5-Minute Mango Turmeric Ginger Smoothie

This mango turmeric ginger smoothie is the perfect marriage of incredibly delicious and fresh ingredients Sweetened with fruit and a little bit of optional honey, with a bright layer of flavor from fresh lime juice to wake up your taste buds. Tropical, creamy, and refreshing. This vegan, dairy free, naturally sweetened, gluten free, and paleo friendly smoothie is ready in just 5 minutes!

The best mango turmeric smoothie

There is nothing quite as satisfying as a fresh fruit smoothie that is naturally sweetened and wholesome, too!

This simple smoothie is made with some juicy ingredients that will wake up your taste buds in the best possible way. Frozen mango, fresh ginger, turmeric, coconut milk, and a little bit of optional honey.

Plus plenty of lime juice. Enough that this drink could almost pass as a tropical cocktail from your last beach vacation. The lime juice also brings a certain brightness that pairs perfectly with the honeyed sweetness of the mango!

If you love mango smoothies, be sure to check out this recipe for a simple mango smoothie after you make this one!

Why you’ll love this simple mango smoothie

It is:

• Easy to make
• Perfectly sweet & bright
• Plant based + dairy free
• Creamy and refreshing
• Made with real fruit
• So incredibly delicious!

Ingredients and substitutions

All you need to make the best homemade mango smoothie is just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients!

It’s made without dairy, yogurt, or juice, as I prefer making smoothies with whole fruit instead of fruit juice.

You can find the full list of ingredients along with measurements in the recipe card below. These are just my ingredient notes and recommendations for easy swaps and substitutions!

• Frozen mango – Either pre-packaged or cut fresh and then frozen. You can also opt to use fresh mango, but if you go that route you’ll want to add some ice for thickness and to keep it nice and cold.
• Lime juice – To brighten up all the other flavors. Equal parts lemon juice can be used instead!
• Fresh ginger – Either grated or chopped, fresh ginger adds a lovely bit of zing.
• Turmeric – I typically reach for dried powdered turmeric, but fresh can also be used if you have it! Measurements for both are included in the recipe below.
• Black pepper – I know it sounds strange, but you can’t actually taste it. Feel free to leave it out if you prefer!
• Coconut milk & water – If you use only coconut milk the smoothie will end up a little too thick. By mixing it with a bit of water you get just the right consistency.
• Honey – An optional addition, honey adds a little extra aromatic sweetness. Feel free to omit if your mango is especially sweet or you’d rather not add any additional sweetener. Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey to keep the recipe truly vegan.

What fruit goes well with mango in a smoothie?

This smoothie is made with mango as the only fruit, but if you’re feeling adventurous it can be made with the addition of other fruits, too!

Some fruits that pairs well with mango are:

• Pineapple
• Banana
• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Orange

Coconut milk alternatives

While coconut milk adds a lovely tropical note of flavor to this smoothie, other milks can easily be used instead!

Feel free to swap it out with almond milk, oat milk, hemp milk, or soy milk.

How to freeze fresh mango for smoothies

If you have some deliciously ripe fresh mango you would like to freeze to use for smoothies I fully encourage it!

The main thing to keep in mind when freezing mango (or any fruit), is that you want to keep the individual pieces from sticking together once frozen.

The best way to do this is to cut your mango and then spread it out on a large plate or tray and pop it into the freezer for 30-45 minutes before transferring to a bag or freezer safe container.

This allows the exterior surfaces of the fruit to freeze first, and will prevent the individual pieces from clumping together.

How to make a homemade mango turmeric smoothie

All you need to make this smoothie is a blender and the ingredients listed above!

If you’re ready to start you can find the whole recipe in the recipe card below.

Here’s the step-by-step

• Add all ingredients to your blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy, adding a little more frozen mango for a thicker smoothie, or a little more coconut milk or water for a thinner smoothie as desired.
• Divide between 2 glasses and serve!

Can you make this smoothie ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for later?

You can definitely make this smoothie in advance and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy!

It may lose a little bit of the thickness as the frozen ingredients thaw, but it will still be creamy and delicious.

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