Kickstart your day with tropical fruit and plant-based protein in this easy mango protein smoothie! Enjoy the sweetness of mango and pineapple with a little zing from the lime and ginger. The protein comes from hemp seeds and chia seeds. Add a scoop of your favorite vegan protein powder for an even bigger boost!
Believe it or not, I often wake up thinking about this mango pineapple protein smoothie and it motivates me to get out of bed and run downstairs to make breakfast. I'm not exaggerating! It has it all: greens, fruit, fiber and protein AND it is so tasty, creamy and refreshing.
The zing of the lime and spiciness of the ginger pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the pineapple and mango. The hemp seeds provide plant-based protein and the ginger aids in digestion and any morning queasiness.
The green color comes from the spinach, but this can be left out if desired and would then look similar to my 3-ingredient mango pineapple smoothie.
It goes down easy for sure and my kids are always asking to share...so be warned that if you have little ones in the house you should make extra!
Why You'll Love this Mango Protein Smoothie Recipe
- Quick and easy breakfast - the perfect smoothie for busy mornings
- Simple ingredients using whole foods (no added sugar)
- Delicious tropical flavors
- Creamy texture
- Kid-friendly - easy way for the whole family to enjoy plant-based proteins from hemp seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds or all of the above!
Ingredients
See the recipe card below for quantities.
- Unsweetened plant-based milk (I prefer almond milk or coconut milk)
- Frozen pineapple chunks
- Frozen mango chunks
- Baby spinach
- Raw hulled hemp seeds (adds 10 grams of protein!)
- Lime, zested and juiced
- Pitted Medjool dates (or pure maple syrup)
- Chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
- Unflavored protein powder (optional for added protein) - I like using this pumpkin seed protein powder which adds 20 grams of protein.
- Fresh ginger root, peeled
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high speed for at least one minute until completely smooth (especially the ginger). Add a bit more milk or use a tamper to help with the blending if necessary.
- Optional: To make it extra frosty, add 1 cup of crushed ice after the first blend and blend again.
- Pour into two large glasses. Serve immediately.
Health Benefits of this Mango Protein Smoothie
Mango
Mangos are naturally sweet and wonderfully refreshing, so much so that you can make a delicious mango sorbet using just mangos and a little maple syrup! Mangos provide fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C, which together boost immunity, reduce risk of many chronic diseases and improve heart health.
I prefer using frozen mango chunks over fresh mango for two reasons: (1) it saves tons of time in the morning when you need a quick breakfast to not have to slice up a bunch of mangos; and (2) it is less expensive. Plus, by using frozen fruit you don't need to worry about too much ice watering it down.
Spinach
I always include a huge handful of greens when I make a smoothie. This recipe has two handfuls of baby spinach, but you could do more if it fits into your blender. I say fill it to the top!
You really can't taste spinach in a smoothie like this one. All of the other flavors totally cover it up and you can feel great knowing you got in a bunch of greens first thing in the morning. Spinach is high in vitamins C, K, and A. It also has folate, manganese, magnesium, and iron.
Hemp Seeds
I got a bunch of protein into this smoothie by using raw hulled hemp seeds. This is a really wonderful plant-based protein that you can find with the nuts and seeds at your local grocery store. Hemp seeds have a mildly nutty flavor that you can't taste at all with all of the other tropical smoothie flavors in this recipe! Hemp seeds have fiber in addition to protein and make for a great healthy option.
How to Naturally Sweeten a Smoothie
Skip the sugar and sweeten your smoothie naturally! I love including 3 Medjool dates (pits removed, of course!) in my drink. You could also use a splash of pure maple syrup! I would add these in if you're new to smoothies and apprehensive about the ginger or spinach. Honestly, though, the pineapple and mango are sweet enough that you could leave the dates out and still have a really delicious smoothie!
This creamy smoothie serves two generously but sometimes I drink it all on my own if I know it will be a while until lunchtime. It is definitely kid-friendly too and a great way to get nutrition into your little ones early in the day.
This recipe is, of course, allergy friendly containing no nuts, no gluten, no dairy and no soy. It is 100% raw and vegan too.
More Vegan Protein Drinks
- Creamy citrus matcha green protein smoothie
- Easy no-nut protein smoothie
- Chocolate protein smoothie
- 5-minute high protein hot chocolate
- 5-minute chocolate acai protein bowl (technically not a drink but it's amazing!)
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Tropical Mango Protein Smoothie
- Total Time: 8 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Kickstart your day with tropical fruit and plant-based protein in this easy mango protein smoothie! Enjoy the sweetness of mango and pineapple with a little zing from the lime and ginger. The protein comes from hemp seeds and chia seeds. Add a scoop of your favorite vegan protein powder for an even bigger boost!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups unsweetened, plain non-dairy milk (I like almond or coconut milk)
- 1 ½ cups frozen pineapple
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons raw hulled hemp seeds (adds 10 grams of protein)
- 1 large juicy lime, zested and juiced
- 3 large pitted Medjool dates (or 1.5 tablespoons pure maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon chia seed or ground flaxseed (optional)
- 2 scoops unflavored plant-based protein powder (optional for added protein)
- 1-inch fresh ginger root, peeled
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high speed for at least one minute until completely smooth (especially the ginger). Add a bit more milk or use a tamper to help with the blending if necessary.
- Optional: To make it extra frosty, add 1 cup of crushed ice after the first blend and blend again.
- Pour into two large glasses. Serve immediately.
Equipment
Buy Now → Notes
Add a small handful raw blanched slivered almonds (not sliced almonds) for added creaminess and protein. Raw cashews also work.
The nutrition facts account for protein with the optional protein powder included.
- Prep Time: 8 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blender
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