Here’s a simple and healthy mango smoothie recipe:
### Ingredients:
– 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
– 1 banana
– 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
– 1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
– 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
– A handful of ice cubes (optional)
– 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional, for added nutrients)
– A few fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the mango**: Peel and chop the mango into small pieces.
2. **Combine ingredients**: In a blender, add the chopped mango, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and honey (if using).
3. **Blend**: Blend until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
4. **Add seeds (optional)**: If you are adding chia seeds or flax seeds, blend again until well combined.
5. **Serve**: Pour the smoothie into a glass. Add ice cubes if you prefer a chilled smoothie.
6. **Garnish (optional)**: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
### Tips:
– **Frozen fruits**: If you use frozen mango or banana, you can skip the ice cubes.
– **Adjust sweetness**: Depending on the ripeness of your fruits, you might not need any additional sweetener.
– **Nutritional boost**: Adding a handful of spinach or kale can increase the nutritional value without significantly changing the flavor.
Enjoy your healthy mango smoothie!
