Description
This tropical smoothie blends ripe mango, orange, and banana with creamy Greek yogurt and fresh orange juice for a refreshing and nutritious treat. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it’s packed with vitamins and can be customized with honey, chia seeds, or protein powder for an extra boost. Enjoy it garnished with fresh mint!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 cup of Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 cup of fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup of ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (optional, for added nutrition)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the ripe mango into small cubes. Set aside.
- Peel the orange and segment it by cutting between the membranes. Collect the segments in a bowl.
- Peel and slice the banana into rounds. Optionally, sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Measure out the Greek yogurt, fresh orange juice, honey, and ice cubes. Prepare chia seeds if using.
- In a high-speed blender, add the diced mango, orange segments, and banana slices.
- Add the Greek yogurt and pour in the fresh orange juice.
- Drizzle in honey to taste.
- Add ice cubes and chia seeds if using.
- Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Adjust consistency with more orange juice if needed.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness as desired.
- Blend again briefly to combine any adjustments.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and optional fruit slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy fresh!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, consider using frozen fruits instead of fresh.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt or coconut milk.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes