Ingredient Notes
Mangoes: Mangoes go very well in smoothies and create a similar consistency to bananas, which makes them a great option for replacing a banana. They’re also very sweet. If you don’t like mangoes, the smoothie will work with just the banana. I recommend using frozen mangoes for this recipe. You’ll need to add more ice if using fresh mangoes.
Banana: I am a big fan of bananas in my smoothies, but I know not everyone feels the same. I recommend adding more mangoes if you’d like to replace the banana. I also recommend checking out my post on Banana-Free Smoothie Alternatives for more ideas on substitutions. You could also swap for an apple, like in my Caramel Apple Protein Smoothie.
Spinach: The baby spinach is what makes this a mango green fruit smoothie, so replace it with other greens, like kale, mixed greens, or Swiss chard. You don’t really taste the spinach in the recipe, thanks to the mango and banana, however.
Milled Flaxseed: I like to add flaxseed to this smoothie for additional fiber, healthy fats, and all the other great benefits of flaxseed. However, it can be omitted if you’d like.
Protein Powder: To increase the protein in this smoothie, I add a scoop of my favorite Cleanish Vanilla Bean Plant-Based Protein, which adds 20g of plant-based protein without added sugar. Any vanilla protein will do, but I recommend choosing one with minimal ingredients that tastes good on its own.
Unsweetened Almond Milk: I prefer unsweetened almond milk, but your milk of choice will work for this recipe. I’d recommend unsweetened coconut milk or any other unsweetened, unflavored milk depending on your preference.
