Blueberry Mango Smoothie

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.

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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.)

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 4 minutes

Yield 2 servings

Calories 271 kcal

Author Andrew Wilder

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

1. 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.
2. Continue until well blended, and then enjoy!