Mango Smoothie for Weight Loss
A mango smoothie is one of my family’s favorite types of smoothie because it’s filled with such a sweet fruit. Mangoes are so nutritious, and they have a creaminess about them that works so well in a smoothie recipe.
Mango smoothies make a great breakfast smoothie since they’re full of fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamins A & C. This also makes them a great metabolism boosting food as well as a potent beauty food.
They’re also relatively low in calories, which will help you lose weight, and have even been known to reduce oxidative stress on the body
How to Make a Mango Smoothie?
Mango smoothie recipes are pretty simple to make.
Method:
- Add all the ingredients into a blender
- Blend until smooth
- Pour into two medium size glasses
If you want to make the smoothie cold, you have two options:
- Freeze the fruit, or buy frozen fruit.
- Add 1/2 a cup of ice.
For these mango recipes, try cut up a whole mango into 1 inch cubes, then freeze into 2 cup servings. This way you’ll have the exact amount you need without chopping up a new mango every time.
Many grocery stores will also have frozen mangos; this means you can enjoy these mango smoothie recipes all year long! Try to get organic both in frozen and fresh produce if possible.
- If you’re using fresh mangoes, make sure they are ripe for maximum sweetness and creaminess.
- Serve these mango smoothies quickly since they generally taste best when cold.
Mango Smoothie Recipes: Slimming Smoothies
A basic mango smoothie recipe generally contains mango, ice (or milk), and sugar (or ideally honey). It’s very delicious and healthy, and tastes very similar to a slushy.
The 13 mango smoothie recipes we provide below have more ingredients to provide a unique and delicious smoothie experience, fruits like strawberries, bananas, pineapple are added to enhance the flavor and nutrition.
Each recipe makes two servings.
1. Raspberry Mango Smoothie
One of those most popular summer fruits are raspberries. My husband always says they remind him of his grandma’s raspberry garden, where she would pick a big bowl of raspberries before dinner and serve them for dessert with milk and sugar sprinkled on top.
This Raspberry Mango Smoothie recipe is perfectly sweet with a delicious tangy kick. It makes the ideal summertime drink.
Raspberries are low in calories and very high in fiber and nutrients, especially antioxidants and Vitamin C. They have also been shown to have strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Raspberry Mango Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½ banana
- ½ teaspoon of chia seeds
2. Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Mango and pineapple go together so well as a tropical tasting drink. Pineapples bring a nutritional punch that no other fruit offers in the protein-digesting enzyme bromelain. Bromelain has proven in studies to stimulate the immune system, reduce inflammation and can even shorten the length of sinus infections.
Mango Pineapple Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- ½ cup unsweetened apple juice
- 8 ice cubes (optional)
3. Mango Strawberry Smoothie
This Mango Strawberry Smoothie is a very simple recipe to make, and it tastes so good. It makes an excellent breakfast smoothie, but can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert as well.
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese, folate and potassium, as well as several other vitamins and minerals. They’re very high in antioxidants and certain plant compounds that have been shown to have heart health benefits, and may even help control blood sugar.
Mango Strawberry Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 8 ice cubes (optional)
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
4. Orange Mango Smoothie
Orange mango smoothies are just as delicious, but don’t bring the sugar crash.
One cup of orange juice contains twice the amount of the daily recommended immune system boosting vitamin C and drinking orange juice daily has shown to thin the blood and lower blood pressure leading to a lower risk for heart disease. Rich levels of citrates and citric acid can help reduce the buildup of kidney stones.
Orange Mango Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 banana
- ½ cup nonfat greek yogurt
- 5 ice cubes
5. Mango Peach Smoothie
Summertime classic, peaches are a wonderful fruit to pair with mangoes for this delicious Mango Peach Smoothie recipe. The flavors go together so well, and it makes a perfect drink to cool down with on a hot summer day.
Peaches contain a variety of minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, zinc, and copper. They are also low in calories, contain no saturated fat or cholesterol, and are a good source of fiber.
Mango Peach Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 1 peach, sliced
- ½ of a banana
- 8 ice cubes (optional)
6. Kale Mango Smoothie
This Kale Mango smoothie recipe is delicious that won’t sacrifice the healthy benefits. Kale is considered a “super food” that’s packed with nutrients. With just one cup of Kale in your smoothie you’ll get over 134% of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin C and 206% of Vitamin A.
It also includes almost 700% of Vitamin K and a compound called sulforaphane, which studies have demonstrated its ability to fight the formation of cancer cells.
Kale Mango Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 1 cup kale leaves
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 large banana
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
7. Mango Yogurt Smoothie
This is a nice simple recipe if you’re looking for a smoothie that only includes mangoes and not other fruit. It’s sweet and creamy, and a very refreshing drink.
Yogurt is high in protein, calcium, B vitamins and trace minerals. It contains almost every nutrient the body needs and has even been known to help improve digestion.
Mango Yogurt Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons lime juice
- ½ tablespoons honey (optional)
8. Mango Almond Milk Smoothie
This is another simple mango smoothie recipe that highlights the delicious taste of mangos.
Almond milk has a pleasant, nutty flavor and creamy texture that’s similar to regular milk and is naturally rich in several vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin E.
It’s made by blending almonds with water and then straining the mixture to remove the solids.
Mango Almond Milk Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 8 ice cubes
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
9. Mango Spinach Smoothie
Green smoothies not only do they taste good, but they give you an incredible energy boost and they’re an excellent way to get more greens in your diet without having to eat a salad.
The mango and banana in this Mango Spinach Smoothie recipe do a great job of masking the flavor of the spinach, and provides a delicious tropical flavor.
Spinach is a very nutrient rich vegetable. It contains high amounts of iron, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, and calcium.
Mango Spinach Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 1 banana
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
- 3/4 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 8 ice cubes (optional)
10. Mango Kiwi Smoothie
Kiwi, also known as a kiwi fruit, a kiwi is a popular fruit from New Zealand. Kiwis are a good source of lots of vitamins and minerals. They are especially high in vitamin C, and have even more vitamin C than oranges and lemons.
Mango Kiwi Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 kiwi, peeled
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 1 banana
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
- 8 ice cubes (optional)
11. Mango Banana Smoothie
Both the banana and mango have a creamy consistency when blended, try this recipe next time you crave a milkshake!
Bananas are brimming with potassium, vitamins B6, C and many antioxidant flavonoids. Potassium and flavonoids have been associated with lowering the risk of heart disease.
Mango Banana Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3-4 ice cubes (optional)
12. Orange Pineapple Mango Smoothie
Oranges and Pineapples are loaded with vitamin C, and being deficient in vitamin C has been linked to fatigue and even depression. The plant compound Bromelain, which is only found in pineapples, has exhibited the ability to destroy breast cancer cells.
Orange Pineapple Mango Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ½ banana
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup almond milk
- 4-6 ice cubes (optional)
13. Mango Chia Smoothie
Mangos are an incredible treat just eating by themselves. This mango chia smoothie delivers plenty of nutrition and keeps the integrity of the sweet mango flavor.
Chia seeds are high in antioxidants, quality proteins and fiber. The antioxidants aid in slowing the aging process and nearly all of the carbs are basically fiber and not absorbed during digestion. Along with being one of the most nutritious foods in the world, chia seeds carry enough energy in one tablespoon to supply a person for 24 hours.
Mango Chia Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 mango – peeled, pit removed, and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 large banana
- 1 ½ cups almond milk
- 4 ice cubes (optional)
Finally:
Mangos are such a delicious sweet treat, and can we just celebrate a little here.
Try working some of these yummy mango smoothies into your diet, have one when you are craving a milkshake or on a hot summer day to cool down.