Blueberry Mango Smoothie
May 28, 2010, Updated Oct 03, 2017
Summer is smoothie season! When you’re firing up the BBQ this Memorial Day, why not dust off the ol’ blender, too?
I love Jamba Juice, but their recipes often use a lot of fruit juice, which adds calories without adding much nutrition. It’s pretty easy to make a smoothie at home that rivals Jamba in taste and texture, but beats them in nutrients.
I always keep frozen blueberries, raspberries, and mango chunks ready to go. The mango is key — it adds a dense, creamy richness that makes them more like sorbet.
Here’s the recipe for one that I made earlier this week. Took me all of three minutes.
Blueberry Mango Smoothie
There's no ice or juice in this smoothie -- it's not necessary. The frozen fruit is cold enough! (Frozen fruit, if it's unsweetened and unprocessed, can be just as nutritious as fresh -- but a lot cheaper.)
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large banana
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- Throw everything in the blender and hang on tight while it works through those mango chunks. You may need to stop, give it a little stir, and start it up again.
- Continue until well blended, and then enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 74mg, Potassium: 658mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 730IU, Vitamin C: 28.1mg, Calcium: 211mg, Iron: 0.8mg
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Andrew, I make this smoothie frequently and I like it a lot. I do the same thing you do with the frozen fruits like blueberries and mango. Trader Joes has good prices on the frozen fruit. My major variant is that I use Hemp Seed protein powder from T.J.’s
Hi Tim – Great! Why do you use the hemp seed protein powder? Taste? Vegan? I haven’t had it before, so I’m quite curious…
Also, I bought some fresh pomegranate seeds from TJ’s a couple of weeks ago. The cashier told me they have them frozen too, and they’re about 1/5 the price. Gotta check that out next time!