Frozen Mango Smoothie Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many cups of frozen mango is one mango? ›

An average 12-ounce mango will provide approximately one cup of cubed fruit. If you're using frozen mango for this recipe, you'll use two cups of frozen cubed mango.

Mango and Other Fruits

Sweets that pair perfectly with mango are coconut, cream, peach, pineapple, and banana. If you're looking to spice things up, you can also use mango in conjunction with lemon, lime, onion, and avocado.

Feel free to use tea or soy –experiment and have fun! Typically you would add ice to a smoothie, but if your fruit is pre-frozen, it is unnecessary to use ice. Adding fruit juice is a good option, but remember to be aware of the sugar content of any fruit juice you are adding to your smoothie.

Think of building flavors in your smoothie as you would think of building flavors while baking. Add spices like ground cinnamon or turmeric, floral extracts like rose water or orange flower water, finely grated fresh ginger, or vanilla extract. If you have some around, add a scoop of protein powder to the mix.

One medium mango contains approximately two cups of edible fruit. Mangos have natural tenderizing properties, making them a perfect ingredient for marinades. When selecting a mango, squeeze the fruit gently.

A ripe, 12-ounce mango will provide about 1 cup of fruit. Slightly larger (13- to 14-ounce) mangoes will leave you with a bit extra if you want to add a few slices of mango for a garnish.

Fruits like green apples, bananas, apricots, raspberries, and avocados can lift a mango to new heights or act as a complementary companion in many applications. Look to spices and herbs to underscore the floral, zingy notes of mango. Cardamom, basil, cilantro, mint, and chilis are good places to start experimenting.

Mango and banana can most definitely be eaten together. It is very safe. No harmful effects will result from eating the two together. In fact, having the two fruits together can not only be incredibly delicious but also quite beneficial!

Adding the liquid first is important for a couple of reasons. The liquid acts as a solvent, dissolving any powders (hello protein powder) you might want to add. And when you turn the blender on, the liquid will whiz through the blades quickly and easily, drawing down other ingredients to be chopped up.

Can I just blend frozen fruit for a smoothie? ›

Yep, frozen fruits are the best for blending into smoothies.

This can be milk, or a dairy-free alternative such as soya or almond milk, natural or flavoured yogurt, fruit juice, or for a tropical flavoured smoothie, low-fat coconut milk or coconut water. It's important to add the liquid to your blender before adding the fruit, as this will prevent the blade from getting damaged.

For a lump-free smoothie, layer up your ingredients in order – the toughest or crunchiest ones like ice, seeds and nuts, should hit the blades of your blender first, followed by fruits and veggies, nut butters and leafy greens. Finish with a splash of liquid to loosen things up if desired.

If you're making mango puree to make a mango drink or dessert and all you can find are frozen mangos, that works too! Here's what to do: Plan 1 to 1 ¼ cup diced mango to substitute for each fresh mango. Typically this is about the size of a medium to large mango.

Yield: A ripe, average sized mango will yield about 1 cup of fruit.

1 ½ cup of frozen mango chunks (No sugar added - Great Value) contains 100 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 87% carbs, 9% fat, and 4% protein. This is a good source of calcium (80% of your Daily Value).

A mango serving size is equivalent to 3/4 cup of sliced mangos and is just 70 calories, so it's a satisfyingly sweet treat. There are 202 calories in 1 whole mango (without refuse and 336g).