Description
This creamy Mango Raspberry Smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious blend perfect for breakfast or a midday boost. Made with frozen fruits, non-dairy yogurt, and almond milk, it’s a dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option that combines the sweetness of mango and raspberries with a hint of lime and protein for sustained energy.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cup frozen mango
- Juice from 1 lime
Dairy Alternatives
- 1/2 cup non-dairy yogurt
- 2 cups non-dairy milk (almond milk used)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop protein powder of choice or collagen peptides
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or 1 date for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Combine frozen raspberries, frozen mango, non-dairy yogurt, non-dairy milk, lime juice, chia seeds, protein powder, and optional sweetener into a high speed blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process the ingredients on high speed until completely smooth, adding more liquid if necessary to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the smoothie and adjust flavors by adding more sweetener or lime juice as preferred.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately as a fresh, nutritious drink.
Notes
- This smoothie is creamy and naturally sweet without added dairy, making it perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
- It is both dairy-free and gluten-free and can be easily made vegan by omitting honey or using a vegan sweetener.
- Using frozen fruit helps achieve the perfect chilled texture without needing ice.
- The protein powder boosts the smoothie’s nutritional profile, ideal as a meal replacement or post-workout refreshment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 8.6 g
- Protein: 11.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
