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Mango Smoothie

Name: Mango Smoothie
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Beverages
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen mango chunks; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon honey

A creamy, tropical mango smoothie sweetened naturally with honey and orange juice.

5 minutes

Serves 2

Breakfast

5 min prep

5 min cook

Contains common allergens

Dairy

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Ready in under 30 minutes

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Instructions

3 steps

1
Add mango, yogurt, orange juice, and honey to a blender.
2
Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a splash of water if too thick.
3
Pour into glasses and serve chilled.

Mango Smoothie — plated and served — Serving moment. How Mango Smoothie looks plated and ready to eat — a representative photo, not a step in the recipe.

Listahan Family Score™

78/100

Good fit for most families

Allergen-friendly 90

Kid-friendly 85

Weeknight-easy 96

Budget-friendly 72

Great leftovers 56

Pantry-friendly 25

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Nutrition

per serving

195

Calories

8 g

Protein

42 g

Carbs

1 g

Fat

Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.

Listahan cooking guide

Chef notes & practical guide

Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.

Cultural context

Mango-and-yogurt blended drinks trace back to the South Asian lassi tradition, where mango season turns into an excuse for a cooling, protein-rich drink. The smoothie version popular in North America keeps the same core pairing but leans lighter on the yogurt and adds orange juice for extra brightness.

Listahan note

This version keeps the yogurt to a supporting role so the mango's tropical sweetness stays the star instead of turning the drink tangy.

Technique cues

Frozen mango chunks give the smoothie a thick, cold texture without watering it down the way ice cubes would.
Blend the yogurt and orange juice first before adding the frozen mango, so the blender has an easier time moving everything.
A splash of water thins the smoothie if it's too thick to blend, without diluting the mango flavor as much as more juice would.

Kitchen flow

Parallel prep: Measure the yogurt and juice while the mango is still in the freezer bag.
Make-ahead: Portion mango, yogurt-in-a-cup, and juice into the fridge the night before for a faster morning blend.
Leftover move: Pour extra smoothie into small cups and freeze for a mango popsicle later.
Cleanup rhythm: Rinse the blender jar right after pouring; yogurt residue is much harder to scrub once it dries.

Ingredient brief

Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.

Frozen mango chunks

Fruit base

Purpose: Frozen mango gives the smoothie its tropical sweetness and a thick, cold texture in one ingredient.

Handling: Add straight from frozen for the best texture; no need to thaw ahead of time.

Adaptation: Frozen peaches or pineapple both work well if mango isn't available.

Plain yogurt

Creaminess and tang

Purpose: Yogurt rounds out the sweetness with a little tang and adds body to the smoothie.

Handling: Add at room temperature so it blends smoothly instead of clumping against frozen fruit.

Adaptation: Coconut yogurt or a dairy-free yogurt alternative works for a plant-based version.

Orange juice

Liquid and brightness

Purpose: Orange juice thins the smoothie to a drinkable consistency while adding its own citrus sweetness.

Handling: Use fresh-squeezed if possible for the brightest flavor, though bottled juice works fine.

Adaptation: Coconut water can replace the orange juice for a less sweet, more tropical result.

Technique notes

Blend in short bursts at first to break up the frozen mango before running the blender continuously.
If the smoothie separates while sitting, a quick stir with a spoon brings it back together without re-blending.
A small pinch of salt sharpens the mango's sweetness noticeably.

Ingredient swaps

Dairy-free direction: Use a plain coconut or almond-based yogurt in place of dairy yogurt.
Lower-sugar direction: Skip the added honey; ripe mango is usually sweet enough on its own.
Protein-boost direction: Add a scoop of plain or vanilla protein powder for a more filling breakfast smoothie.

Serve alongside

Granola with yogurt
A toasted bagel with cream cheese
Fresh fruit salad
Banana bread
Iced green tea for a lighter pairing
Cold brew coffee for a caffeine boost
Coconut water alongside for extra hydration

Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.

Storage & reheating

Best enjoyed fresh, within 15 minutes of blending, while coldest and thickest.
Refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to a day; stir well before drinking since it will separate.
Freeze leftovers in an ice cube tray for a quick addition to a future smoothie.

Equipment

Blender
Measuring cups
Tall glass

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