Mango Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

Mangoes, strawberries, and bananas blend into a simple dairy-free smoothie, while a splash of lime juice brightens the flavor. It's easy to make with fresh or frozen fruit, and you can add spinach for an extra boost without changing the fruity flavor too much. The simple smoothie is vegan, dairy-free, easy to customize, and great for breakfast or a quick snack.

For more refreshing vegan smoothies, try a cherry mango smoothie, cucumber apple smoothie, or a raspberry and blueberry smoothie.

Recipe features

• Naturally sweet and creamy with no yogurt needed
• Vegan, dairy-free, and easy to customize
• Works with fresh or frozen fruit
• Easy to make for breakfast or a quick snack
• Spinach is optional for an easy green boost

Ingredient notes and substitutions

The strawberry mango and banana smoothie recipe uses simple ingredients, but please see the recipe card below for exact measurements.

Texture - For the best texture and for a chilled smoothie, use a mix of fresh and frozen fruit in the recipe.

Frozen mango - Fresh or frozen ripe mango both work well. I usually use frozen mango because it's convenient, already ripe, and ready to blend anytime. Frozen mango makes the smoothie colder and thicker, while fresh mango gives it a slightly thinner texture.

For more recipes using frozen mango, try a cucumber mango smoothie, tropical island green smoothie, mango dragon fruit smoothie, or mango overnight oats.

Frozen strawberries - Fresh or frozen strawberries both work well. Frozen strawberries make the smoothie colder and thicker.  Fresh strawberries give it a thinner texture.  For more recipes using frozen strawberries, try a strawberry dragon fruit smoothie, a blackberry strawberry smoothie, or dairy-free strawberry overnight oats.

Ripe banana - Use a ripe banana with brown spots for sweetness and more banana flavor. An unripe banana won't make the smoothie as sweet or flavorful.  For another dairy-free smoothie with ripe bananas, try a banana and beetroot smoothie.

Fresh spinach (optional) -If you're new to adding greens to smoothies, start with spinach since it has a milder flavor than kale and is easier to cover up with fruit. Kale also works, but remove the stems first. If your blender struggles with kale, blend it with the water first, then add the fruit and lime juice.

Lime -Fresh lime juice adds a bright citrus flavor. I like using the juice of ½ a lime if I'm not using spinach, or the juice of 1 whole lime if I do add spinach. Always adjust to your preferences, especially if the lime is large and extra juicy. If you're using lemon juice instead, start with 1 tablespoon and add more if needed.

Water -Water keeps the smoothie light and lets the fruit flavor stand out. You can substitute coconut water for the water.

How to make a strawberry mango and banana smoothie

1. Add everything to a blender and blend until smooth.

2. I use the juice of ½ a lime without spinach and the juice of 1 whole lime with spinach, but adjust the lime juice to taste.

3. The amount of water you need may vary depending on whether you use all fresh or all frozen fruit, so add more as needed until the smoothie pours easily.

4. If you add spinach, the smoothie will turn green. 

Tips

• For the best texture, use a mix of fresh and frozen fruit. Using all frozen fruit makes the smoothie thicker, while all fresh fruit will make it thinner and less chilled.
• Adjust the water as needed to make the smoothie thicker or thinner to get the consistency you prefer.  The amount of water needed will vary depending on whether you use all fresh fruit, all frozen fruit, or a combination to make this dairy-free smoothie.
• If you're using kale instead of spinach and your blender struggles with it, blend the kale with the water first, then add the fruit and lime juice.

Variations

Enjoy the smoothie as is, or try an easy variation.

• Add fresh spinach or kale for more greens.
• Use orange juice instead of lime juice for a sweeter citrus flavor.
• Try kiwi instead of lime juice for a different fruity twist.
• For a less sweet smoothie, add extra spinach or kale.  Kale has a stronger flavor than spinach.
• Use less water to turn it into a smoothie bowl, then top it with chia seeds, hemp seeds, fresh fruit, and oil-free granola. Slightly thaw the frozen fruit before adding it to the blender so you can blend it with less water.

Strawberry banana mango smoothie FAQs

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I hope you enjoy the smoothie recipe. If you did, feel free to rate it and leave a comment.