🍓 Tropical Strawberry Mango Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1-2
Ingredients
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (hulled)
1 cup liquid base (orange juice for extra zing, or almond milk for creaminess)
½ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on fruit sweetness)
Optional: A squeeze of lime juice to brighten the flavors.
Instructions
Layer your blender: Add the liquid base and yogurt first. This helps the blades spin freely and prevents the frozen fruit from getting stuck at the bottom.
Add the fruit: Toss in the mango chunks and strawberries.
Blend: Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for about 45–60 seconds until the texture is completely smooth and velvety.
Adjust: If it’s too thick, add a splash more liquid. If you want it frostier, add 3–4 ice cubes and blend again.
Garnish: Pour into a mason jar (just like your photo!) and garnish the rim with a fresh strawberry.
Tips for the Perfect Texture
Frozen is better: Using frozen fruit instead of ice cubes prevents the smoothie from tasting “watered down” and gives it that thick, soft-serve consistency.
Natural Sweetness: If your mangoes are very ripe, you likely won’t need any added sweeteners at all.