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This mango spinach smoothie recipe is bright, refreshing, and ultra-creamy with a tropical twist. Sweet frozen mango and fresh orange pair beautifully with banana and leafy greens like fresh spinach to create one of the most refreshing green smoothies you’ll sip all week. A little avocado adds richness, while coconut water or unsweetened almond milk keeps it light, hydrating, and packed with nutrients.
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Why You’ll Love It
This green smoothie is a great way to enjoy fresh fruit straight from the freezer, and it blends best in a high powered blender for a smooth, creamy finish. It’s rich in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, making it a nourishing option for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a light meal. You can keep it simple or turn it into a more filling option with protein powder or healthy fats.
This smoothie delivers balanced nutrition in one 16-ounce serving, making it a smart meal replacement. With 310 calories, 23 grams of protein, and 10 grams of fiber, it keeps you full, supports steady energy, and helps prevent blood sugar crashes. Healthy fats add satisfaction, while whole-food carbs fuel your day.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This mango spinach smoothie uses simple, whole-food ingredients that blend into a creamy, nutrient-rich drink.
- Baby spinach: Mild leafy greens that add iron, fiber, and vitamins without tasting green.
- Coconut water: A hydrating base that supports electrolyte balance.
- Orange (peeled): Bright citrus flavor and a boost of vitamin C.
- Frozen mango: Naturally sweet and creamy; fresh mango works too— you just had to add in some ice cubes.
- Avocado: Healthy fats for a smooth, satisfying texture.
- Collagen peptides or protein powder (optional): Boosts protein to help make this smoothie more filling.
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How to Make Mango Spinach Smoothie
This smoothie comes together quickly, especially when using a high powered blender.
- Add liquids first. Pour coconut water into the blender.
- Add leafy greens. Add fresh spinach and blend on high until all leafy chunks are gone.
- Add fruit. Add orange, banana, and frozen mango (or fresh mango plus ice) and blend again.
- Finish with creamy add-ins. Add avocado and protein powder or collagen if using to the mixture and blend on low until mixed in.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy fresh for the best texture and flavor.
Blending Tips
Taste and adjust. Add more liquid, fruit, or protein powder as needed before serving.
Use the freezer. Keeping frozen mango, banana, and pineapple on hand makes smoothies thick and creamy without ice.
Layer correctly. Liquids first, leafy greens second, frozen fruit last for easier blending.
Start slow. Begin blending on low speed, then increase to fully break down fresh spinach and fibrous fruit.
Suggested Swaps and Add-Ins
This mango spinach smoothie is easy to customize based on taste and nutrition goals.
- Unsweetened almond milk: A dairy-free alternative to coconut water.
- Swap mango: Use frozen pineapple for a bright, tangy tropical twist or frozen peaches for a low sugar alternative.
- Add healthy fats: Almond butter or peanut butter adds richness and helps keep you full longer yet will drastically change the flavor.
- Increase protein: Add protein powder, Greek yogurt, or hemp seeds.
- More fruit: Mix mango with pineapple for extra sweetness and vitamin C.
- Extra nutrients: Add chia seeds or flaxseeds for fiber and omega-3s and top with coconut flakes or granola for a nice texture and sweetness.
- Creamier texture: Use more avocado or almond butter for a thicker smoothie.
Dietary Adjustments & Substitutions
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Mango Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup coconut water
- ½ orange peeled
- 1 cup mango frozen
- ¼ avocado
- 1 serving collagen peptides optional
Instructions
- Blend spinach, coconut water and orange together until leafy chunks are gone.
- Add in mango and blend again until smooth.
- Add in the avocado and collagen and blend on low.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
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Notes
- Swap coconut water with regular water or the plant milk of your choice
- Swap spinach with the leafy green of your choice; swiss chard is also a great option here
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
Not at all. Spinach has a mild flavor, and the sweet mango and citrus completely mask it, making this smoothie fruity and refreshing.
Yes. A high-speed blender creates the creamiest texture, but a standard blender works too—just blend a little longer and use fully thawed fruit if needed.
Adding protein powder, collagen peptides, Greek yogurt, or healthy fats like avocado or nut butter turns this smoothie into a satisfying meal replacement.
This is a go-to base recipe for me! It’s a simple combo, not too many ingredients and easy to adjust to what you have on hand. I typically always have mango, spinach and banana though! So sometimes a little orange juice instead of an orange, sometimes soy milk to up the protein. Delicious way to start the morning or after a workout!
Sounds like you’ve made this a time or two, right?! Love all of your tweaks!
I used almond milk instead of coconut water.
Yum! I bet it was great with almond milk as well, Liz!
Can I use mandarins instead of oranges?
For sure Mariana! Mandarins or even tangerines are a great swap here.
Oh my goodness!! This was fantastic! I love smoothies but honestly never made green smoothies on a fear of veggies and fruits not mixing well. It is amazing! Thank you!
@rachelthomasstudiosanddesign
Waco, TX
This looks like the mango madness for day 5 so this is where I’m commenting. This smoothie was great. I’m not usually a coconut water fan but the flavors blend well in this one. And this is just what I needed. I keep getting pregnancy leg craps so this was perfect. It comes out a little thin so I added chia seeds. Perfect smoothie to add chia seeds to.
This is delicious! I used plain water, and I don’t like coconut water. Of course, one of the lovely things about Jen’s recipes is that they are easy to adapt for personal tastes.
Hey Carol,
What a great substitute! So happy you made it your own and you were able to make it work for you.
Cheers!
Can’t wait to try this one! I love your smoothie recipes… they are pretty much the only way I’ll eat spinach/kale/etc. 🙂
Thanks Nikki,
Anything with mango for me his always a hit!
Hope you enjoy this one too.
Cheers!!
I can’t wait to try this with my children. My 15 year old was just asking for some smoothie recipes and I want to make sure she is getting her greens along with the sweetness of fruit. Thank you.
Hey Tamara,
These are seriously the best smoothies to try! We hope you children enjoy them!!
I never was a huge fan of mangos. But having them in my green drinks, I have changed my mind. These are great and glad I can add mangos to my list of go to’s for my green drinks.
Hey Jill,
We LOVE mangos and so happy that you are on board too!!
Awesome summer time recipe and filling 🙂 There are so many to pick from but this one is right up there with the fav’s!
Thank you Jan!
So happy that you enjoyed this recipe!
This sounds delicious!
This is my FAV smoothie recipe when I’m craving mangos and a tropical flair!