I haven’t been doing a great job of getting a lot of protein in lately. My diet has been more carbs + veggies than protein. I decided to switch up my breakfast (which had been toast and fruit) for protein shakes and in an effort to expand my horizons beyond peanut butter and bananas… I’ve been trying some new combinations.
Lately, that’s been tropical.
Frozen mango is one of my favorite snacks, so I almost always have a bag of frozen chunks in the freezer. I’ve tried dried mango, since it’s a little more portable, but in my opinion it’s not nearly as delicious as the frozen kind. That was my inspiration for going tropical.
If you want to get fancy, you can add some fun toppings!
Tropical Mango Smoothie
- 1 cup almond milk (or coconut milk)
- 3/4 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used Designer Whey)
- 1 tbsp shredded, unsweetened coconut
- 2 tbsp walnut pieces (optional)
Blend it up and give it a taste! I didn’t use any sweetener in mine, but depending on the protein powder you use you may need some. Make sure you pick a good protein powder!
Not a bad way to start the day off, right? After a busy day at work, I got to meet up with my friend Eric, who was in town from Texas. We grabbed dinner at The Savory Grain – pear salad for him, kale salad for me. Naturally, we had to celebrate with a little bubbly as well.
I swear we’re not drinking in the middle of the street, it’s just the awkward patio angle. I hadn’t seen him for a month or so, and we had a great time getting caught up on life, wedding plans (me), business ideas (him), and all the little things we had missed! It’s sad when good friends live far away, but it makes catching up feel so special!
I do love a good tropical protein smoothie 🙂 🙂 I usually add some pineapple into mine as well.
does a beach come with that smoothie? I need! haha
Oooh what a great simple smoothie! I never know how to incorporate mango in my fruit smoothies because it’s so overpowering to my taste buds – but this is a good compromise. How about… ONLY mango 🙂
I really need to be better about getting my protein in in the morning! This smoothie sounds super-delicious!
ineed to get some frozen mangoes in my freezer soon.
I’m actually having a smoothie for breakfast as I write this comment! It is still a bit cold where I am to have them often but this seems like a recipe I will definitely want to try out when it is warmer!
YUM! I love adding things like pineapple and mango to my smoothies. Never thought to use coconut milk though. Will def. try that soon!
Mmm I bet frozen pineapple would be good!
Such a simple yet totally delicious smoothie! I really need to get my hands on some frozen mango chunks!!
Aww lovely photo of you and your friend 🙂 The bubbly helps too 🙂 happy hump day Liz! -Iva
I think we all go through phases with eating more/less protein and more/less carbs. Right now I am in the more carbs phase and eating oatmeal with fruit every morning. And of course peanut butter. I never got on board with the shakes/smoothies/juices, weird right?
I think you’re right- so much of it is a phase! Sometimes I heavy up on carbs, sometimes it’s protein!
I have been really craving protein smoothies lately. I guess it’s the warmer weather setting in.
This is totally my kind of breakfast! Have you seen the coconut almond milk? I bet that would taste great in this recipe.
Yes!! That stuff is soo good!
I use that same protein powder and have made some really good tropical smoothies with coconut milk lately. Now I just need to pick up some mango, I love that idea!
Have you tried the almond-coconut blend from Almond Breeze?! I looove it!
Mango smoothies are one of my favorites! Love making them with a little mango Greek yogurt too!
Yummm that tropical mango smoothie sounds to die for. I’m just like you– hard to pull me away from the usual peanut butter/banana combo, but when I do it’s always pretty amazing, Especially when it involves mango. Sounds a bit like a virgin pina colada! Mmm mm
I love mango smoothies! I also love making them super thick and topping them with my tropical Paleo granola. So good!
Yum, this reminds me of summer!
Yum, I can imagine how delicious this is! This morning I put some peanut butter in my kale strawberry banana smoothie, but protein powder is a good idea for when pb doesn’t quite work with the other flavors 🙂
I made a banana pineapple smoothie the other day and it has been RULING my life. Seriously can’t get enough of those tropical flavahhsss!! 😉
Can’t wait to try this Protein Smoothie ! Sounds yummy!
I made this but with orange juice! It was delish!! Thanks for the inspiration! Love smoothies!
Mango and coconut – what’s not to love in this recipe? I brought in some mangoes yesterday and have been thinking up of ways to use them. This smoothie looks like the perfect fit for them.
Hi there. I have a protein powder question. I live in the UK and wondered where I can buy the whey you mentioned in your post? I currently use icon nutrition protein and fancied a change. Thank you. Love your blog!! Hannah.
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