This Mango Protein Smoothie without yogurt tasteslike a creamsicle! It tastes better because it doesn't just rely on protein powder for protein. Delicious, healthy, easy to make, and almost 25g of protein per serving. (Gluten Free, Vegan option).
Blend: To a blender, add 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder, 1 cup frozen mango chunks, ½ banana, ⅓ cup orange juice, ½ cup milk, and 1 tablespoon hemp seeds(see note 4). Blend until smooth. (If needed, you can thin with more milk). Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Notes
Protein Powder: The vanilla protein powder you choose will impact the flavor of the smoothie, so use one you personally love. For vegan option, use a plant-based protein powder. (Note: Nutrition will vary slightly by brand).
Orange Juice: Try to use a high-quality orange juice not from concentrate. If you want to make freshly-squeezed orange juice, 1 orange typically yields ¼ to ⅓ cup juice.
Milk: Use a plain, unsweetened milk. Soy milk or cow's milk have the most protein. But, other plant-based milks work too. (Protein powder usually tastes sweet so avoid choosing a sweetened milk for this smoothie).
Ice: Frozen mango chunks make for a cold smoothie, without the need for ice. If you want an even bigger and colder smoothie, add ½ to 1 cup of ice (but it dilutes the flavor slightly). If you don't have frozen mango, you can use fresh mango and ice.
Garnish ideas (optional): Hemp seeds or mango sprinkled on top of the smoothie. Or a slice of fresh orange or mango on the side of the glass.