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Creamy Mango Smoothie

Published on 1.30.2021 by Jen Hansard

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Start your day with a sunny, tropical immune-boosting mango smoothie. With mango, cashew yogurt, turmeric and orange, this sweet and refreshing mango smoothie recipe is the perfect way to boost your health.

Ingredients + health benefits of a mango smoothie

When it comes to keeping your immune system healthy, this nutritionally dense mango smoothie is just what your body needs. It’s packed with powerful antioxidants like vitamin C, and also contains anti-inflammatory compounds from the turmeric. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a healthy snack or as a refreshing post-workout treat.

ingredients for a mango smoothie recipe

Mango- Mangos are packed with beta-carotene, which has protective effects against skin cancer. Mango also contains vitamin A, C, folate and potassium.

Orange- Oranges are an excellent source vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system. Oranges are also a good source for fiber, which is associated with digestive health and weight loss. It also serves as some extra liquid in this mango smoothie.

Turmeric- Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties due to the active compound curcumin. The strong medicinal effects of turmeric work at the molecular level to tame inflammation that leads to diseases like heart disease, cancer, metabolic syndrome, and Alzheimer’s. With a beautiful golden color, turmeric delivers powerful antioxidants for boosting your immune system. This recipe only calls for ½ teaspoon, so you won’t taste the turmeric in this smoothie but will still get the health benefits. You can swap out the dried powdered turmeric for fresh turmeric in this mango smoothie. Use about a ½ tablespoon-sized knob. Peel first, then grate it before adding to the blender.

Cashew yogurt: The cashew yogurt in this mango smoothie is packed with live active probiotics, as well as plant-based protein. Enhance your gut microbiota and boost your immune system as you sip on this smoothie. Cashew yogurt also contains heart-healthy fats and keeps you full for hours.

Cashew milk: I use cashew milk (and I make it myself!) as an alternative to dairy. It adds a creamy thickness + irresistible nutty flavor to this mango smoothie. Cashews contain heart-healthy fats, folate and magnesuim.

a tropical mango smoothie

Fresh vs frozen mango?

Personally, I typically buy frozen mango from Costco, because the price can't be beat. Yet if it's on sale, or fresh from a market, then I'll spring for non-frozen. If you're using a fresh mango, then I've got some tips to help you easily peel + core for this mango smoothie.

How to cut a mango

Make sure your mango is ripe but still firm. It should have a little give when you squeeze it lightly. Wash and dry the mango before cutting it.

  1. With one hand, stand the mango on its end with the stem side down. The pit is located in the center of the mango, and has a slightly flat oval shape. Cut along each side of the pit from the top down, separating the mango flesh from the pit. You should now have two mango “boats” or halves that are separated from the pit.
  2. With one mango half, use a sharp knife and make both lengthwise and crosswise cuts in the flesh about ½ inch apart (otherwise known as scoring the flesh), being careful not to cut through the peel. Invert the mango half by pushing up on the peel side of the mango half. The segments that you cut should be raised and look similar to a hedgehog. Repeat with the other mango half.
  3. Use a small paring knife to separate the mango flesh from the peel. You’ll end up with cut mango flesh segments on the cutting board. Discard the peel.
  4. There will still be some flesh on the pit. Lay the pit flat on a cutting board and use a paring knife to cut the flesh from the pit. Then cut the flesh from the peel. Discard the peel and pit. Now you're ready to add this to your mango smoothie!
orange fruit to boost immunity

How much does one mango yield?

It all depends on the size of the mango. A small mango may only yield ½ to 1 cup of mango flesh. Yet I've been able to get 2 full cups out of some mangos! If using fresh, it's okay to eyeball the measurement before adding it to your mango smoothie. The more mango, the better, right?!

Mango smoothie recipe

Add the cashew milk, cashew yogurt, mango, orange and turmeric to the blender. Blend until smooth. Add more cashew milk or water for a thinner consistency. Unlike green smoothies, this smoothie doesn't have leafy greens that need to be chopped up before adding other ingredients. So don't be afraid to toss all the ingredients in at once.

Thick, creamy and tropical, this nourishing mango smoothie recipe is the perfect way to start your day! Enjoy this smoothie often during cold and flu season for a healthy immune boost!

