Mango Kale Smoothie

This 5 ingredient mango kale smoothie is my favourite way to start the day! This vibrant green smoothie is creamy and delicious, comes together in just 5 minutes, and is the best way to increase your daily intake of fruits and vegetables.

I love starting my day, particularly in the hot summer months, with a smoothie. Green smoothies have the power to give you instant gratification that you’ve started your day with a healthy decision as you’ve already ticked off a serve of fruits and vegetables plus an added boost of protein.

And if you’re not a big fan of green smoothies, well I urge you to give this one a go, as I have tried EVERY combination of green smoothie there is and I keep coming back to this combination of mango, kale and almond milk. It blends up into a smooth and creamy drink that’s actually delicious. Plus the addition of vanilla protein powder just adds that extra flavour and creaminess (and will help keep you full all morning).

If you’re a matcha lover, then I think you’ll really love this kale smoothie as it has that earthy, grassy taste to it, with just a hint of sweetness that’s not overpowering.

This mango kale smoothie makes a great low calorie breakfast or a delicious morning snack. Not only is this smoothie healthy but it’s also perfect for dairy free and vegan diets.

If you’re looking for more healthy smoothie ideas for breakfast, then you also need to try this delicious and high protein blueberry banana smoothie.

Key Ingredients

You only need 5 ingredients for this simple green smoothie making it super practical for a busy weekday morning. Plus like all smoothies, you can customise and tweak it based on your taste preferences and what you have on hand.

Note all ingredients and their quantities are laid out in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Frozen mango – frozen mango is the key to the flavour of this recipe as it adds a gentle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the kale. You can definitely use fresh mango instead, but you’ll also want to add some ice cubes so that your smoothie is cold. If mango is not for you, substitute with frozen banana.
• Kale – you can also swap for spinach.
• Medjool dates – for a hint of sweetness along with some added nutrients and an energy boost. You can also use a little honey for a non-vegan alternative.
• Almond milk – I love almond milk for this smoothie as it’s a little lighter than other dairy free milks and still keeps me feeling full all morning. You can easily substitute almond milk for oat milk or soy milk based on taste and preference.
• Protein powder – ensuring we get a good dose of protein in the morning, particularly for women, is super beneficial for a load of reasons (think hormone balancing, sustained energy and feeling satiated), so I like to add a scoop of protein powder to the smoothie to help me increase my daily intake. I of course use a plant-based protein powder, my favourite being the Naked Harvest Vanilla Pancake Batter flavour as it tastes delicious in this smoothie without having any graininess or unpleasant aftertaste.

Step-By-Step Instructions

As mentioned, I really recommend a high speed blender to make this smoothie as the kale can be tough to break down. If you are just using a regular blender, you may need to run it for a bit longer to get that super creamy consistency.

Start by adding all of the ingredients to your blender, ensuring that you’ve removed the seed from your date/s first. You’ll also want to make sure that you’ve rinsed and removed the hard stems of the kale as well.

Blend everything up until smooth and creamy. The kale should break down and the smoothie will be a bright and vibrant shade of green.

Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately while cold as this is when it tastes the best. You can even add a few ice cubes to the blender to ensure it’s super cold.

This recipe is written to make just one large smoothie, but can be very easily doubled to serve two.

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More healthy breakfast ideas:

Smashed Avocado on Toast
Matcha Chia Pudding
Healthy Banana Bread with Oats
Vanilla Overnight Oats
No-Bake Peanut Butter Muesli Bars

This recipe was originally published in 2018 and has been republished to include more helpful information and new photos.