Green Mango Smoothie
This 2-ingredient Green Mango Smoothie Recipe is a great way to add more leafy greens into your diet. This healthy smoothie recipe with no banana is super refreshing, incredibly tasty and a delicious way to cool off.
Servings: 2
Calories: 86kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mango cubes
- 2 cups collard greens
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Slice the middle, woody stem out of the large collard green leaf. Roughly chop greens. Pack tightly to measure 2 cups.
- Scoop flesh out of mangos and place in bottom of high speed blender.
- Add greens to blender plus 2 cups water.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
Notes
Mango: If using fresh mango, substitute ½ cup water with ¾ cup ice cubes. If using frozen mango, use the full 2 cups water and no ice.
Greens: Any combination of collard greens, parsley, kale, spinach or water-cress.
Optional: add 2 Tblsp hemp seeds or cashew butter for a protein boost that will still leave you a gorgeous green smoothie color.
One recipe makes about 16-oz, which is a really large smoothie. Store some for later or the next day.
Store: In airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Shake well or re-blend with ice before serving.
Freeze: Use popsicle molds to freeze any extra green smoothie. OR, pour into ice cube trays, freeze and then pop out into freezer safe zip top bag. Re-blend when ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3146IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 0.4mg