Smoothies are a great way to watch what you are eating and add protein to your meals. Try this Coconut Mango Smoothie for a light and refreshing meal during the holidays.
From November through December it is usually a food eating frenzy around here. Cookies, cakes, pies, fudge, and much more can be found just about anywhere we go. And I feel the need to "sample" all of it...in the name of research, of course.
Now I realize that most people associate smoothies with summer time. But I am here to tell you that is a misconception. Smoothies are a wonderful option to balance out all the eating you will be doing during the holidays too. You get your dairy, fruit, and protein all in one glass.
Kids also love smoothies...I like to call this one a "milkshake" and watch my kids come running. They are ice cream monsters...so, please do not tell them this has no ice cream whatsoever. I'm sure one day they will figure out that I have been "tricking" them with frozen fruit and greek yogurt, but for now mums the word. The consistency of this smoothie has the creamy, smooth texture of ice cream, but without all those extra sugar calories.
That just means bring on the fudge...oh, wait that's not how this is supposed to work.
Smoothies are also great for those days when you have to run errands and need to eat on the go. I love how quickly I can have a smoothie made using this little blender.
I drop all my smoothie ingredients into the blender and hit the Auto Smoothie button. 45 seconds later I have a perfectly blended smoothie.
Pour it into a to go cup using the no mess pouring spout, and you are ready to head out to the stores for a day of shopping...or fudge testing. Whichever comes first.
Recipe
Coconut Mango Smoothie
This Coconut Mango Smoothie makes a delicious and filling meal. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or an after school snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and top with extra frozen fruit, if desired. Makes 1 serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 325Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 104mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 4gSugar: 26gProtein: 38g
Deb
I'd make an Orange & Raspberry Smoothie right now, but it'd be fun to make smoothies that I've not had before too!! 🙂
Happy Valley Chow
What a fantastic smoothie, sounds delicious!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Averie @ Averie Cooks
I love mango smoothies! huge huge huge fan!
I'd make lots of smoothies in this new blender 🙂
Auntiepatch
Strawberry & Banana is always good. However, I have some Blackberries in the fridge that would be good with a banana!
Becky @ LovetobeintheKitchen
This smoothie looks so good or I would make a green smoothie!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen
I LOVE smoothies for a good way to eat something healthy on the go! I love anything with strawberry, though I like your idea with coconut and mango at this time of the year. It would make me feel like I was in the tropics! 😉
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
Smoothies are definitely the best way to get clean after the food frenzy! I would so make a strawberry banana smoothie!
Ken
I would make a pumpkin puree and banana smoothie!
Sylvia Zajis
I would make an "adult" peach smoothie. Frozen peaches, peach schnapps, a little yogurt...yumm!
Debra McJunkin
The flavor smoothie I would make would be Orange, Strawberry, Banana...
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff
I'd make something with a banana!
Theresa J
My new facorite smoothie is a Chamango. So delicious
Nancy A.
I would definitely try this Coconut Mango Smoothie as it sounds so delicious! I would love to have a smoothie every morning and this gift would certainly make that possible!
Bryn
Strawberry banana smoothies
holly
probably something with strawberries!
Mona G.
This smoothie sounds delicious besides being healthy....I would love to win these blenders....I would make one every day 🙂
I think I already follow you on FB, will check and leave msg. also same for twitter....so will do that also...and will check out the easy entry on Hamilton Beach on FB too....
Kristin PEARSON
I could use a blender! So I can make this smoothie!
Ellen DeIeso
The first kind of smoothie i would make if i won a new blender would be strawberry banana.
Natalie W
Saving that recipe! Sounds so good. Love the style of this blender. Great giveaway! Thank you,
Natalie W.
Mary Stewart
I love mango's! So I'd be making mango smoothies all day long!!!