Vibrant Raspberry Mango Smoothie (Printer-Friendly)

Bright dairy-free blend of frozen mango, raspberries, almond milk and lime — ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup frozen raspberries

02 - 1 cup frozen mango chunks

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)

04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, to taste)

05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added fiber)

01 - Add the frozen raspberries, frozen mango chunks, almond milk, maple syrup (if using), lime juice, and chia seeds (if using) to a blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.

03 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with additional maple syrup or thin the consistency with more almond milk as desired.

04 - Pour into serving glasses and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.

01 -

It takes literally five minutes from freezer to glass, which is faster than waiting for toast.
The tartness of raspberries and the sunny sweetness of mango balance each other perfectly without any added effort.
It is vegan, gluten free, and dairy free so basically everyone can enjoy it without a single substitution.

02 -

Frozen fruit is nonnegotiable if you want that thick, spoonable texture because fresh fruit turns it into juice.
Stop the blender and scrape down the sides halfway through if you see fruit stuck to the walls, patience here prevents chunky surprises.

03 -

Freeze your overripe mango chunks yourself instead of buying them frozen, the flavor is noticeably richer and sweeter.
A pinch of salt sounds weird but rounds out the sweetness and makes the fruit taste more like itself.