Mango Smoothie Recipe

Prep mango and banana

Peel and pit the mango, then chop into roughly 1-inch cubes until you have about 1.5 cups packed. Peel and slice half a banana (about 1/2 cup) to add natural sweetness and creaminess.

Combine ingredients

Place the chopped mango, sliced banana, 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla (if using) into a blender.

Add ice and adjust liquid

Add 3 ice cubes and 2 tablespoons cold water to the blender. The water helps achieve a smooth pour; add more (1 tablespoon at a time) if the mixture is too thick.

Blend until smooth

Secure the lid and blend on high for 45–60 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no large fruit pieces remaining.

Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or acidity: add up to 1 more teaspoon honey for sweetness or an additional 1/2 teaspoon lime juice to brighten the flavor. If too thick, blend in 1–2 tablespoons more milk or water until desired consistency is reached.

Pour into two 10–12 oz glasses (or one large glass). Garnish each with a mango slice and a mint leaf if desired. Serve immediately while cold.