A simple 4 ingredient mango smoothie made without yogurt. You can use frozen mango or fresh mango to make this refreshing drink.
Mango has been my favorite fruit since I was a little kid, now I always keep frozen mango in my freezer and enjoy this delicious smoothie for a healthy snack often! Also try my 1 ingredient mango popsicles and this incredible tropical smoothie for more mango!
Jump to:
- Why you'll love this smoothie:
- Ingredients
- Danika's Nutrition Insight
- Instructions
- Recommended for smoothies
- Top Tips On Making a Thick Mango Smoothie
- Variations and Add In's
- Storage & Leftover Smoothie
- Can I make this smoothie ahead of time?
- Other Fruit Smoothies You May Like
- Creamy Mango Smoothie without Yogurt
- Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
Why you'll love this smoothie:
- a good source of vitamins from whole foods
- no banana just like this blackberry smoothie
- no added refined sugars or juice
- dairy-free, no yogurt needed
Ingredients
To make this creamy mango smoothie see the photo and read below for what you need, for complete details see the recipe card below.
- Frozen Mango: You can use frozen mango chunks or if you want to fresh mango chunks add about 1 cup of ice (or 2 frozen bananas) to make this smoothie cold and thick.
- Coconut Milk: Use canned coconut milk as it is thick and creamy. Other milk will work too but decrease it to ½ cup and add more as needed until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Lime juice: Adding lime juice compliments the mango. You can use lemon juice, or orange juice, instead as any citrus fruit will give this smoothie a burst of flavor.
- Honey: Adding honey makes this a sweeter snack that is nourishing! Use raw honey when possible for it's nutritional properties. If you eat vegan you can sweeten this smoothie with maple syrup.
I choose to make my smoothies without yogurt, no added sugar, and no refined juices for healthy blood sugar levels and to increase nutrient-dense whole foods to support the body! This strawberry smoothie recipe is also very nourishing!
Danika's Nutrition Insight
Certified in Holistic Nutrition, I like to dive into what is great about each recipe! Let's chat about the health benefits of mangoes!
Mangoes are a great source of essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, and potassium. All these nutrients play a crucial role in supporting overall health and normal body functions.
Mango is a good source of antioxidants. This simple mango smoothie will support digestive health, eye health, heart health, and skin health.
This information comes from Prescription for Dietary Wellness by Phyllis A. Balch and The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia by Rebecca Wood.
Instructions
Follow these step-by-step photos from my kitchen to make your own healthy smoothie blend!
First place the coconut milk, lime juice, and honey into the blender container. This is best practice to support the blades (instead of placing frozen fruit right on the blades) and it will blend more easily.
Next place the frozen ingredients (mango) on top of the soft foods and any added seeds or supplements.
Start the blender on low and then increase to high speed for 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Turn the dial back to low before stopping the blender. If you want it thinner or it is not blending well add more milk ¼ cup at a time.
Pour this creamy smoothie into 2 glasses. This makes one large smoothie or two medium smoothies.
Recommended for smoothies
For a thick smoothie, a good blender is key! I use my Vitamix blender daily and think it is the number one purchase for making healthy food in the kitchen!
Top Tips On Making a Thick Mango Smoothie
For a thinner smoothie add a bit more milk, ¼ cup at a time until you get the consistency you would like.
If you want a thicker smoothie use a frozen banana, add more frozen mango or ice! You will need a high power blender to make it super thick, however, then you can pour it into a bowl and eat it with a spoon!
Variations and Add In's
I like to add some nutritional boosters, to all my smoothies. Here are some ideas to add to this creamy mango smoothie.
- Coconut Milk From a Carton: Or you can use oat milk, cashew milk, or coconut water, to still make it a creamy smoothie however it will not have the same tropical flavor.
- Seeds: Add 2 tablespoon hemp hearts, 2 teaspoon chia seeds, 1 teaspoon flax seeds to increase healthy fats and give the body extra energy.
- Make It A Green Smoothie: Throw a handful of spinach or kale in to increase the nutrient density of this smoothie! Or add 1 teaspoon of spirulina.
- More Protein: Add 1 big scoop of vanilla protein powder, or nut butter (almond butter or peanut butter), a great way to eat more protein and healthy fats.
Storage & Leftover Smoothie
This mango smoothie without yogurt is best enjoyed within the next 1-2 hours after making it. Keep the smoothie in the fridge if you aren't drinking it right away.
Leftovers: With a leftover smoothie, I recommend freezing it into an ice cube tray, then adding it to your next smoothie! Or you can make leftover mango smoothies into popsicles!
Can I make this smoothie ahead of time?
Prep ahead: If you want to meal prep this dairy free mango smoothie ahead you can freeze it in a jar in the freezer. To thaw, take it out a few hours before you want to drink it.
Other Fruit Smoothies You May Like
Looking for other homemade smoothie recipes with simple healthy ingredients? I share all my favorite recipes from over 10 years of blending! In the running for my favorite is a thick strawberry banana smoothie (without yogurt!).
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Creamy Mango Smoothie without Yogurt
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups frozen mango (or fresh)
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (other milk works too it will just be thinner)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Add the ingredients into the blender in the order listed. Using Fresh Mango instead of Frozen: Add 1 cup of ice cubes (or 2 frozen bananas) to this smoothie if your mango is not frozen. This will make it cold and thicker.
- Start the blender on low and turn to high speed. Blend 1-2 minutes until everything is well combine and there are no chunks.
- This smoothie makes 2 medium smoothies. Enjoy right away, or keep in the fridge and drink within 24 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. Let's make snacktime nutrient-dense, and well, easy.
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