Mango Banana Smoothie

What’s as thick as a mousse, as refreshing as a sorbet and as sweet as candy? This mango banana smoothie. It mixes mango, banana and orange with a healthy helping of probiotic yogurt to make it sweet, creamy and good for you.

Is This Smoothie Really Healthy?

In a flood of juices and smoothies that promise you overnight results, from lifted energy levels, to unrealistic weight and fat loss, it’s great that you’re at least a bit sceptical about the health properties of a rich, sweet, creamy smoothie recipe you came across on the internet. Especially as this is not even a green smoothie.

But, this mango banana smoothie actually is healthy. Why? Because you can get a generous serving of fresh fruits in a single drink. It’s like eating half a mango, banana and orange all in one go. Now when was the last time you did that? If you’re looking to boost your fresh fruit intake, plus get the benefits of probiotics, this is the smoothie for you.

Nutrition Profile of This Healthy Mango Banana Smoothie

Here’s what a smoothie made with mangoes, bananas and oranges will provide you with:

• Protein
• Fibre
• Potassium
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin A
• Calcium
• Iron

Can Probiotic Yogurt Be Vegan?

I’m so glad you asked that. I actually wrote a whole article on vegan probiotics. But you probably don’t have the time or the energy to go through all that right now, so I’ll just go ahead and give you the short answer - yes, probiotic yogurt can be vegan.

Vegan yogurt is a plant-based alternative to traditional dairy yogurt. The only difference between the two is that vegan yogurt is made from a plant-based milk alternative, unlike dairy yogurt, which is made from animal milk. Probiotic yogurt, either dairy or non dairy, contains probiotics, which are live microorganisms that help you restore the balance of good and bad bacteria in your body.

How to Make This Smoothie More Refreshing

To make this mango smoothie thicker and cooler, feel free to use frozen mango chunks and frozen bananas. Frozen packets of fruits are perfect if you're in a hurry, and don't want to waste time in the morning peeling and cutting mangoes.

Alternatively, if you have fresh mangoes and bananas that need using up, you can make the smoothie more refreshing by simply adding ice.

Are You a Fan of Healthy Fruit Smoothies?

If you want to up your fruit intake and be as efficient about it as possible, smoothies the are perfect option for you. I recommend starting out with this breakfast strawberry smoothie (readers’ favourite), or a classic green detox smoothie. If you’re looking for more of a dessert-like type of smoothie, you need to try out my frozen banana smoothie, or this vegan date shake.