Mango Coconut Smoothie

Smooth, creamy, refreshing, and delicious, this tropical mango coconut smoothie is sure to brighten your day!

We could all use a tropical vacation, but most of us might be staying a little closer to home. No worries though, because this mango coconut smoothie will give you all the vacation feels right at home! One sip and you’ll be transported to a beach in the sand surrounded by palm trees. You can practically hear the waves crashing in the surf, right?

About this recipe

Smoothies are a delicious way to pack your meals full of fruit and protein. The trick to a thick, refreshing smoothie is a creamy yogurt base and frozen fruit. If you like your smoothie extra thick, you can add quick oats. They soak up some of the liquid and thicken nicely. It’s also a nice boost of fiber!

While this smoothie makes the perfect drink, it’s also great as a smoothie bowl. Start by pouring your mango coconut smoothie into a bowl, and then top with sliced bananas, chia seeds, shredded coconut, sliced almonds, or whatever your favorite tropical toppings are. The result is a beautiful, bright, colorful meal that almost looks too good to eat. Almost.

So while you might not have any vacation pics to post to social media, you can at least enjoy a Instagram-worthy tropical treat.

If you love mango, make sure to also check out our mango pineapple smoothie.

What you need

• Frozen Mango: If you can’t find frozen mango, no worries! You can use fresh. You may need to add some ice cubes to your blender to thicken up the smoothie a bit.
• Coconut Milk: This gives the smoothie its tropical coconut flavor. If you want, you could use another type of milk, and add a handful of shredded coconut or frozen coconut chunks to add coconut flavor.
• Greek Yogurt: Unsweetened, plain Greek yogurt ads creaminess and protein.
• Quick Oats: Rolled oats will also work, since you’re blending them. The oats make the smoothie slightly more substantial and filling. If you want to make something else while you have the oats out, try these breakfast cookies!
• Honey: The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons, but you may find you want to add less (or more!) depending on how sweet you like the smoothie. We love the flavor of honey with mango, but agave or sugar would also work.

FAQ

How to make it

This one is pretty easy! Step 1: Pour all ingredients into your blender.

Step 2: Blend for 50-60 seconds or until smooth! That’s it! It’s best served immediately.

How to make it your own

• Add some roasted shredded coconut as a topping. 
• Switch out honey for a different sweetener – try agave or brown sugar.
• Add some orange juice for a fresh kick.
• To really hit that island vacation vibe, pick up some fun drink straws or umbrellas. You can also serve these smoothies in hollowed out coconuts.
• If you have extra time and want to make a gorgeous smoothie bowl, you can make two different smoothies and pour each into half of your bowl. Add your mango coconut smoothie to one side, and pour a blueberry banana smoothie on the other. Top with a variety of textures and flavors like seeds, flaked coconut, cacao nibs, etc.
• You can add a scoop of protein powder if that’s part of your smoothie routine. 
• You can make a vegan version by using a plant based yogurt like almond, soy, oats or (soy) coconut.
• If you love coconut and want to intensify the flavor, coconut yogurt would be a great idea. 
• If you want a less filling and thinner smoothie, leave out the oats.

Storage Suggestions

Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh. You can keep this one in the fridge for 12-24 hours, but you get the best flavor and nutritional value by enjoying it straight from the blender.

Make Ahead Ideas

The smoothie will thicken a bit while resting. If you can’t enjoy it right away, consider prepping your ingredients ahead of time but blending it right before you’re ready to dig in. To prep, you can put your milk, yogurt, and honey in the blender (unblended) and set it in the fridge. Measure your oats and set out. Keep your portioned fruit in the freezer.