Mango Smoothie
Thick creamy mango smoothie with bright tropical flavor — like drinking a fresh mango. Frozen mango chunks make it thick without ice diluting the flavor.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
16 min
Servings
6
Calories
258 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Mango1 ½
- Yogurt¾ cup
- Milk1 ½ cup
- Ice1 ½
- Sugar¾ cup
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Mango1.5
- Yogurt0.75 cup
- Milk1.5 cup
- Ice1.5
- Sugar0.75 cup
Instructions
- 1
Use 2 cups of frozen mango chunks. Fresh mango makes a thin watery smoothie.
- 2
Add to blender: frozen mango, 1 cup cold milk (dairy, almond, or oat), ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, juice of half a lime, ¼ teaspoon cardamom (traditional Indian touch).
- 3
Blend on high for 60 seconds until thick and smooth — milkshake consistency.
- 4
Taste and adjust sweetness. Add another teaspoon of honey if needed.
- 5
If too thick, splash in more milk. If too thin (rare with frozen mango), add ice.
- 6
Pour into a tall glass. Drink immediately. Garnish with cardamom or chopped pistachios.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Frozen mango. Essential for thickness without dilution.
- 2.Cardamom is the secret. The pinch transforms this from generic smoothie into a proper Indian-style mango lassi.
- 3.Greek yogurt for body. Regular yogurt is too thin.
- 4.Drink immediately. Smoothies separate within 10 minutes.
🔬 Why It Works
Mango smoothies succeed because frozen mango provides thickness without ice (which dilutes flavor). The combination of mango, milk, yogurt, and cardamom creates the classic Indian mango lassi flavor profile. Lime balances the sweetness and prevents the drink from being one-note.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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