Mango Tango Smoothie is a refreshing drink that can be enjoyed any time throughout the day. It’s the perfect drink to cool down with in the warm summer months. This recipe is great for the whole family!
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This mango tango smoothie blends into a flavorful creamy puree, perfect for a snack and even a dessert. It's cool, refreshing and full of tropical flavors, including orange, pineapple, banana and mango. It's the perfect summer drink with great flavors!
Good as a quick and easy beverage on the go!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This is a simple smoothie to make and it takes only 5 minutes to make. The whole family will love this sweet treat, especially in the warm summer months.
It's a great way to sneak in fruit while still making smoothies taste good!
Ingredients You Need
- Orange juice: High in many nutrients, especially vitamin C and adds the perfect sweetness to the smoothie.
- Banana: Has enough moisture to blend well, but are still thick enough that they do not turn into pure liquid when blended.
- Pineapple sherbet: Creamy and smooth and full of sweet pineapple flavor.
- Mango chunks: Sweet, creamy fruit that provides a good amount of vitamin A.
- Ice: Keeps the smoothie nice and frosty, plus it lends more volume.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend for one full minute, or until all the ingredients are blended down to the desired texture.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Expert Tips
- Frozen fruit thickens smoothies. Using frozen mango slices will help thicken up the smoothie.
- If the smoothie comes out too thick, add orange juice, pineapple juice or water in small amounts until the desired texture is achieved.
- If you prefer a thicker texture, add more ice and continue blending.
- For a less sweet smoothie, replace orange juice with coconut water or coconut milk.
Variations
- Add yogurt. Regular and Greek yogurt with tropical flavors are great ways to thicken smoothies.
- Make mango tango ice pops by freezing the smoothie liquid in popsicle molds with popsicle sticks!
- Make your mango tango an adult drink by adding a splash of rum.
Storing & Freezing
Storing: Place the leftover smoothie in a sealed mason jar. Store in the refrigerator for about a day.
Freezing: Freeze the smoothie in a freezer safe container and thaw it when you're ready to drink it again.
Recipe FAQ's
You can use fresh fruit, but frozen fruit gives the smoothie an icy thick texture.
Yes! Use your favorite flavors. To keep your smoothie tropical, try pineapple juice!
No! The ice adds a thicker texture to the smoothie. Using frozen fruit typically eliminates the need for ice.
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Mango Tango Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup orange juice or pineapple juice
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 cup pineapple sherbet
- 2 cups mango chunks
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend for one full minute, or until all the ingredients are blended down to the desired texture.
Notes
- Frozen fruit thickens smoothies. Using frozen mango slices will help thicken up the smoothie.
- If the smoothie comes out too thick, add orange juice, pineapple juice or water in small amounts until the desired texture is achieved.
- If you prefer a thicker texture, add more ice and continue blending.
- For a less sweet smoothie, replace orange juice with coconut water or coconut milk.
- Storing: Place the leftover smoothie in a sealed mason jar. Store in the refrigerator for about a day.
- Freezing: Freeze the smoothie in a freezer safe container and thaw it when you're ready to drink it again.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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