Mango Green Fruit Smoothie

After making so many different kinds of smoothies over the years, I've come to realize there's something special about a green smoothie.

Now, all smoothies taste great and are an easy way to enjoy added nutrients and boosted protein quickly, but there's just something about a green smoothie that makes you feel better about drinking your smoothie. Add some mangoes and flaxseeds into the mango green fruit smoothie, and it's heaven.

I guess it's because it's green, but it works.

To make this green smoothie a bit more tropical and sweet, I added frozen mangoes. They blend perfectly in smoothies like my Vanilla Cupcake Smoothie.

Ingredient Notes

Mangoes: Mangoes go very well in smoothies and create a similar consistency to bananas, which makes them a great option for replacing a banana. They're also very sweet. If you don't like mangoes, the smoothie will work with just the banana. I recommend using frozen mangoes for this recipe. You'll need to add more ice if using fresh mangoes.

Banana: I am a big fan of bananas in my smoothies, but I know not everyone feels the same. I recommend adding more mangoes if you'd like to replace the banana. I also recommend checking out my post on Banana-Free Smoothie Alternatives for more ideas on substitutions. You could also swap for an apple, like in my Caramel Apple Protein Smoothie.

Spinach: The baby spinach is what makes this a mango green fruit smoothie, so replace it with other greens, like kale, mixed greens, or Swiss chard. You don't really taste the spinach in the recipe, thanks to the mango and banana, however.

Milled Flaxseed: I like to add flaxseed to this smoothie for additional fiber, healthy fats, and all the other great benefits of flaxseed. However, it can be omitted if you'd like.

Protein Powder: To increase the protein in this smoothie, I add a scoop of my favorite Cleanish Vanilla Bean Plant-Based Protein, which adds 20g of plant-based protein without added sugar. Any vanilla protein will do, but I recommend choosing one with minimal ingredients that tastes good on its own.

Unsweetened Almond Milk: I prefer unsweetened almond milk, but your milk of choice will work for this recipe. I'd recommend unsweetened coconut milk or any other unsweetened, unflavored milk depending on your preference.

Pro Smoothie Tips

I wouldn't be surprised if I've made over 10,000 smoothies at this point in my life...maybe more? Along the way, I've picked up several pro smoothie tips to ensure the smoothie turns out great every time.

Here are my tips:

• Start with a good blender. A high-quality blender is worth its weight in gold if you're a frequent smoothie maker. Low-quality blenders get stuck and burn out on ice and tougher ingredients, whereas my Vitamix works smoothly every time.
• Add the milk first into the blender and the ice last.
• Use the rule of 1 cup milk per serving. If making 2 servings, use 2 cups of milk.
• Always add ice slowly, not all at once. This will help you avoid making it too thick.
• If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk. If it's too thin, add a little more ice.

For more info on how to make the best smoothies, read my Ultimate Smoothie Guide or check out my PB&J Smoothie.