More smoothies with mango

I could probably add mango to any smoothie I make, I love it that much! Here are a few more of my fav smoothie recipes with mango:

  • Mango orange smoothie
  • Strawberry mango smoothie
  • Sweet potato smoothie with mango
  • Kale mango smoothie
  • Cilantro mango detox smoothie

Did you sneak in some leafy greens when you blended this mango smoothie, or did you blend as-is? Leave a comment + review and let me know what you thought!

mango smoothie

Creamy Mango Smoothie

4.75 from 4 votes
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This is a super creamy + delicious mango smoothie with just the right sweetness. Be careful, it might easily become your new fav snack smoothie!
Total Time5 minutes
Servings1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mango (frozen)
  • ½ cup cashew milk
  • ½ cup cashew yogurt (plain)
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ orange (peeled)
  • 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (optional)

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Notes

  • Cashew milk can be swapped out for any non-dairy milk
  • Cashew yogurt can be swapped out for any non-dairy yogurt

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 16mg (5%) Sodium: 139mg (6%) Potassium: 611mg (17%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 34g (38%) Vitamin A: 2054IU (41%) Vitamin C: 96mg (116%) Calcium: 194mg (19%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Comments

  1. Kim

    June 29, 2021 at 11:41 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is summertime perfection! Delish!

    Reply
  2. Amanda

    June 25, 2021 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    I love blending with mango, this recipe is perfect!

    Reply
  3. Lisa

    June 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm

    4 stars
    The color is appealing and this is very creamy. I used almond milk and Greek yogurt, also added a scoop of collagen peptides. I have rheumatoid arthritis and am trying to add anti-inflammatories to my diet. Love the turmeric in this one!

    Reply
  4. Erin

    March 26, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a refreshing smoothie!

    Reply
  5. Rachel

    February 22, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    Why is it called Turmeric Mango Smoothie if there is no turmeric? Just wondering...

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 23, 2021 at 8:38 am

      Hi Rachel! This one is our Healthy Mango Smoothie. If you're looking to rawk some turmeric, check out our Honey Turmeric Smoothie. 🙂

  6. Janice Morris

    February 21, 2021 at 11:08 am

    Your Mango Smoothie recipe needs to be revised to reflect that the 1/2 navel Orange needs to be PEELED. Nowhere in the recipe does it say to peel the orange! This is very confusing since your photo shows the Orange unpeeled. This could lead to ruined Mango Smoothies!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 22, 2021 at 8:05 am

      Thanks for your tip Janice! 🙂

    • Valerie Anne Rodriguez

      March 07, 2021 at 2:16 pm

      I had the same concern! The picture shows the Peel on the orange, but no mention of peeling the orange! Thank you for asking the question!

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 08, 2021 at 9:26 am

      Hey Valerie - no worries! Def go ahead and peel that orange. We were just taking artistic license with our pics. 😉

  7. Rocio

    February 18, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    This looks so great! How much turmeric do we use if we grate the root? Is it the same amount as the turmeric found in the spice aisle? Thanks!

    Reply
  8. Leila

    February 14, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    This mango smoothing looks delish! I had a quick question...do you blend your oranges with the rind and all? I usually peel or cut the rind off and just use the pulp, but your pics show the whole kit and kaboodle in the blender so I just wanted to double check! Thank you for all of your terrific smoothie recipes! My daughters and I love them!

    Reply
    • Jen

      February 15, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      I also wondered this...???

    • Sarah

      February 18, 2021 at 1:20 pm

      It also shows the mango with peel on in the blender which is even weirder than showing the orange with the peel.

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 19, 2021 at 8:30 am

      Oooh great question! So some of our photos show the whole or cut fruit with the peel or skin in tact. That is purely for artistic purposes. Def follow the direction given in recipes when it says to add 'peeled' fruit. Jen likes to peel most of the skin away on citrus fruits, yet leave some of the white 'pith' as that contains the most nutrients.

  9. Jennifer

    February 07, 2021 at 8:50 am

    This tastes like and Orange Julep!! I added 2 tbsps. cashews and I cup cashew milk as I did not have the yogurt available. Smooth, tasty and another winner from SGS!! Rawk on!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 09, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      So awesome Jennifer!

    • Liz

      February 18, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      Do I blend the oranges with or without peel?

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 19, 2021 at 8:31 am

      Hi Liz! Def blend without the peel, yet leave a bit of the white pith if possible. That's where a lot of the nutrients come from. 🙂

  10. jeff

    February 05, 2021 at 11:41 am

    In the picture, it shows the peels on the oranges. Were those removed prior to blending or did you leave them on?

    Reply
    • Vee

      February 14, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      I was wondering the same thing!

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