This Mango Spinach Smoothie with Ginger is a delicious, quick and easy breakfast or snack that both kids and adults love. With banana, spinach, ginger and mango it's sweet and fresh with a gingery kick - dairy-free, vegan, and loaded with half of all the greens you need in a day.
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This Mango Spinach Smoothie, sometimes with slight variations, has been my go-to green smoothie for years now. It's a great pick-me-up any time of day, any time of year. Sometimes I add yogurt, sometimes I use kale instead of spinach, but the flavors stay the same.
The flavors in this Mango Spinach Smoothie just work, and I think you will love this green mango smoothie just as much as I do!
Why you will love this recipe
- Quick & easy to make
- All healthy - just fruit & veggies
- Sweet and fresh, with a gingery kick - a perfect blend of flavors
- Can be made with frozen fruit - so it's easy to keep the ingredients on hand
- Perfect creaminess thanks to the banana
- 50% of the greens you need in a day. For real!
- Can be made ahead of time without losing too much flavor
- Easy to adapt to fit whatever you have at home
What you need to make a Mango Spinach Smoothie
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Fresh ginger can be skipped, or swapped for turmeric or ground ginger
- Use organic ginger if you don't want to peel it
- Lemon juice can be swapped for lime juice, but needs to be fresh either way
- Coconut water can be swapped for regular cold water
- Banana can be fresh or frozen, and preferably very ripe, and it can be substituted for avocado. If you want less sugar, use just half a banana, or opt for avocado.
- Mango - frozen mango chunks work great, and will keep your smoothie cold, but you can use fresh mango as well. You can also swap it for blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pineapple or an orange.
- Spinach (or baby spinach) is best when fresh, but you can also use frozen, as well as another leafy green like kale
Optional additions
- Seeds add extra fiber: opt for hemp seeds or chia seeds
- Protein keeps you full for longer. I recommend a vegan protein powder, for example hemp protein powder
- Superfoods like spirulina, wheatgrass, aloe vera or bee pollen
- Spices like cayenne or turmeric (fresh or dried)
- Healthy fats from avocado, coconut oil or homemade nut butters
How to make it
- Place all ingredients, except coconut water in a high powered blender and pour in half of the coconut water
- Blend until smooth and make sure there are no solid pieces left
- Add the rest of the coconut water
- Blend again, until smooth and creamy
- Pour in a nice glass
- Serve your Mango Spinach Smoothie with a straw, and enjoy!
Tips & tricks
- Peel ginger with a potato peeler or spoon - or buy organic ginger and skip the peeling altogether
- Add just a little bit of liquids to begin for the smoothest smoothie
- Adjust the consistency with more or less coconut water
- Make it lower in sugar by using just half of a banana, or switching the banana for half an avocado
- Make it even creamier by swapping half of the coconut water for Greek yogurt
- Use at least one frozen ingredient to keep the smoothie cold - frozen banana is great. Or add an ice cube!
- Get more tips in this post all about how to make the best healthy smoothies
Recipe FAQ
Is raw spinach good in smoothies?
Yes, smoothies are a great way to "eat" spinach! You can't even taste it when it's mixed in with all those other flavorful ingredients.
I don't like banana. Can I still make this?
Yes! Just swap the banana for half of an avocado instead.
Can you mix fruit and vegetables in a smoothie?
Yes, mixing fruit and vegetables in a smoothie is a great wat to eat your greens. Adding sweet and flavorful fruits to a vegetable smoothie can also help mask the taste of any veggies you are not too fond of.
Recipe variations
This Mango Ginger Smoothie can be varied in so many ways - you'll never grow tired of it! Here are some examples:
- Pineapple Spinach Smoothie: pineapple instead of mango
- Mango Kale Smoothie: kale instead of spinach
- Mango Spinach Yogurt Smoothie: yogurt instead of banana, or use both
- Mango Avocado Smoothie: avocado instead of banana, or use both
- Mango Turmeric Smoothie: turmeric instead of ginger
- Make smoothie bowls and top with seeds, granola, and whatever you like
Storing, freezing and making ahead
- Make it the day before: Store in the fridge in an airtight container. Give it a good stir before drinking!
- Storing: Store leftover smoothies in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 2 days
- Freezing: Freeze leftovers as popsicles for a great treat you can keep for up to 3 months.
