Escape to the tropics with every sip of our Mango Banana Smoothie. This icy delight blends the sweet, tropical flavors of ripe mangoes and bananas into a refreshing and creamy treat. It’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot day or energize your morning routine.
Recipe Highlights:
- Delicious and refreshing: The fruit flavors really come through, and they’re perfect for cooling down.
- Quick and easy to make: Just blend and go! It’s a fast way to get a tasty breakfast or snack.
- Good for you: They’re packed with vitamins and protein to keep you going.
Smoothie Tips & Tricks
Flavor Explosions:
- Frozen Fruit is Key: Frozen fruit makes your smoothies thick and frosty. Plus, you don’t need ice, which can water down the flavor. (we usually use frozen fruit but many love using fresh fruit… less ice and much smoother if you use frozen)
- Mix it Up: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different fruits and veggies! Some surprising combos taste amazing together.
- Flavor Boosters: Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, a dash of cinnamon, or a spoonful of nut butter for an extra kick.
Texture Tips:
- Go Bananas: Frozen bananas make smoothies extra creamy.
- Add Some Oats: Oats make your smoothie thicker and keep you feeling full longer.
- Greens are Great: Spinach or kale add nutrients and don’t change the taste much.
Blending Secrets:
- Liquid First: Always add your liquids (like milk or juice) to the blender first, then add the other ingredients. This helps everything blend smoothly.
- Don’t Overblend: Blend until your smoothie is smooth, but don’t overdo it. Overblending can make it warm.
How to Store Leftover Mango Banana Smoothies
You want to keep that mango-banana goodness as fresh as possible, right? Here’s the best way to store your smoothies:
If you’re drinking it within a day or two:
- Refrigerator: Pour your leftover smoothie into a jar or container with an airtight lid. Give it a good shake or stir before you drink it, as some ingredients might settle.
If you want to save it for later (up to 3 months):
- Freezer: Here are a couple of options:
- Ice Cube Trays: Pour your smoothie into ice cube trays and freeze. 1 Once frozen, pop the cubes into a freezer bag. This is great for single servings or if you want to use the smoothie in other recipes later!
- Freezer-Safe Containers: Make sure to leave some space at the top of the container because the smoothie will expand as it freezes.
- Important Tips:
- Always use airtight containers to prevent your smoothie from absorbing other flavors in your fridge or freezer.
- Don’t forget to label and date your containers so you know how long they’ve been stored.
I really didn’t change much except my daughter’s kept wondering where the syrup was (agave nectar) and so I added a tiny tsp. and I added it for the whole recipe, not per glass. It’s really not needed but it was good either way. I also added a cup of ice at the end to make it more like a frozen smoothie. I have horrible luck with frozen bananas, so I put mine in unfrozen and just added some ice. By the time I changed up the recipe though, I had made it serve more people, which is good because there were 4 kids waiting in line for a delicious little glass of this yummy Mango Banana Smoothie.
They are wonderfully refreshing on a hot day!
More Delicious Smoothie Recipes
Mango Banana Smoothie
Mango Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 mango cut up
- 2 bananas sliced
- ¾ cups milk
- 1 teaspoons honey or agave nectar – that’s what we use
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Throw everything into a blender and mix until smooth. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg. Delicious!
- Note: You can substitute yogurt for milk and I would imagine the results would be similar.
I am fan of mango so this is a winning smoothie, for me.
I love mangoes! What a delicious smoothie 🙂 I’m CCC #5 🙂
I will forsure be trying this and getting myself some mason jars too (HOW CUTE!) BTW we will be in Missouri June 12th (are you in town? email me? i sent you a txt? did you loose your phone? hehe)
I have vowed to make smoothies once a day all summer long, breakfast or a dinner substitute on hot summer days and I can’t wait to try ALL of the Crazy Cooking Challenge recipes from this month. Thanks so much for participating.
I used mango in my smoothies also, so I love your flavor combination! =) These look wonderful!
Your take on the mango smoothie looks delicious! So glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for linking back to the original recipe. Have a blessed day!
Let’s go sit out on the front porch with some smoothies! We need a break!!!
Looks great!!! I’ve been wanting to try making smoothies and I have mangoes and bananas! Perfect!!!!
So refreshing and delicious looking!
I too used mangoes and bananas, what a great combo.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my CCC entry: Mango Melon Banana & Chia Smoothie.
Lisa~~
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One thing I’m really enjoying about this challenge is seeing everyone’s photography skills. You did a great job! CCC #29 – Sarah
I love the combination of mango and banana. Great choice!