 cup orange juice or water (or 1 orange, peeled and chopped for more fiber)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 serving of plain or vanilla protein powder (optional)
- Optional add-ons: hemp hearts, yogurt, nut butter, chia seeds, cinnamon, flax seeds, powdered greens, collagen
Instructions
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- Add coconut milk, orange juice, baby spinach, frozen mango, frozen banana, and protein powder (if using) into a high-speed blender. I always recommend adding liquids and leafy greens first to help everything blend better.
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- Blend on high until smooth. Add more liquid if needed. If you're making a smoothie bowl, add less liquid at first and add more after blending if needed to keep the smoothie thicker.
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- Serve the smoothie immediately in a tall glass or in a bowl with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storing: I don't recommend storing the smoothie; it's best served right away. If you need to store it, keep it in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- The recipe makes 1 serving if it's made as a meal or up to 4 servings if made as a light snack.
- Nutritional information is measured without protein powder because they are all different.
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Freya says
A great way to get all a huge blast of nutrients (and hide the taste the spinach too)!
Savita says
This is such a healthy and delicious breakfast idea. So good to start a day with a healthy meal full of nutritions.
Ann says
This smoothie sounds delicious! I like adding spinach to my smoothie for a creamier taste. Excited to give this recipe a try!