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Recipe
Mango Spinach Smoothie
Print RateServings: 1 large smoothie
Calories: 254kcal
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 2 inches ginger
- ½ lemon juice only
- 10 mint leaves more if small leaves
- ¾ cup coconut water divided
- ¾ cup frozen mango
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except coconut water in a high powered blender and cover. Pour in half of the coconut water, and mix until smooth and no whole pieces are left of the ginger or mango.1 banana, 1 handful fresh spinach, 2 inches ginger, ½ lemon, 10 mint leaves, ¾ cup coconut water, ¾ cup frozen mango
- Add the rest of the coconut water and mix again, until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately!¾ cup coconut water
Equipment (may contain affiliate links)
- Measuring cups (metric or US)*
Notes
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Fresh ginger can be skipped, or swapped for turmeric or ground ginger
- Lemon juice can be swapped for lime juice, but needs to be fresh either way
- Coconut water can be swapped for regular cold water
- Banana can be fresh or frozen, and preferably very ripe, and it can be substituted for avocado. If you want less sugar, use just half a banana.
- Mango - frozen works great, and will keep your smoothie cold, but you can use fresh as well. You can also swap it for blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pineapple or an orange.
- Spinach is best when fresh, but you can also use frozen, as well as another leafy green like kale
Tips & tricks
- Peel * ginger with a potato peeler or spoon - or buy organic ginger and skip the peeling altogether
- Add just a little bit of liquids to begin for the smoothest smoothie
- Adjust the consistency with more or less coconut water
- Make it lower in sugar by using just half of a banana, or switching the banana for half an avocado
- Make it even creamier by swapping half of the coconut water for Greek yogurt
- Use at least one frozen ingredient to keep the smoothie cold. Or add an ice cube!
- Get more tips in this post all about how to make the best healthy smoothies
Storing, freezing and making ahead
- Make it the day before: Store in the fridge in an airtight container. Give it a good stir before drinking!
- Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 2 days
- Freezing: Freeze leftovers as popsicles for a great treat you can keep for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 1437mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 4664IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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Natalie
This smoothie looks delicious and so refreshing. Absolutely love the addition of ginger. Sounds so good for health too. I must give this smoothie a try.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you so much Natalie! Hope you try it - I think you will love it!
Jeannette (Jay Joy)
I am really happy that the green smoothies get loads of fiber in just one cup. Mango and ginger are a perfect match.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Same here! Just loading up on all those goodies! Thanks for commenting!
Leslie
You sound just like me! I love to eat healthy but I'm not against friend food and cheese! haha. Love this mango smoothie recipe!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Leslie! Everything in moderation, right?
Linda
Like you, I've been on and off when it comes to a smoothie. But this gets me so excited and I can't wait to try this for breakfast.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Linda, so happy you like it! Let me know how it works for breakfast for you 😉
Claudia Lamascolo
oh I am saving this one for my mango stash! I have two mango trees this will be handy!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Aren't you lucky!! Hope you enjoy!
Cheese Curd In Paradise
I am loving this to start my day! The ginger with the mango and coconut water are so yummy and refreshing. Green smoothies are fantastic to pack in all the goodies!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Same here! Best way to hide those greens 😉
Melanie @ Bon Appét'Eat
With everything I indulged this summer, this is totally the kind of smoothie that would give me a good reset!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Same here!! Currently on detox month and then this comes in handy 😉
GUNJAN C Dudani
I have tons of mango and have been thinking about how to use them. This smoothie is already in my blender to be blended. Therefore, I am heading back to the kitchen to get refreshed with this delicious smoothie.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Love it! Hope you enjoyed! 😀
Ramona
The combination mango and ginger is something I have never tried. This is on my table tomorrow for breakfast without a fail. A great start to my busy day. Delicious !
Emmeline Kemperyd
Such a yummy combination! Hope you enjoy!
Byron E Thomas
Ha! I think I'm more off than on and I've got the body to prove it! They say life is too short to worry about those things, but I think we can all do things in moderation. For example, a smoothie like this one once or twice a week would be a great, healthy choice.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Agreed!! Have whatever you want AND a smoothie too 😉
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
I have ALWAYS wanted to make a smoothie with ginger, but I never seem to have it on hand! This looks so good! Bookmarked 🙂
Emmeline Kemperyd
Oh really?! This is a yummy one to start out with then!