Mango Blueberry Smoothie

Make a vibrant & refreshing mango blueberry smoothie in minutes. It’s thick, creamy, loaded with antioxidants and nutrients, and can be enjoyed year-round thanks to frozen fruit! Plus, it’s ready in just 5 minutes!

Bright and Summery, Nourishing Mango Berry Smoothie

Whether you need a quick breakfast on a busy morning, a mid-afternoon/after-school/post-workout snack, or a light dessert, smoothies like a coffee smoothie, strawberry pineapple smoothie, and this tropical mango blueberry smoothie are ready in minutes, will provide an energy boost, and always hit the spot.

This vibrant mango berry smoothie is especially refreshing, made with only 4 ingredients, loaded with tropical flavors, and incredibly sweet and creamy with no dairy, gluten, or sugar. It’s also rich in fiber, powerful antioxidants, and several vitamins and minerals (like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and potassium).

Even better, by using frozen fruit, not only is the consistency like soft-serve ice cream, but you can enjoy the smoothie year-round, and it’s so quick and easy to prepare with no added peeling/chopping. Just throw it in a blender and let it do all the work.

Looking for more easy, healthy, and child-approved mango smoothies? Try a citrus mango smoothie or mango avocado smoothie.

The Ingredients and Substitutes

• Mango: We use chopped frozen mango for ease. However, feel free to use fresh (and freeze it yourself) during mango season or even use canned mango pulp.
• Blueberries: Use fresh or frozen blueberries (regular or wild blueberries). We prefer the latter for a thicker smoothie.
• Lime juice: Fresh is best and helps to brighten the flavors, but bottled works in a pinch. Lemon or orange juice would work, too, for a flavor twist.
• Plant-based milk: Use any unsweetened non-dairy milk. I.e., soy milk, almond milk, cashew milk, soy, coconut milk, etc. For a lighter smoothie, use coconut water.

If you use non-frozen fruits, optionally add a cup of ice to make a colder, thicker, more refreshing smoothie.

What Could I Add To A Mango Blueberry Smoothie?

This blueberry and mango smoothie is incredibly versatile, and you can adapt it to your preferred flavor and nutrient levels.

• Pineapple: Replace some or all of the mango with pineapple (fresh or frozen).
• Berries: Make a mixed berry mango smoothie with strawberries, raspberries, etc.
• Avocado: Add a medium avocado for creaminess, healthy fats, and antioxidants.
• Banana: ½ frozen banana for a creamy sweet banana blueberry mango smoothie.
• Spinach: Make a nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich blueberry mango smoothie recipe with 1-2 handfuls of spinach (or kale – remove tough stems).
• Vanilla extract: Just a little for warm depth in the mango and blueberry smoothie.
• Vegan yogurt: Add a little plain or berry-flavored yogurt for creaminess.
• Spices: Cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, turmeric, or cardamom would work well.
• Nut Butter: i.e., almond butter or cashew butter. It adds creamy richness with protein and heart-healthy fats to this simple recipe for mango smoothie.
• Seeds: Add a tablespoon of chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp seeds for protein, fiber, and healthy, anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids.

How to Make a Mango Blueberry Smoothie?

• First, add the frozen blueberries and plant-based milk to the blender and blend until smooth (about 1 minute).

• Then, add the frozen mango and lime juice and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust any ingredient, then pour the frozen mango smoothie into a tall glass and enjoy!

Pro Recipe Tips

• To adjust the thickness: Adjust how much liquid you add.
• Fresh vs. frozen fruit: The former will still yield a creamy consistency that is made more refreshing with the addition of ice, whereas frozen fruit creates a thick, soft-serve consistency.
• Sweeten to taste: The fruit is usually sweet enough, but taste it and add a touch of maple syrup, date paste/syrup, a sugar-free syrup, etc., if preferred.

Storage Instructions

Smoothies made with frozen ingredients are best consumed immediately before they melt and separate. If using all fresh fruit, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day, but note the nutrients deteriorate over time.

You can also freeze leftover mango blueberry smoothie, either in Souper Cubes (our favorite option), a Ziplock/Stasher bag, or in a popsicle mold – for up to 3 months.

More Vegan Smoothie Recipes

• Cherry chocolate smoothie 
• Kale pineapple smoothie
• Strawberry kale smoothie
• Orange creamsicle smoothie
• Banana beet smoothie
• Ginger fruit smoothie

Photos by Alfonso Revilla