This simple mango smoothie is creamy, refreshing, made with only 5 ingredients, and no yogurt! It’s a great addition to any breakfast spread and the perfect afternoon snack. Made with fresh or frozen mango, banana (I also include an option to make without banana!), lime juice, and dairy free milk.
The best mango smoothie
Smoothie season has officially arrived and we are here for it!
This simple mango smoothie in particular has been a favorite around our house as of late. It’s super easy to throw together and so refreshing and creamy!
Just the PERFECT way to cool down on a hot day.
It’s also versatile and can be made without banana and with different types of non dairy milk (or even coconut water) depending on what you and your fam prefers.
A genuinely satisfying addition to breakfast, snack time, or dessert!
Why you’ll love this smoothie recipe
It is:
- Easy to make
- Thick and creamy
- Full of tropical flavor
- Made with real fruit – no sugar added!
- Satisfying
- GF + DF + Paleo friendly
- So delishhh
Ingredients and substitutions
The only thing standing between you and this smoothie is just a handful of simple ingredients!
It’s made without dairy, yogurt, and fruit juice – just whole fruit and some dairy free milk!
Here’s what you need
- Mango – I prefer to use frozen mango because it helps create a thick, perfectly chilled smoothie every time, but fresh mango also works! Just add a small handful of ice cubes, or use frozen banana instead of fresh to chill the smoothie a bit.
- Banana – One medium sized banana is the perfect compliment to the sweet tart mango – no need to freeze it (unless perhaps if you’re using fresh mango). If you want to make a mango smoothie without banana, you can substitute it with about 3/4 cup cauliflower rice or cauliflower florets. You’ll may also want to add some honey, maple syrup, or low calorie sweetener like monk fruit drops as well since the banana adds a fair amount of natural sweetness to the smoothie.
- Lime – Juice of half a lime brightens up all the other flavors. Feel free to substitute with lemon juice instead!
- Dairy free milk – Really any type of dairy free milk works well! You can use almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or even coconut milk for an extra hit of tropical flavor. Coconut water is also a delicious option.
- Sea salt – Just a pinch of sea salt helps marry together all the flavors of the smoothie. Sounds weird I know, but give it a shot and you’ll see what I mean!
How to make a mango smoothie
This mango smoothie could not be easier to make – all you need is the 5 ingredients listed above, a blender, and less than five minutes!
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 dairy free milk for a thinner smoothie – as desired.
- Divide between 2 glasses and serve!
How to make an extra thick mango smoothie
As written, this mango smoothie recipe is fairly thick, but still blends easily and is drinkable with a straw.
If you want to make an EXTRA thick smoothie (like grab-the-spoon thick) there’s a few simple swaps you can make to achieve that texture.
- Use frozen mango AND frozen banana.
- Add a little extra frozen mango – start with an additional 1/2 cup and go from there.
- Use a little bit less milk – try reducing the milk to 1 cup and use your tamper to get everything moving!
- Add a small handful of ice cubes – you don’t want to add too many ice cubes or it will dilute the flavor of the smoothie, but just a small handful will be enough to make it extra cold // thick.
These tips also work great if you want to turn this smoothie into a smoothie bowl!
Love this easy smoothie recipe? Here’s some other simple fruit smoothie recipes to try!
- Easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- The Best Tropical Green Smoothie
- Beet and Berry Smoothie
- Mango Coconut Smoothie with Turmeric
- Raspberry Mango Smoothie
- Watermelon Strawberry Quencher
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5-Minute Frozen Mango Smoothie (Dairy Free)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 smoothies 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This simple mango smoothie is creamy, refreshing, made with only 5 ingredients, and no yogurt! It’s a great addition to any breakfast spread and the perfect afternoon snack. Made with fresh or frozen mango, banana (I also include an option to make without banana!), lime juice, and dairy free milk.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mango
- 1 medium banana
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 1/2 cups dairy free milk
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- 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 dairy free milk for a thinner smoothie – as desired.
- Divide between 2 glasses and serve!
Notes
To make this smoothie with fresh mango just add a handful of ice cubes to chill things down, or use frozen banana instead of fresh banana!
If you want to make a mango smoothie without banana, you can substitute it with about 3/4 cup cauliflower rice or cauliflower florets. You’ll may also want to add some honey, maple syrup, or low calorie sweetener like monk fruit drops as well since the banana adds a fair amount of natural sweetness to the smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: drink
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: American
Laura says
Thanks lovely lady, we both enjoyed this. I made it exactly as written & will make it again.
Nyssa Tanner says
Aw yay!! I’m so happy that you enjoyed it 🙂 xo