This easy, thick, and creamy mango banana smoothie recipe requires only 4 simple ingredients and makes a great breakfast or evening snack.
You can make smoothies out of a variety of fruits. For instance, banana, mango, strawberry, avocado, and more.
Today, I am sharing a smoothie that is packed with the health benefits of mango, banana, milk, and your choice of sweetener (you may use maple syrup, honey, or date syrup). This rich smoothie will give your body the much-needed cooldown. If you love mangoes, do try beverages made with them, like mango lassi, mango milkshake, or mango peach smoothie.
Believe us when we say this mango and banana smoothie makes an excellent mid-day energy boost or a perfect addition to your breakfast.
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Ingredients
- Mango: For the best milkshake, choose high-quality mangoes that are sweet, juicy, and non-fibrous. In the USA, I prefer Ataulfo, Kent, or Keitt varieties, while Alphonso, Kesar, and Badami are my top picks in India. You can use fresh or frozen mangoes, or substitute them with canned mango pulp or mango puree for convenience.
- Banana: It makes the smoothie creamy and sweet. I prefer to use fresh, ripened bananas. You may use frozen bananas as well.
- Milk: I used unsweetened almond milk in this recipe. However, you can use dairy, coconut, oat, soy, or any plant-based milk you like.
- Sweetener: add a sweetener of your choice, like honey, maple syrup, agave, or date syrup. Adding sweetener is optional if the mangoes and bananas are very sweet.
How to Make Mango Banana Smoothie
Add 1 cup mango pieces, ¾ cup banana slices, ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon sweetener like maple syrup, and ice cubes to your blender and blend until smooth. You can also use a high-speed blender like Vitamix Blender, which blends a super smooth and creamy smoothie in a few seconds.
If your smoothie is too thick, add some milk and blend again.
Serve immediately with some ice cubes if desired, and enjoy!
How to Serve Mango Banana Smoothies
Serve this mango banana smoothie as a healthy breakfast or a quick snack. If desired, pair it with vegetarian sandwiches or pancakes for breakfast. You can also serve it to infants, toddlers, and kids.
Variations and Optional Add-Ins
- Protein Powder: add one scoop of protein powder and blend to increase the protein and keep you fuller longer.
- Nut butter: such as peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter, add creaminess and nutty flavor to this smoothie recipe. Great source of healthy protein and fat.
- Seeds: Chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, and hemp hearts are excellent options. They are rich in healthy plant protein, fats, fiber, and omega-3s.
- Toss in some other fruit: You can also add seasonal fruits like blueberries, strawberries, peaches, apples, kiwis, and pineapples, along with mangoes and bananas, in this smoothie.
- Chocolate: Add one tablespoon of cocoa powder to make a chocolate mango banana smoothie recipe.
- Yogurt: You can use either plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt (like coconut yogurt) to add extra protein.
- Greens: For an extra boost of vitamins and minerals, add a handful of fresh spinach or kale while blending.
- Vegan: use almond, coconut, soy, or, oat milk.
Expert Tips
- Use ripe fruits: using a ripe mango and banana makes the smoothie sweet, creamy, and taste great.
- Use frozen mango or banana: This will make your smoothie extra thick, creamy, and chill.
- Adjust the Sweetness: Adjust the amount of sweetener depending on the sweetness of the fruits. You may skip the sweetener as well.
- Drink it immediately: This smoothie is best enjoyed when fresh.
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator: Fresh mango banana fruit smoothie tastes best when served immediately after preparation. However, you can store any leftover milkshake overnight or for up to 24 hours in the fridge in an air-tight container.
- Freezer: You can freeze the smoothie in a freezer-safe container or ziplock for future use. Just ensure to thaw it out thoroughly before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, mango and banana smoothies are healthy.
Mangoes are a good source of vitamins A, B, and C and dietary fiber. Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium.
Yes, you can put mango skin in a smoothie as it's edible and rich in fiber and antioxidants. Sometimes, the peel can be bitter. Hence, it's best to peel the skin before blending.
Use ice cubes or frozen fruits to make your smoothie thicker.
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Mango Banana Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup mango chunks (1 large mango)
- ¾ cup banana slices (1 medium banana)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (agave, or honey)
- ice cubes optional
Instructions
- Add the mango pieces, banana slices, milk, sweetener, and ice cubes to your blender and blend until smooth. You can also use a high-speed blender like Vitamix Blender, which blends a super smooth and creamy milkshake in a few seconds.
- If your milkshake is too thick, add some milk and blend again.
- Serve immediately with some ice cubes if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition
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