
Need a speedy, cool drink bursting with tropical taste? This Mango Orange Banana Smoothie combines juicy mango, ripe banana, and zesty orange juice for a smooth, nutritious treat. Perfect as your morning starter, after gym refreshment, or just a tasty cool-down. Tweak it your way - throw in Greek yogurt for thickness or swap to almond milk if you're skipping dairy. With just a few basic items, you'll be enjoying your own tropical vacation in a glass right away!
INGREDIENTS- Ice cubes: A handful (if you want), to make your smoothie thicker and cooler.
- Honey or agave syrup: 1 tablespoon (if you want), to make it sweeter.
- Almond milk: ¼ cup, or any milk you like for better blending.
- Greek yogurt: ½ cup (if you want), to add protein and make it creamier.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice: ½ cup, or grab some from the store for that citrus zing.
- Banana: 1, cut up (frozen works best for creaminess), gives natural sweetness and smooth feel.
- Fresh or frozen mango chunks: 1 cup, for that sweet tropical flavor.
- Step 4:
- Pour into glasses and drink up right away!
- Step 3:
- Try it and add more honey or agave if you want it sweeter.
- Step 2:
- Run the blender on high until everything's nice and smooth.
- Step 1:
- Throw the mango chunks, banana slices, orange juice, Greek yogurt (if using), almond milk, honey or agave (if using), and ice cubes into your blender.
- If you need to save it for later, blend everything and keep it in a sealed container in the fridge, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Want it extra thick? Use frozen mango and frozen banana pieces.
- To make this smoothie vegan, just don't use Greek yogurt or grab a dairy-free yogurt instead.
- Don't like almond milk? No problem. Use whatever milk you enjoy, like oat milk or coconut milk, for extra flavor.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Want more good stuff? Toss in some spinach or a spoonful of chia seeds. You won't taste the greens but you'll get all the good nutrients!
This Mango Orange Banana Smoothie hits the spot on warm summer days, after workouts, or whenever you're craving something tropical and cool. The natural sweetness from mango and banana mixed with tangy orange juice creates a really nice balance. Adding Greek yogurt makes it extra smooth and packs in protein, so it'll keep you going all day long.
FAQsCan I make this smoothie without yogurt?
You bet! Skip the Greek yogurt if you want something lighter. Just add more almond milk or whatever milk you like to keep it creamy.
Can I use store-bought orange juice?
Sure thing! Fresh-squeezed juice gives a nice zing, but the stuff from the store works great too when you're in a hurry.
