Mango Protein Smoothie
Frozen mango, Greek yogurt and vanilla protein with a squeeze of lime. Tastes like a mango lassi, works like a recovery shake.
Illustrative recipe imageWhy this smoothie works
- 28g protein for muscle recovery and fullness
- Vitamin A and C from mango
- Oats add slow-release carbs for training days
Ingredients
1 serving- 1 cupfrozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cupplain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoopvanilla whey or pea protein
- 2 tbsprolled oats
- 1/2lime, juiced
- 3/4 cupmilk of choice
- pinchcardamom, optional, lassi style
The method
Let’s blend this.
Build a smooth oat-and-milk base first, then let frozen mango bring the chill. A little lime keeps the finish bright.
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Get your mango ready
Measure the ingredients above. Separate any mango pieces frozen together, juice the lime and set out a glass. If your blender struggles with hard fruit, let the mango soften slightly in the refrigerator first.
Your cue: Small, separate mango chunks are easier to blend than one frozen block.
Blend · 15 sec
Start with a smooth base
Pour the milk into an upright blender jug, then add the oats and protein powder. Secure the lid and blend on low for about 15 seconds, just until the powder is incorporated.
Your cue: The milk should look evenly mixed, with no dry pockets of powder on the sides.
Blend · about 45 sec
Bring in the mango
Stop the blender. Add the mango, yogurt, lime juice and optional cardamom. Replace the lid, start low and gradually increase the speed. Blend for about 45 seconds, stopping sooner if the mixture is already smooth.
Your cue: Look for an even golden colour and a steady swirl. If it stalls, stop and add milk a tablespoon at a time.
Taste, pour & enjoy
Switch off and wait for the blades to stop before tasting with a clean spoon. Blend briefly again if any frozen pieces remain. Pour into your glass; reserve a few pieces from the measured mango for a topping if you like.
Your cue: It should pour in a thick ribbon, without icy lumps or a chalky powder finish.
The finish line
Here’s what you’re aiming for.
Creamy and pourable, with a soft ribbon that settles back into the glass. A few tiny oat flecks are normal.
Too thick, thin or grainy?Blending times are starting points; use the texture cues and your blender’s instructions. Loading order is for a typical upright jug. Switch off before scraping or tasting, and never put utensils into moving blades.
Pro tips
- Use coconut milk for a richer, tropical version.
- Half a frozen banana makes it extra thick.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Its natural creaminess means you need less yogurt or banana, and its sweetness balances unflavored protein.
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