Mango and Chocolate Protein Smoothie Recipe
This mango and chocolate protein smoothie recipe is creamy, energizing, and perfect for post-workout, breakfast, or cravings. It’s high in protein, easy to customize, and gives you a tropical dessert-like drink that fuels you with clean ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe banana fresh or frozen
- ½ to 1 cup chopped mango fresh or frozen
- 1 to 1½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ to 1 scoop chocolate protein powder optional
- ¾ cup milk of choice almond, oat, or dairy
- 2 to 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- ½ tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed optional
- Ice cubes if fruits are not frozen
- Splash of vanilla extract or cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Freeze banana and mango chunks in advance if you prefer a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Add Fruits: Add chopped banana and mango to your blender.
- Add Chocolate Base: Add cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder (or both).
- Add Yogurt and Milk: Mix in 2–4 tbsp of Greek yogurt and ¾ cup of milk. Add chia/flaxseed if using.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with milk or ice if needed.
- Serve: Pour into a glass or bowl. Top with cacao nibs, banana/mango slices, or chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
If you are making it for weight loss, you should use unsweetened almond milk, skip yogurt, and boost with chia for fullness. If you want dessert vibes, go for vanilla yogurt and drizzle sugar-free chocolate on top.