I love protein shake recipes after a workout, it’s refreshing, filling, and packed with healthy ingredients. I use protein smoothies as a breakfast meal replacement. It contains all the macros I need in the morning, and it’s as filling as my mango overnight oats. But, I like that I can drink this breakfast in my car while bringing the kids to school. It’s so convenient as a substitute for breakfast on busy school days. So here is a delicious protein smoothie for you packed with a tropical taste. Mango protein smoothies are healthy post-workout smoothies packed with tropical flavors from frozen mangos. They are great for refreshing summer smoothies or when you crave some mango flavors.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to make a thick and creamy protein smoothie with mango are:
Frozen Mango – You can also use fresh mango, or even better, freeze your own freshly cut mango flesh. If you use fresh mango at room temperature, I recommend adding a few ice cubes. Plant-Based Vanilla Protein Powder – Vanilla protein powder pairs so well with the mango flavor. We use clean protein powder with only three simple ingredients and no additives. Plant-Based Milk – For a light smoothie texture, choose almond milk or soy milk to boost the proteins. For tropical flavors, I recommend coconut milk which goes so well with the mango flavor. Plain Yogurt – We use dairy-free yogurt, coconut yogurt brings the tropics to your glass, but it’s low in protein, so I recommend a high-protein yogurt. We used Soy Greek yogurt style. Feel free to use any plant-based yogurt you love. Lemon Juice – Lemon juice adds some tanginess to the mango protein smoothie. If you don’t have lemon juice, you can use orange juice or a touch of lime juice. Ice Cubes – This adds a frothy texture to the smoothie. Maple Syrup – Mangos and protein powder already add a nice sweet flavor. Add some maple only if you like the drink sweeter.
How To Make Mango Protein Smoothie
This easy Mango Protein Smoothie is made with only a few simple ingredients and is perfect as a quick high-protein snack to fix a sweet craving. It’s fruity, refreshing, and packed with health benefits from plant-based ingredients. Like other smoothie recipes, this mango protein smoothie is super straightforward to make. All it takes is a blender and two minutes of your time.
Add-Ons
If you want to supercharge your mango smoothie, consider adding the following to the blender:
Vanilla Seeds – I highly recommended vanilla pods for a boost of flavor. Ice Cubes – for a frothier texture or if you have fresh fruits. Maple Syrup – or any sweetener you love to boost sweetness. More Protein Powder – If you’re drinking this after a workout, you can increase the amount of protein powder. However, it will thicken the smoothie consequently. You may want to add more milk to balance the texture. Nut butter – Peanut butter or almond butter. This adds a nutty flavor, plant-based proteins, and nice flavors. Other Frozen Fruits – You can swap some of the frozen mangoes for frozen bananas, which also adds a thick and creamy texture. Plus, banana is perfect for thickening the texture and turning this recipe into a mango smoothie bowl. Nuts – Add one tablespoon of cashews to add a nutty taste and thicken the shake. Seeds – Add a teaspoon of flaxseeds, hemp seeds, or chia seeds to boost healthy fats and add fiber. Wholegrain Cereal – Add 2 tablespoons of gluten-free oats to make the smoothie more filling and thick.
Serving
This healthy mango protein shake is best served with some toppings floating in the glass. I love adding the following:
Coconut Flakes Fresh Mango chunks High protein granola Mint Leaves
Find below my answers to the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.
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