Vegetarian Recipes

Strawberry Mango Smoothie

If you love smoothies as much as I do, then you’re going to love this Strawberry Mango Smoothie! It’s made with frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, and I purposely didn’t include any banana in this one. A little bit of honey and vanilla adds the perfect amount of sweetness and extra flavor. This delicious treat ends up being perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a late-night snack! 😉

Easy Strawberry Mango Smoothie Recipe

I crave this mango strawberry smoothie every time the weather warms up…it’s like a little burst of sunshine in a glass. It’s creamy from the Greek yogurt, with some unsweetened almond milk to keep things light, but you can use any milk you like. The strawberries are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, and mango provides a sweet little boost of vitamin A. I know not everyone loves bananas in their smoothies, so I made this one totally banana-free!

Buying frozen fruit can help keep prices down, but I like to take advantage of any deals I see for fresh fruit when it’s in season. So, if you grab any strawberries or mangoes when they’re on sale, you can chop them up and freeze them yourself. That way, you can always have fruit on hand for these delicious strawberry mango smoothies and take advantage of that in-season produce!

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Strawberry Mango Smoothie Recipe

This Strawberry Mango Smoothie is creamy and totally banana-free! With frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, and honey, it’s a quick and easy breakfast or snack.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Total Cost $3.53 recipe / $3.53 serving

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings serving

Calories 271kcal

Author Marsha McDougal

Equipment

Small Blender

Ingredients

1 cup frozen strawberries* $1.00
1 cup frozen mango* $1.19
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt $0.50
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk** $0.36
1 Tbsp honey $0.15
½ tsp vanilla extract $0.33

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk as needed to make it blend smoothly. Serve immediately and enjoy.

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Notes

*If using fresh fruit, I suggest popping it in the freezer for a couple of hours first. Otherwise, you’ll have to add ice, which can water down your smoothie.

**I personally prefer unsweetened almond milk in my smoothies, but you can use any type of milk you like.

Nutrition

how to make a Strawberry Mango Smoothie step-by-step photos

The ingredients to make a strawberry mango smoothie.

Gather all of your ingredients.

The ingredients to make a strawberry mango smoothie in a blender, with the almond milk being poured in.

Combine the ingredients: Add 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 cup frozen mango, ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 Tbsp honey, and ½ tsp vanilla extract to a blender.

A finished strawberry mango smoothie in a blender.

Blend and serve: Blend until completely smooth. If your strawberry mango smoothie is a little too thick to blend properly, you can add more milk to thin it out. Serve immediately!

A hand hold a glass of strawberry mango smoothie.

Make it dairy-free. I personally prefer the taste of unsweetened almond milk in this strawberry and mango smoothie, but you can also swap the Greek yogurt for a plant-based option like coconut or oat milk Greek-style yogurt for a fully dairy-free version.
Make it a smoothie bowl. Turn this smoothie into a smoothie bowl by using a little less liquid so it blends up thicker! I’d top mine with coconut flakes and granola, yum.
Add some cottage cheese. For a little protein swap, switch the Greek yogurt for a scoop of cottage cheese. It sounds strange, but ever since I tried our strawberry cheesecake smoothies, I’ve been hooked on the tangy flavor it adds!
Use different fruits. Feel free to switch up the fruit based on what you have. Pineapple or banana would work in place of mango, or try adding in some peaches, raspberries, or even a handful of spinach for extra nutrients without changing the flavor much.

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The gimlet is light and bright, like a more casual version of a martini that you can sip slowly on a porch. I love a gimlet in the spring or summer—they’re fresh and just right. If you enjoy ordering a good gin cocktail or a margarita made with real lime juice, you will love a homemade gimlet.

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