Tropical Avocado & Mango Cream Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 large glass
Ingredients
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1 cup Frozen mango chunks (plus a few fresh ones for topping)
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1/2 Ripe avocado (makes it ultra-creamy)
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1/2 Frozen banana (for sweetness and texture)
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1 cup Coconut milk or Almond milk (shown in the carafe in your photo)
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1 tbsp Fresh lime juice (adds a necessary “zing”)
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1 tsp Honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on fruit ripeness)
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Garnish: 1 Lime wheel and extra mango cubes
Instructions
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Layer the Liquid: Pour your milk of choice into the blender first. This helps the blades move freely.
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Add the Solids: Add the avocado, frozen mango, and banana. Squeeze in the fresh lime juice.
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Blend: Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for about 45β60 seconds until the texture is completely velvety.
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Adjust: If itβs too thick, add a splash more milk. If you want it colder, add a handful of ice and pulse.
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Assemble: Pour into a glass mug. Top with fresh mango chunks and slide a lime wheel onto the rim just like in your picture.
Why This Combo Works
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Avocado: Provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and acts as a natural thickener.
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Lime: The acidity cuts through the richness of the avocado and mango, brightening the whole flavor profile.
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Banana: Using it frozen replaces the need for ice, ensuring your smoothie isn’t “watered down.”
Pro Tip: If you want an extra protein boost, a scoop of vanilla collagen or pea protein blends seamlessly into these tropical flavors.