Why We Love This Mango Green Tea Smoothie Recipe
I have hang-ups… I’ll admit it. They say all artists do. wink For instance, I only drink hot caffeine in the afternoon, to get me through the 3 pm slump. I don’t like sweet breakfast foods in the morning; I’d rather have them as dessert. (Like waffles!) And I won’t drink a smoothie, no matter how good it tastes, unless it also comes in a pretty color. So today’s mango smoothie with green tea is my new favorite, because it’s sweet, but not too sweet, comes in a pretty color, and the caffeine is in fact cold. It might be the perfect breakfast. This creamy mango smoothie combines tangy mangoes with the earthy quality of green tea. And since we’re getting a good dose of green tea first thing in the morning, you’ll have plenty of energy to take on the day!
Ingredients You Need
Ripe fresh mango – or frozen mango Water – boiling Green tea bags – steep in hot water Ice Frozen Banana – half of one Honey – optional for added sweetness
If you like your smoothies extra thick, keeping all the ingredients chilled is the key.
How to Make The Best Mango Smoothie
Pro Tip: Keep a pitcher of green tea to keep in the fridge for smoothie making. Then it’s ready to go when you need it! It’s as easy as that. Just prep, combine, and blend. You can add in some ice cubes to make it thicker for a smoothie bowl experience.
Tips and Tricks
Sometimes I cut mangoes and place them in the freezer if they are on the verge of going bad. Ripe frozen mango is a good substitute for fresh. You can also add protein powder to your mango smoothie if you like. Or powdered greens…but then the color wouldn’t be pretty.
Optional Add-Ins
This simple smoothie is delicious as-is, but you can also try adding other ingredients like these ones:
Orange juice or pineapple juice Coconut milk, almond milk, or cashew milk Raw cashews or almonds Frozen peaches or berries
Looking for More Smoothie Recipes? Be Sure to Try:
Simple Strawberry Smoothie Recipe Green Protein Smoothie Recipe Smoothie King Caribbean Way Smoothie Recipe Strawberry Chocolate Mint Smoothie Recipe Easiest Healthy Watermelon Smoothie
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