This refreshing Mango Blueberry Smoothie is a wholesome way to start the day. Easy to make and loaded with healthy ingredients, you can’t go wrong any time you drink a smoothie really. Loaded with blueberries, mangos, protein powder, and a banana, this smoothie is hearty and filling.
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Juicy plump blueberries and tart mangos come together for a refreshing and tasty smoothie. I’ve added vanilla protein powder so this smoothie recipe will help keep you full and satiated. Chia seeds add some texture, more protein, and healthy fats while a ripe banana adds natural sweetness. This smoothie is so quick and easy to make and is ideal for grabbing on the go when life gets busy.
If you’re a smoothie fan you may also enjoy this Mango Protein Smoothie or this Cauliflower Spinach Green Smoothie.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Blueberry Smoothie Recipe
- One step: It doesn’t get any easier than this! Just throw everything together and you’ve got a smoothie in minutes.
- Healthy: Loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, this protein smoothie has it all. The perfect way to start the day.
- Versatile: The great thing about smoothies is you can customize them to your liking. Don’t have any bananas on hand? Use a ripe pear. Out of blueberries? Use strawberries instead.
- Family-friendly: Kids and adults alike will love this smoothie, how can they not?
Ingredients For This Blueberry Mango Smoothie
- Blueberries: Fresh or frozen blueberries will work to make this smoothie.
- Mango: You can also use fresh or frozen mango for more fruity goodness.
- Protein powder: Choose a vegan vanilla protein powder to add more staying power to the smoothie.
- Banana: Use a ripe banana to add natural sweetness. The riper the banana, the sweeter it is, so if you want to add some sweetness, let your bananas ripen until the peel has lots of black spots.
- Chia seeds: Chia seeds add more protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
- Milk: Use your favorite non-dairy milk. Oat will give you the creamiest texture while soy will add more protein. Look for unsweetened so you can control how sweet your smoothie tastes.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions you need to make this blueberry mango smoothie.
Variations
- Change up the blueberries: Use whatever berries or fruit you have on hand! Make a strawberry blueberry smoothie with strawberries or use raspberries or blackberries, anything goes in this smoothie.
- Make a blueberry bliss tropical smoothie: Swap the mango for pineapple, papaya, or dragon fruit for a twist of the tropics.
- Use vanilla-flavored milk: If you want your smoothie a little sweeter, choose vanilla-flavored nondairy milk. If you go this route you can use a plain protein powder instead of a vanilla-flavored protein powder.
- Swap the chia seeds: If you don’t have chia seeds go ahead and use hemp seeds or flax seeds.
- Throw in some greens. Make a blueberry spinach smoothie or use kale instead.
How to Make A Blueberry Smoothie
To make this vegan smoothie throw everything in a blender and blend all the ingredients until creamy and smooth!
Serving Suggestions
This smoothie goes well with anything, go ahead and eat it as a meal on the go, as a snack, or paired with one of your favorite meals. Here are a few of my favorite options:
- Pair it with these French Toast Sticks for breakfast.
- Make it for lunch alongside this Vegan Orzo Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing.
- Make and serve with a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin for a mid-day snack.
Storage Directions
- Refrigeration: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a day. The smoothie will likely be a bit liquid. You can add more fruit or ice cubes to the leftovers to thicken it up if you want to drink it a day or two later.
- Freezing: You can freeze the leftover smoothie and then let it soften at room temperature until it’s the consistency you like.
- Make Smoothies Ahead of Time: You can assemble all the ingredients ahead of time, freeze them together in a container, and then thaw slightly before blending. Everything is pre-measured making it even easier.
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Expert Tips
- Add ice cubes: If you don’t have frozen fruit on hand you can make the smoothie using fresh fruit and then add a few ice cubes to thicken it up.
- Keep a stash of frozen bananas in the freezer: No banana should ever go to waste. Once they turn black and ripen, peel them, cut them in half, and place them in the freezer for blueberry banana smoothie recipes, banana muffins, or banana bread.
- Swap the nondairy milk: Making this blueberry smoothie without yogurt tastes great but if you want a thicker consistency use a nondairy yogurt instead of the nondairy milk. Any type will work.
- Stock up on frozen fruit: A smoothie with frozen berries tastes just as good as using fresh blueberries. Frozen fruit is often less expensive than fresh fruit and it’s usually available year-round so keep a few bags in the freezer so you can easily whip up this smoothie.
- Start with the liquid. When placing all the items in the blender, start with the liquid first. It makes blending a little easier.
Recipe FAQs
If you are looking to add more protein to your smoothie you can throw in a tablespoon of nut butter. One tablespoon of almond butter adds 4 grams of protein. Hemp seeds are a good option too and by adding 1 ½ tablespoons you'll add 4 grams of protein. Or you can always add more protein powder. If you do add more protein-rich ingredients you may need to add more liquid to get the consistency you like.
No, you don’t need a fancy blender to make this blueberry banana protein smoothie. Any type of blender, even an immersion blender will work.
If you’d prefer a sweeter smoothie you can add more ripe banana or add some maple syrup to sweeten it up. Add a little at a time until you get to your preferred sweetness level. Alternative sweeteners work well like stevia.
More Delicious Blueberry Recipes
Mango Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup chopped mango
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder
- ½ banana
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ cup dairy-free milk
Instructions
- Blend everything until creamy and smooth!
Notes
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- Add ice cubes: If you don’t have frozen fruit on hand you can make the smoothie using fresh fruit and then add a few ice cubes to thicken it up.
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- Keep a stash of frozen bananas in the freezer: No banana should ever go to waste. Once they turn black and ripen, peel them, cut them in half, and place them in the freezer for blueberry banana smoothie recipes, banana muffins, or banana bread.
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- Swap the nondairy milk: If you want a thicker consistency use a nondairy yogurt instead of the nondairy milk. Any type will work.
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- Stock up on frozen fruit: Frozen fruit is often less expensive than fresh fruit and it’s usually available year-round so keep a few bags in the freezer so you can easily whip up this smoothie.
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- Start with the liquid. When placing all the items in the blender, start with the liquid first. It makes blending a little easier.
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