This creamy mango smoothie combines ripe mango, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, fresh ginger, honey, and ice. The banana makes it naturally thick and creamy, while a little fresh ginger balances all that sweet fruit. Everything goes into the blender, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes.
Growing up, my mom made smoothies with fresh fruit all the time, and this mango smoothie was one of her combinations. She would blend mango with banana, yogurt, milk, a little fresh ginger, honey, and ice.
I especially love the ginger in this one. You don’t need enough to make it taste like ginger; just a little cuts through the sweetness of the mango and banana and makes the whole smoothie taste fresher.
And unlike my mango lassi, where mango and yogurt are really the stars, the banana and ginger make this taste and feel much more like a fruit smoothie.
Why you’ll love this mango smoothie
- Thick and creamy – Banana and Greek yogurt give it body without needing frozen fruit.
- Fresh fruit flavor – Mango is still the star, with banana adding natural sweetness and creaminess.
- A little fresh ginger – Just enough to balance the sweetness without overpowering the mango.
- Ready in 5 minutes – Add everything to the blender, blend, and serve.
Ingredients and substitutes
- Mango – Use ripe, sweet mangoes for the best flavor. Fresh mango is wonderful in season, but frozen mango works just as well. If using frozen mango, reduce the ice.
- Banana – Adds natural sweetness and gives the smoothie a thicker, creamier texture. A ripe banana works best, but avoid one that’s so overripe that its flavor takes over the mango.
- Greek yogurt – Gives the smoothie body and a slight tang that balances the sweet fruit. Regular plain yogurt works too, but the smoothie will be a little thinner.
- Milk – Helps everything blend and gives you a smooth, drinkable consistency. Whole milk makes it creamier, but you can use the milk you normally drink.
- Fresh ginger – You only need a little. Fresh ginger adds a lovely freshness and cuts through the sweetness of the mango and banana. I wouldn’t substitute ground ginger here; fresh tastes much better in a smoothie.
- Honey – Add this according to the sweetness of your fruit. If your mango and banana are very ripe, you may need less.
- Ice – Makes the smoothie thick, frothy, and properly cold. If you’re using frozen mango or banana, start with less ice.
Step-by-step: Mango smoothie
1. Prep the fruit
Peel and chop the mango and banana. Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.
2. Add to the blender
Add the mango, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, ginger, honey, and ice to the blender.
3. Blend
Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is thicker than you like, add a little more milk and blend again.
4. Taste and serve
Taste and adjust the honey if necessary. Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold and frothy.
Mango Smoothie
This easy mango smoothie combines ripe mango, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, fresh ginger, honey, and ice. It’s thick, creamy, fruity, and ready in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 large (1½ cups) Ripe mango peeled and chopped
- 1 med (1 cup) Banana peeled
- 120 g (½ cup) Greek yogurt
- 120 ml (½ cup) Whole Milk
- ½ tsp Fresh ginger finely grated
- 1 tbsp Honey or to taste
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Method
- Prep the fruit: Peel and chop the mango and banana. Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.
- Blend: Add the mango, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, ginger, honey, and ice to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. If necessary, add a little more milk to adjust the consistency.
- Taste and adjust: Taste and adjust the honey if needed. Add more milk if necessary. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Mango: Use ripe, flavorful mangoes. The better the mango, the better the smoothie.
- Banana: Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and creaminess, but avoid an extremely overripe banana if you want the mango flavor to remain prominent.
- Ginger: Start with ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger. Add more only if you prefer a stronger ginger flavor.
- Sweetness: Taste before adding additional honey.
- Very ripe mango and banana may need little extra sweetener.
- Frozen fruit: If using frozen mango or banana, start with about half the ice and add more only if needed.
- Consistency: Add extra milk 1–2 tablespoons at a time for a thinner smoothie.
- Chia seeds: Add 1 tablespoon chia seeds if desired. They’re optional and not necessary for the basic recipe.
- Protein powder: You can add a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder. Add a little more milk if the smoothie becomes too thick.
- Serve immediately: The smoothie is best freshly blended while thick, cold, and frothy.
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Mention @veenaazmanov_kitchen or tag #veenaazmanovkitchen!Tips for the best mango smoothie
- Use really ripe mangoes. Mango is the main flavor here, so a bland mango will give you a bland smoothie.
- Don’t overdo the banana. One banana gives you creaminess and sweetness without hiding the mango.
- Go easy on the ginger. Start with ½ teaspoon. You should notice its freshness without having ginger dominate the smoothie.
- Taste before adding more honey. The sweetness changes depending on the mango and banana you’re using.
- Adjust the milk last. Blend first and add more milk only if you want a thinner smoothie.
- Reduce the ice with frozen fruit. Too much ice eventually dilutes the mango flavor.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but the banana contributes both sweetness and body, so the smoothie will be thinner and less creamy. You can add a little more mango and yogurt to compensate.
Yes. Frozen mango makes the smoothie especially thick and cold. Reduce the amount of ice at first, then add more only if needed.
Yes, although you’ll lose some of the creamy texture and tang. For a yogurt-free mango smoothie, I’d use your Mango Coconut Smoothie as the internal link here rather than giving readers another version of this recipe.
Absolutely. Add about 1 tablespoon if you like chia seeds in your smoothies. They aren’t necessary for this recipe, though.
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I love mango, especially in smoothies and this one looks and sounds delicious!
It sure was so delicious Michelle
I love this combination! Definitely perfect for summer.
Thanks Brandi
I wish I could find mangoes where I live so I could make this smoothie! It sounds so delicious 🙂
Where do you live Thanh… I’m sure you can find frozen mangoes!!
These look so delicious and refreshing! What a perfect summer treat. I am going to have to try one of these as the weather continues to heat up. Thanks for sharing! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
Thank you Luci. So happy to hear that
I have pinned this! I love mango in anything, so smoothies are perfect! The Florida mangoes are just coming in down here in Miami. Looking forward to trying this recipe!
Thanks Amanda.. Same here… looking forward to mangoes this season too