Mango Protein Smoothie

You only need four ingredients to make this easy mango protein smoothie for a perfect grab-and-go drink or post-workout snack. And it has a whopping 17 grams of protein per serving!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Mangos: Include fresh or frozen mangos. Peak mango season in the U.S. runs from Summer to early Fall if you prefer fresh mango.
• Milk: Use a liquid of your choice—dairy, oat, soy, coconut, or almond milk. You can even use water or orange juice.
• Vanilla Protein Powder: Add your favorite protein powder; I use Truvani vanilla protein powder for dietary purposes.
• Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is my go-to because it has extra protein, but substitute it with coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option.
• Honey: I recommend tasting the mango protein smoothie and adding honey as needed. It is a great way to naturally sweeten the drink, especially if the mangos are not fully ripe.
• Ice Cubes: If using fresh mango, I highly recommend adding a few ice cubes for a thicker, more refreshing smoothie.

Additions and Substitutions

• Sometimes, I replace protein powder and milk with a ready-made protein drink such as vanilla Premiere Protein or Fairlife– especially when I make the mango protein smoothie for my kids since they don’t like the taste of powdered protein. Consider including chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, or nut butter to make the smoothie more filling.
• Smoothies are an excellent way to sneak in fresh vegetables such as zucchini, beets, kale, and spinach leaves.
• I prefer adding honey as needed, but you can sweeten the smoothie with dates, maple syrup, agave nectar, or a sugar-free option like monk fruit. 

Tools Used to Make This Recipe

Combine the ingredients in a high-speed blender, or use a small blender or immersion blender with a blender cup or wide-mouth jar.

How to Make Mango Protein Smoothie

The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.

Combine the Ingredients

Step 1: Add the mango, milk, protein powder, and yogurt to a high-speed blender. Process the ingredients until smooth.

Taste and Serve

Step 2: Taste and add honey and ice cubes, as needed, to sweeten and thicken the smoothie.

Expert Tips

• Taste the fresh mangos before adding them to the smoothie. They can ruin the overall flavor if they are sour or too unripe.
• If you’re adding ice cubes, do it gradually to prevent the smoothie from getting watered down.

If you enjoy the fruit smoothie, try one of these high-protein snacks!  

What to do with the Leftovers

• How to store leftover smoothies? It’s best to serve the mango protein smoothie right away. However, if you end up with leftovers, they will keep in the refrigerator for two days.
• Freeze: The best way to freeze the smoothie is to pour the drink into ice cube trays. Then, transfer the smoothie cubes to a freezer-safe bag. They will freeze for 2-3 months.
• Thaw: There is no need to thaw the cubes before using them. Just pop them straight into the blender with your milk of choice and mix-ins.
• Repurpose: Make a smoothie bowl with toppings like low FodMap granola, fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, and nut butter. You can also pour the leftovers into molds to make kid-friendly smoothie popsicles.

More Smoothie Recipes: 

• Raspberry Blueberry Smoothie
• Matcha Protein Shake
• Beet Green Smoothie