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Home » Courses » Smoothies and Drinks » Mango Banana Smoothie | High Protein and Vegan

Mango Banana Smoothie | High Protein and Vegan

Published: May 11, 2020 Modified: Sep 6, 2020 by Alison Corey

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This creamy high protein mango banana smoothie is naturally sweet and vegan. It’s a healthy way to start your day!

mango banana smoothie in glass with chia seed topping

Mangoes are a naturally sweet and creamy tropical fruit. It makes them the perfect fruit for smoothies and naturally sweetened desserts.

I have had an abundance of mangoes I’ve been working my way through. The kids love them plain and simple sliced and peeled.

But I’ve been having fun experimenting with different types of recipes. I made this Mango Cucumber Salad earlier this week.

Since I had so many mangoes I chopped them into cubes and froze them for smoothies! With some frozen bananas in the freezer too I pulled together this super easy and delicious plant-based smoothie in minutes.

It’s just the thing you need if you want something healthier to quench your sweet tooth. It makes a quick and easy breakfast on the run!

It’s healthy, high in protein, and tastes like a milk shake without any added sugar!

overhead of two mango banana smoothies with chia seed topping

Why You’ll Love this Mango Banana Smoothie…

  • Naturally sweetened
  • Dairy Free and Vegan
  • Low sugar
  • Smooth and creamy
  • High in protein
  • Excellent breakfast smoothie
  • Post workout meal
  • Convenient on the go breakfast
  • Tastes like a shake without the sugar

Ingredients You’ll Need

mango banana smoothie ingredients

Here’s a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this smoothie. Measurements are below in the printable recipe card for your ease.

  • Frozen Mango
  • Frozen Banana
  • Unsweetened pea protein powder
  • Unsweetened almond milk
  • Dairy free coconut yogurt

Tools You’ll Need

  • Vitamix
  • Smoothie Attachment

In order to make a smoothie creamy I recommend using a high speed blender. I have a Vitamix that has a smoothie attachment. It makes creating smoothies super easy and simple.

All you need to do is fill the smoothie cup that comes with the blender with your ingredients and screw on the blade attachment to create the perfect smoothie. The cups come with tops, so you just need to screw on the top and take your smoothie with you when you’re on the go!

How to Make this Mango Banana Smoothie – Step by Step

Step 1: Fill your blender or smoothie cup in the following order: almond milk, coconut yogurt, protein powder, fresh mangoes, chopped frozen banana.

mango smoothie ingredients in large plastic cup

Step 2: Attach blender lid or smoothie attachment blade. Start on low and slowly increase speed until all ingredients are completely blended.

overhead of smoothie ingredients in plastic cup

Note: My Vitamix has 10 speeds. I start at one and slowly bring the speed up to a 5 or 6 and allow it to blend for about 10 seconds. Then I slowly decrease the speed back to 1 before flipping the switch to off.

two mango smoothies in glasses

Do I have to use protein powder in this smoothie?

Absolutely, not! The added protein powder is for those who are looking for a meal replacement or breakfast smoothie.

If you’re making this for the kids or just want a simple and healthy smoothie, there’s no need to add the protein powder.

closeup of mango smoothie topped with chia seeds

Is mango and banana a good combination?

Mango combined with banana is a match made in heaven. Both are tropical fruits and have a creamy texture. They are also both naturally high in sugar making it unnecessary to add any additional sweetness in the form of maple syrup or agave. Combined they make for a super smooth and creamy smoothie.

What if I don’t have coconut milk yogurt?

You can use a different type of dairy free yogurt such as soy or almond. If you don’t have any dairy free yogurt at all you can simply leave this ingredient out.

It creates a slightly richer creamier consistency but it isn’t a necessary ingredient. If the smoothie seems to thick without the yogurt you can add a 1/4 cup more almond milk.

mango smoothie in glass cup with orange straw

How to Serve and Keep

Serving Suggestion-If you’d like to make your smoothie fancy like me, you can top it with small chunks of mango, and a sprinkle of chia sees, and desiccated coconut.

I like to “beautify” my smoothies if I have the extra time, but you can sip this smoothie straight from your cup.

Freezing-If you’d like to make this smoothie the night before, so you can grab it and go in the morning, I recommend placing it in the freezer.

In the morning remove it from the freezer and transfer to the refrigerator. Depending on how long it takes you to get ready for your day, or when you want to enjoy your smoothie, it should be slightly defrosted and drinkable in about an hours time. If you need it drinkable sooner, place on your counter and allow it to defrost at room temperature.

Top Tips for Making the Perfect Mango Banana Smoothie

  • Use frozen banana and frozen mango
  • Use unsweetened almond milk and dairy free yogurt (this reduces the overall sugar)
  • Use an unsweetened pea protein powder. I recommend using Trader Joe’s version or the Anthony’s brand. It doesn’t add any extra flavor.
  • If you don’t want the extra protein, leave out the protein powder
  • Place the frozen fruit in the blender first (or closest to the blade), then pour liquid ingredients over it. This will help make sure all the frozen pieces get nicely blended.
mango banana smoothie in glass cup with chia topping

Check out these other smoothie recipes!

  • Spinach Apple Smoothie
  • Spinach Blueberry Smoothie
  • Snowman Smoothie
  • Vegan Shamrock Shake
  • Pumpkin Smoothie

If you’ve tried my Mango Banana Smoothie, please rate the recipe and let me know how it turned out. You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for more plant-based family recipes your whole family will enjoy!

closeup of mango smoothie topped with chia seeds

Mango Banana Smoothie

This creamy high protein mango banana smoothie is naturally sweet. It's a healthy way to start your day!
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Course: Drinks, smoothie
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mango banana smoothie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 193kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen cubed mango
  • 1 frozen banana chopped
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup dairy free coconut milk yogurt plain unsweetened
  • 1 scoop pea protein powder optional

Instructions

  • Fill your blender or smoothie cup in the following order: almond milk, coconut yogurt, protein powder, fresh mangoes, chopped frozen banana.
  • Attach blender lid or smoothie attachment blade. Start on low and slowly increase speed until all ingredients are completely blended.
  • Pour into two glasses. Top with fresh mango, chia seeds, and coconut flakes (optional)

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Notes

Nutrition facts do not include optional topping ingredients, and are calculated for two servings. 
  1. Use frozen banana and frozen mango
  2. Use unsweetened almond milk and dairy free yogurt (this reduces the overall sugar)
  3. Use an unsweetened pea protein powder. I recommend using Trader Joe’s version. It doesn’t add any extra flavor.
  4. If you don’t want the extra protein, leave out the protein powder
  5. Place the frozen fruit in the blender first (or closest to the blade), then pour liquid ingredients over it. This will help make sure all the frozen pieces get nicely blended.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Helen @ family-friends-food.com

    May 11, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    This sounds really creamy and delicious. I love mango in anything!

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  2. Jen

    May 11, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    Looks like I’ve found my new motivation for finishing a workout! So delicious!

    Reply
  3. Anna

    May 11, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    This smoothie looks so fresh and so delicious! I’m a huge fan of anything with mango, so I know I will love this! That colour is so beautiful too!

    Reply
  4. Angela

    May 11, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    5 stars
    I used frozen mangoes is this recipe since fresh mangoes are hard to get for. It came out beautifully. This is a recipe I will make again and again.

    Reply

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