Learn how to make a smoothie without yogurt or banana for a nutritious smoothie any time! You just need a few simple ingredients for a refreshing and creamy beverage that will fill you up. This banana free smoothie contains no added sugar, is plant-based and loaded with fruit, healthy fats, and greens! {Vegan, Gluten-free & Dairy-free}
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Delicious Mango Smoothie Without Yogurt
Don’t get me wrong, I love a good banana and yogurt-infused smoothie, but sometimes it’s nice to have some different options to switch it up!
That’s where this green smoothie without banana or yogurt comes into play!
With a delicious tropical flavour from mango and pineapple, this refreshing smoothie has a creamy texture, yet no yogurt or banana.
It’s naturally sweetened and easy to adapt to your favourite flavours for the best healthy homemade smoothies anytime!
Why We Love This Recipe
- Easy: This is an easy pour-and-go recipe. Add everything to the blender, and you’re good to go!
- Dairy-Free: Naturally dairy-free, this yogurt free smoothie is safe for people who require a dairy-free option or are lactose-intolerant.
- Customizable: Consider this your new base recipe. Adapt it with your favourite fruits for a banana free smoothie anytime!
- Nutritious: This healthy smoothie recipe is a great way to consume more Vitamin A, C, fibre and healthy fats, while sneaking in some vitamin K and potassium-rich greens!
Ingredient Notes
- Light coconut milk: Use your favorite kind of milk. For a vegan smoothie, use plant-based milk like soy milk or light coconut milk, which is naturally creamy.
- Frozen mango cubes: Mango is naturally creamy and will help you get the right texture and sweetness without adding frozen banana.
- Frozen pineapple cubes: The flavour combination of pineapple and mango is so refreshing and will make you feel like you’re at the beach!
- Hemp hearts or chia seeds: These will help thicken your smoothie and add a boost of protein, fibre and healthy fats.
- Baby spinach: Add a small handful of fresh spinach to this green smoothie without banana. You can also use baby kale as an alternative.
How to Make a Smoothie Without Yogurt or Banana – Step-by-Step
1. Add all ingredients to a high-power blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Enjoy!
Keep scrolling to the recipe card below for the full printable recipe!
Recipe Tips:
- If you have don’t have a high-power blend, start by blending half of the frozen fruit at a time. Once the smoothie has reached a smooth consistency, add in the rest of the frozen fruit and continue to blend until smooth and creamy.
- I used light canned coconut milk to make it ultra creamy. I would avoid using full-fat since it may be too thick.
Recipe FAQs
Unfortunately, smoothies don’t store well. The frozen fruit will begin to thaw, separating the smoothie and changing its texture. Instead, you can make little bags of your frozen fruit, spinach and hemp hearts or chia seeds to save a step. Just add those to your blender with your dairy-free milk for a fast morning smoothie!
Even if you don’t have yogurt on hand, you can still have a deliciously creamy yogurt free smoothie. Choose a higher fat plant-based milk, like light coconut milk for a similar texture. Frozen fruits will also bulk up your smoothie to give it a creamy consistency.
Bananas typically have two jobs in a smoothie: to give it a smooth, creamy texture and to add sweetness. You can easily substitute other fruits for the sweetness, but what about the texture? Try blending frozen fruits like the mango and pineapple we’re using in this recipe. You can also sub in frozen berries or add fresh avocado for a silky texture.
The trick is to add creaminess without these two naturally creamy ingredients. Try blending a higher-fat milk like whole milk or coconut milk for a creamier texture. Frozen fruits will thicken your smoothie’s texture, too. You can also try adding half an avocado, a scoop of collagen, hemp seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, some ice cubes, or a dollop of peanut butter or almond butter. Use less liquid for a thicker smoothie.
Storage Guidelines
Since smoothies don’t store well, it’s best to make this smoothie right before drinking.
However, you can freeze leftover smoothie in an ice cube tray or popsicle molds for a refreshing treat later.
Serving Suggestions
Since this recipe doesn’t contain additional protein beyond the hemp hearts, it’s best enjoyed as a snack or side for a complete meal. Enjoy it as a breakfast smoothie with a high-protein dish like an egg casserole or along with a protein muffin or protein bar.
It would be great paired with any of the following recipes:
- Egg White Breakfast Casserole
- Crustless Mini Quiche Recipe
- Oven Baked Eggs
- Healthy Blueberry Protein Muffins
- Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Recipe Variations
- Add extra protein: Protein powder would be a great addition to this healthy smoothie recipe!
- Change the fruit: Replace the mango with frozen strawberries or add your favourite fruit for a custom flavour combination.
- Make it sweeter: For a sweeter smoothie, add fruit juice, like orange juice, a little pure maple syrup, or Medjool dates.
More Delicious Smoothie Recipes
- Simple Green Smoothie Recipe
- Pina Colada Protein Shake
- Raspberry Protein Smoothie
- How to Make a Banana Smoothie Without Yogurt
- Healthy Shamrock Protein Shake
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How to Make a Smoothie without Yogurt or Banana
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups light coconut milk (I used light canned coconut milk)
- 1 1/2 cups diced frozen mango cubes
- 1/4 cup diced frozen pineapple cubes
- 1 tablespoon Hemp hearts or chia seeds
- Small handful of baby spinach
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-power blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you have don’t have a high-power blend, start by blending half of the frozen fruit at a time. Once the smoothie has reached a smooth consistency, add in the rest of the frozen fruit and continue to blend until smooth and creamy.
- I used light canned coconut milk to make it ultra creamy. I would avoid using full-fat since it may be too thick.
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