Two big handfuls of spinach. You will not taste a single leaf.
Frozen mango is doing a lot of work here it’s sweet, it’s tropical, and it completely takes over the flavor. The spinach disappears into the background and takes all its nutritional benefits with it. This is the smoothie I make when I want to feel good about what I had for breakfast without actually tasting anything that grows in a garden.
If you’ve been hesitant about green smoothies, start here. This one converts people.
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Mango is easily our favorite tropical fruit. My husband likes to eat frozen mango out of the bag so I always have to hide some so I can make this mango spinach smoothie recipe!
We start every morning with healthy smoothies for the whole family, even our daughter joins in to help, and it may be the best part of our day! I love how excited she gets to make them with me. She loves mango (just like her dad!).
Blend mango chunks up with greens and you have a winning green smoothie recipe you could eat every day without getting bored.
Why We Love this Mango Spinach Smoothie
- It balances blood sugar first thing in the morning so you don’t have a spike or dip that could result in cravings and low energy.
- It’s made with healthy ingredients (no added sugars!).
- The creamy texture comes from the frozen fruit and avocado.
- It’s packed with fiber! Most of us don’t get enough daily fiber, but this recipe includes spinach and avocado for fiber. Bonus points if you add chia seeds or flax seeds.
- Vitamins and minerals: mango is packed with vitamin C and spinach is packed with insoluble fiber and is a great source of iron, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C.
Ingredient Notes
- Baby spinach: be sure to wash and dry it well. This recipe calls for 1 cup but you can put as much as you want in! Definitely use fresh spinach (rather than frozen).
- Nut milk: any kind of dairy-free milk works, but we like to use unsweetened almond milk. Coconut milk is another great option. If you’re balancing blood sugar, milks like oat milk may not be ideal.
- Frozen mango chunks: we buy a large bag at the grocery store to have on hand all the time.
- Frozen banana: this is a secret to super creamy smoothies. We buy fresh bananas, slice them up and freeze them in baggies.
- Avocado: this superfood is full of fiber and healthy fats!
- Protein: Greek yogurt or 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (optional).
Smoothie Extras
A smoothie or smoothie bowl is the best vehicle to stuff in extra supplements, seeds, vitamins and more. They blend up easily and you can’t even taste them. Here are some of the delicious additions you can add to this healthy green smoothie.
- Seeds: get some extra fiber in your smoothie with hemp seeds, chia seeds or flax seeds.
- Protein: our favorite is BeWellByKelly protein powder because it’s made with monk fruit sweetener and has the best flavor. I always add it to every smoothie!
- Adaptogens and Supplements: ashwaghanda, maca root, and inositol are great ones.
- Nut butters: add almond butter or peanut butter for some extra healthy fats.
How to Make a Mango Spinach Smoothie
- Add the almond milk and greens to a high-speed blender then blend on high first to break up the spinach. It should resemble a green milk when it’s done.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender with the spinach and milk.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Check the consistency and add more milk as needed.
- Serve right away with extra toppings, if desired.
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Recipe Variations
Mango Pineapple Smoothie: swap the banana for a handful of frozen pineapple.
Mango spinach smoothie without banana: opt for a little extra mango or use more avocado to replace the velvety texture the banana provides.
Fresh fruit: use fresh fruit if you have it on hand, just be sure to add ice and use a high speed blender to get it creamy.
Mango kale smoothie: this leafy green is also packed with nutrients and is a great swap for spinach. We have a delicious tropical kale smoothie with similar ingredients.
Mango spinach smoothie bowl: add half the amount of almond milk to make this really thick. We use our Vitamix blender with a tamper to make smoothie bowls.
Expert Tips for Thick and Creamy Smoothies
- Blend the milk and greens together first.
- Add avocado for a thick texture.
- Use frozen fruit (especially banana).
- Use less milk than you think then add more at the end to thin the smoothie out.
FAQs
Really. The sweetness of frozen mango is strong enough to mask it completely. The smoothie will look green, but it will taste like a tropical fruit smoothie. That’s the whole point.
You can, but frozen mango gives you a much thicker, colder result without needing to add ice (which waters it down). If you only have fresh mango, add a cup of ice and accept that the texture will be slightly thinner.
Swap in any plant-based milk or dairy-free yogurt. Coconut milk makes it extra thick and adds a tropical note that works beautifully with the mango. Oat milk and almond milk both work too.
Yes. Blend it the night before and store it in a sealed jar or bottle in the fridge. Give it a quick shake or stir in the morning it may separate slightly overnight, but a few seconds of shaking brings it right back together. It keeps for up to 24 hours.
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Mango Spinach Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup nut milk
- 3/4 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 avocado *
- Optional for protein: 1/2 cup greek yogurt or 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Add spinach and milk and blend to a high-speed blender and blend until the spinach is broken down and the mixture resembles green milk.
- The one technique tip that makes it smoother: Add the spinach and liquid to the blender first and blend until completely smooth before adding the frozen fruit. This prevents the stringy green bits that can happen when you layer everything in at once and hope for the best. Thirty seconds on high with just the greens and liquid, then add the frozen mango and blend again. Perfectly smooth every time.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and blend on high until smooth. Check the consistency and add more milk a few tablespoons at a time if desired.
- Serve right away.
Notes
- Blend spinach + liquid first for the smoothest result. Then add frozen fruit.
- Frozen mango works better than fresh — it makes the smoothie thicker without ice.
- Make-ahead: blend and store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
- For a protein boost: add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or two tablespoons of Greek yogurt.
- Dairy-free: use any plant-based milk. Coconut milk is especially good here.
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Equipment
- High Speed Blender (We use a Vitamix)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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