Refreshing, creamy, and made with just six ingredients. This Avocado Mango Smoothie skips banana but delivers bright tropical flavor and rich creaminess from avocado—pure sunshine in a glass.
“I added a handful of fresh spinach and couldn’t taste it at all — a sneaky, delicious way to sneak greens into my morning.” -Beatriz
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 5 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 1
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 395 kcal and 31 g protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Mango, avocado, orange juice, protein powder, spinach, dairy-free milk
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and easily made paleo or Whole30-friendly
- ⭐ Why You’ll Love It: Creamy, energizing, naturally sweet without banana, and filling thanks to avocado and protein.
SAVE THIS RECIPE FOR LATER
Smoothies are my go-to when I need a nourishing option fast. This mango avocado smoothie is thick and creamy from the avocado and frozen mango, and the spinach blends right in so it doesn’t taste “green.” It makes a great dairy-free breakfast or afternoon snack and adapts easily if you want it more substantial—try topping with granola or coconut whipped cream for extra texture.
Why This Recipe Works
Healthy: High in protein when you add protein powder and boosted with greens for a balanced start to the day.
Ultra creamy: Frozen mango and ripe avocado create a thick, spoonable texture without banana.
Kid-friendly: Sweet mango and orange flavors make this popular with kids while delivering extra nutrients.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Frozen mango: Gives the smoothie body and a creamy, icy texture—use frozen chunks for easier blending. Fresh mango will thin the drink.
- Orange juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice brightens the flavor; use a ripe orange for best taste.
- Avocado: Adds healthy fats and a velvety texture; use ripe avocado for smooth blending.
- Vanilla protein powder: Choose a flavor and type you enjoy; it will influence taste and mouthfeel.
- Dairy-free milk: Almond, hemp, or any non-dairy milk works—add slowly to reach your preferred texture.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and nutrition details.
Variations
Tropical: Swap or add fruits like pineapple or kiwi for new flavor combinations.
Paleo: Use a beef isolate or collagen-based protein powder to keep it paleo-friendly.
Whole30: Replace protein powder with collagen powder and use freshly squeezed orange juice.
How To Make the Mango Avocado Smoothie
Step 1: Squeeze fresh orange juice into the blender.
Step 2: Add avocado, frozen mango, spinach, protein powder, and ice.
Step 3: Pour in dairy-free milk and blend until smooth.
Step 4: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Expert Tips
Use a ripe avocado for the creamiest texture—unripe fruit can result in a chunky smoothie. For an extra-thick shake, reduce or omit the dairy-free milk and use a tamper while blending, or add a bit more avocado.
Frozen spinach often blends more smoothly than fresh, but either will work. If you choose a vegan protein powder, you may need a splash more milk since some plant powders absorb more liquid.
To meal prep: combine solids (mango, spinach, avocado, protein) in a freezer bag. When ready, add the frozen mix to the blender with milk and blend until smooth.
Mango Avocado Smoothie FAQs
Creaminess comes from ingredients like avocado, coconut milk, or frozen mango—banana isn’t the only option.
Not usually. Avocado tends to take on surrounding flavors, so this blend tastes predominantly of orange and mango.
Yes—remove pit and peel, cut into small chunks, then freeze. Smaller pieces blend more easily when frozen.
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Mango Avocado Smoothie (No Banana)
Shelby Stover
Equipment
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High powered blender
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- ¾ cup mango frozen
- ¾ cup spinach
- 2 ice cubes
- ½ avocado
- ⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup almond milk
Instructions
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Juice the orange and add it to the blender with the remaining ingredients.
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Pour in the almond milk.
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Blend on high until fully combined and smooth.
Notes
Adjust orange juice or mango to taste if you prefer it sweeter or tangier.
Add dairy-free milk gradually—start with half and add more in tablespoon increments until you reach your desired texture.
Nutrition estimates are based on the protein choice listed; your totals will vary with different powders.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only. Please verify with your own calculations if needed.