This healthy mango spinach smoothie tastes like a refreshing, tropical treat but is secretly packed with protein and a generous serving of greens. Just 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients (fresh or frozen) are all you need to make this for breakfast or a quick snack anytime!
1cupwateror coconut water, juice, or milk of choice
juice of 1 lemonor 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice
2scoopsvanilla protein powder (or ½ cup Greek yogurt)
Instructions
Add all of your ingredients to a blender.
Cover and blend until smooth. Sweeten to taste with honey if you like.
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Notes
Optional add-ins: 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup or agave) 1 tablespoon chia seeds (or ground flax seed)Nutrition information calculated using vanilla protein powder and water, and without any of the optional add-ins listed above.For a vegan smoothie: This smoothie is naturally dairy free and gluten free, but be sure to use a plant based protein powder for a vegan version.For a paleo smoothie: This smoothie is naturally dairy free and grain free, but be sure to use a paleo friendly protein powder for a paleo compliant version.For more ingredient swaps, modifications, tip & tricks (like how to make this into a smoothie bowl!) see the full blog post above.