Mango and Pineapple Smoothie – Wellness Bites

If you’re looking for a thick, creamy smoothie that tastes like you’re on vacation somewhere tropical, you have to try this mango pineapple smoothie. Not only is it packed with protein, but it also has a serving of (hidden) vegetables and is ready in just 5 minutes. The perfect post-workout breakfast or meal!

I love using smoothies to incorporate protein and more fruits and vegetables into my diet. They are very easy to make and there are endless combinations. Some of my other high protein shakes that I love are Peach, mango and strawberry smoothie, Avocado and date smoothieor this Mango and chocolate smoothie which surprisingly tastes like Wendy’s ice cream.

This Pineapple Mango Smoothie has only 6 ingredients and is made without banana! Easy to customize, you can also make this refreshing vegan and dairy-free smoothie.

Ingredients

• frozen mango – The mango really helps make the shake super thick and creamy. It gives smoothies a banana-like texture, without the banana. I can usually find frozen mango at most grocery stores, but you can also freeze it yourself.
• frozen pineapple – I love the tropical vibe of pineapple. I almost always have frozen pineapple in the freezer, but in a pinch you can also use fresh or canned pineapple (be sure to drain the pineapple juice if using canned pineapple).
• Frozen cauliflower rice – I promise you won’t try it, but it’s a great way to add some veggies to your smoothie (which add fiber and help make the smoothie more filling). If you’re unsure, you can swap this for frozen spinach, but it will change the color.
• Vanilla protein powder – I like to use vanilla, it complements the pineapple and mango flavor well, but doesn’t overpower it. I always use vegan protein powder, but whey protein, beef protein, or collagen would work here too.
• greek yogurt – use regular or dairy-free in this recipe. I usually use plain Greek yogurt, but you can also use a vanilla-flavored one if you like.
• dairy free milk – I usually use cashew milk, but almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk would also work well. You can also use regular milk if you are not dairy free.

How to make a mango and pineapple smoothie

Measure the ingredients and add them to the blender in the order listed.

Blend on high speed until smooth (usually 1 to 2 minutes depending on your blender).

Tips

• Use frozen fruit for the best texture. You can now find frozen pineapple and mango at most grocery stores, I usually buy mine at Aldi or Trader Joe’s.
• If you don’t have frozen fruit, be sure to check out my tips on how to freeze fruit for smoothies. This can be very helpful if you notice that a pineapple or mango is going bad and you won’t be able to eat it fast enough. Freezing them can reduce waste.
• Make sure you use a protein powder that you really enjoy for the best tasting shake. For this recipe, I used Octonuts Vanilla Almond Protein.
• Serve as a smoothie or as a smoothie bowl with your favorite toppings.

Other additions

• Fresh ginger – This will add a spicy touch to the recipe. You will want to peel the ginger (about 1/2 inch per knob)
• Fruit: Add banana, strawberries, blueberries or raspberries for more fruit. Please note that the berries will change color.
• Chia seeds or ground flax for more fiber and healthy fats
• Nuts and seeds: cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, walnuts.
• Nut Butter: Cashew Butter, Tahini, Sun Butter
• coconut flakes
• Cinnamon
• Rolled oats (or quick oats)

Featured ideas

You can add toppings to your smoothie in a glass or serve it as a smoothie bowl (one of my favorite ways). Since this smoothie is so thick and creamy, it would be perfect as a smoothie bowl.

• Granola or cereal
• coconut flakes
• Fresh fruit
• A drizzle of nut butter
• Honey or maple syrup (drizzled on top)

Common questions

Can you make this without protein powder?

Yeah! If you want to make this Pineapple Mango Smoothie without protein powder, omit the protein and add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup if you find the smoothie is not sweet enough after blending.

Can you make this smoothie without yogurt?

Yes, just add an additional 1/2 cup of dairy-free milk or water.

Can you make smoothies ahead of time?

I think smoothies are best when made right before serving. They are thick and creamy and very refreshing that way. If you need to make them ahead of time, pour them into a double-walled insulated glass and store in the refrigerator (up to 24 hours). You will see that they are not thick or creamy because the ice has melted so the texture will be different.

If you want to recreate that texture, blend the smoothie with some ice right before serving it after storing it in the refrigerator.

If you want to save time in the morning preparing your smoothies, check out all my tips on How to prepare a meal shake for the week..

How to make this smoothie more filling

This healthy mango and pineapple smoothie is already quite filling thanks to the protein (from the yogurt and protein powder) and fiber (from the fruit and cauliflower rice), but you can make it more filling by adding fiber and healthy fats. Be sure to check out my favorite. Ways to add fiber to any smoothie. (Many of these are also ways to add healthy fats.)

What if you don’t have frozen fruit on hand?

If you don’t have frozen fruit, add about 1 cup of ice cubes. This will help create that thick, creamy texture and ensure the smoothie is super cold and refreshing.

What to do with leftover smoothie

My favorite thing to do with leftover smoothie is pour it into a popsicle mold to enjoy later. You can also pour it into a ice tray and use the smoothie cubes in smoothies later.

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