Strawberry Mango Smoothie | Natalie’s Well being

Why do you have to attempt it?

• It is additional scrumptious. Fruity, additional clean, and really refreshing.
• It is full of important vitamins, particularly proteins, vitamin C, antioxidants, and probiotics good for digestion and immunity.
• It is fairly filling and nutritious, an ideal drink for weight reduction.
• It packs wholesome Omega-3s.
• It is made with just a few easy elements and with out added sugars.
• It is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
• It is tremendous simple to whip up + plus youngsters adore it!

Elements used

You have to just a few easy pantry elements for this stunning strawberry and mango smoothie recipe.

• Strawberries. Strawberries are pleasant fruit. They're loaded with vitamin C and plenty of different highly effective immune-boosting antioxidants. (Source) I really like them as a result of they're low-carb, cut back irritation and hold our intestine and coronary heart wholesome. (Source) I used frozen strawberries for this smoothie, however contemporary will work advantageous too.
• Mango. Mango is one other fruit full of vitamin C and highly effective antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. (Source) You need to use contemporary or frozen mango on this recipe.
• Banana. It is stuffed with essential vitamins, particularly potassium and gut-friendly fibers. It is also very filling and nice for power. Test “Recipe variations” for concepts on how you can swap banana on this recipe.
• Milk of alternative. I used almond milk, however any dairy or non-dairy milk comparable to oat, cashew, or soy milk will work advantageous right here.
• Yogurt. I used vegan almond yogurt right here, however you need to use any yogurt (common, low-fat, and even Greek yogurt) to make this strawberry mango drink. Kefir can be an ideal choice if you wish to add extra probiotics.

To make it extra attention-grabbing, creamy, and tremendous wholesome, I additionally added:

• Almond butter. Almond butter is full of wholesome monounsaturated fat, fibers, proteins, and plenty of important minerals and nutritional vitamins. It made this smoothie extra nutritious and balanced. I used pure creamy almond butter.
• Floor flax seeds. Flax seeds are full of Omega-3s which enhance temper, enhance immunity, and battle irritation. Additionally, flax seeds are full of fibers. 

Find out how to make Strawberry Mango Smoothie

Making this strawberry and mango smoothie is kind of simple. It'll take you 5 minutes and all you want is an effective blender.

Step-by-step directions

• Step 1: Put together the elements.
  • Begin with making ready and measuring all of the elements. I like to make use of measuring cups.
  • In case you are utilizing contemporary strawberries, wash them and take away strawberry stems.
  • In case you are utilizing contemporary mango, peel it and lower it into cubes.
  • You probably have complete flax seeds, be sure to grind them in a grinder earlier than utilizing them.
• Step 2: Combine the smoothie.
  • Take the blender and add all elements. Observe: add moist elements first for simpler mixing.
  • Activate the blender and blend at excessive velocity till you get a clean texture.
  • If the smoothie is just too thick, add slightly extra liquid – milk or water. Mix once more till the smoothie is clean.
  • Style the smoothie and add extra sweetener for those who like. (See the “Sweetener advice” for options)
• Step 3: Serve the smoothie.
  • Switch the smoothie right into a tall smoothie glass. 
  • Add toppings (non-obligatory): I used bee pollen. Be artistic right here and add toppings you want. 
  • Serve and revel in!

Substitutions

• You need to use contemporary or frozen fruits.
• You need to use any plant-based milk right here besides coconut milk. Coconut milk (from a field) will not work nicely right here when it comes to pairing with different flavors. Cow's milk works nicely too.
• You need to use any sort of yogurt right here, common, low-fat, Greek-style, and even kefir or probiotic yogurt. Dairy or non-dairy, they're all advantageous.
• You'll be able to substitute almond butter with peanut butter or cashew butter. Tahini works nicely too.
• You'll be able to substitute flax seeds with chia seeds or hemp seeds.

Smoothie variations

This strawberry and mango smoothie is vegan and gluten-free.

Make it with out banana: Substitute banana with ½ avocado. On this case, you might want so as to add additional sweetener. See the “Sweetener advice” for options.

Make it weight reduction pleasant: Use solely ½ banana to chop down energy.

Add protein powder: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder. This can switch smoothie into an ideal protein-packed, post-workout shake.

Ideas for storing

• Retailer in a smoothie cup with a lid and hold refrigerated for as much as sooner or later.
• In case you left the smoothie standing lengthy it is going to set. Remember to shake or stir it earlier than consuming!
• Bear in mind, all smoothies oxidate when left standing. That is not dangerous. Nevertheless it's greatest to have the smoothie contemporary.

Recipe ideas

• If you're including elements to a blender, at all times add the liquids first. Doing this can assist your blender run simply and it'll stop lumps.
• Use a high-power blender to make sure all the pieces blends nicely and the smoothie is silky clean. 
• Frozen strawberries and mango are the most effective for making this smoothie. They mix right into a thick, refreshing drink that offers you a chilly punch.
• If you do not have frozen strawberries or mango at hand, simply pop the contemporary strawberries and cubed mango within the freezer for 1 hour.
• You need to use a frozen banana too. This will make the smoothie additional thick and even laborious to combine. In that case, add slightly extra milk when mixing to regulate thickness.
• If you do not have frozen fruits, simply use contemporary ones. And for chilly punch, use ice cubes.
• Keep away from store-bought mango pulp or canned mango.
• You probably have complete flax seeds, be sure to grind them earlier than mixing them in a smoothie. Grinding flax seeds is one of the best ways to profit from their well being advantages.
• All the time use unsweetened non-dairy milk and pure unsweetened yogurts. Learn the elements record on the again of the label.
• Ensure you use pure almond butter with out added sugars or palm oil.

Sweetener advice

This smoothie makes use of banana as a pure sweetener. I do not suggest including any additional sugar. However for those who discover the smoothie not candy sufficient, you may add some.

• Add 1-2 dates, date syrup, liquid honey, or maple syrup.
• In case you are utilizing dates, be sure to soak them in heat water for not less than 10 minutes. Drain them earlier than utilizing them.
• Use liquid stevia or any liquid low-carb sweetener for the low-carb choice.
• Coconut sugar or some other cristal sugar will not work nicely right here. It won't dissolve nicely in a chilly smoothie combination.