Mango Green Tea Smoothie has only three ingredients and is packed with protein and antioxidants plus a little boost from the caffeine.
About Mango Green Tea Smoothie
Smoothies are a great option for breakfast or snacks.
If you're looking for a quick, portable, energy-boosting smoothie, this green tea mango smoothie is for you.
It has only three ingredients and takes less than 3 minutes to make.
Pro tip: Make the tea the night before or while you're getting ready so you don't have to wait for it to steep. It adds about 5-8 minutes to your prep time.
Plus, this mango green tea smoothie is full of protein, antioxidants, vitamins & minerals, plus a little caffeine for extra energy.
As with most smoothies, it's easy to make this your own and adjust amounts to suit your taste preferences.
Use about 1 to 2 cups of fruit + ¾ to 1 cup of yogurt + about 8-12 oz of liquid.
Ingredients
Green tea: To make a green tea yogurt smoothie, you'll need green tea.
Water: You'll need hot water to steep the green tea then ice-cold water to cool it down and add to the smoothie.
Greek yogurt: For protein, add Greek yogurt. Any flavor works well.
Mango: Frozen mango is helpful because it's already cut and frozen for you. You can also cut a fresh mango and put it in the freezer. Alternatively, you can use fresh mango in the smoothie and add a little ice to make it colder and thicker.
Recipe Cost
- Green tea 1 bag: $0.10
- Water 1 cup: $0
- Greek yogurt ¾ cup: $0.84
- Frozen mango 1 cup: $1
TOTAL COST: $1.94 (Based on San Diego grocery stores 2023)
Note that this is not the recipe; it's simply to show the cost breakdown of ingredients. Scroll down to the full recipe to see the specific ingredients and directions.
How to Make Mango Green Tea Smoothie
Start by steeping the green tea. Bring water just to a boil; steep the green tea for a few minutes; then add ice-cold water. This can be done the night before; keep it in the refrigerator.
Add that plus the yogurt and 1 to 2 cups of fruit to the blender. Blend and serve. Enjoy!
Time needed: 10 minutes
- Steep the green tea.
- Add ice-cold water to cool it down.
- Transfer to a blender.
- Add yogurt and mango.
- Blend.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
Variations
Ingredient Options
Fruit: You don't have to use only mango. Add berries, pineapple, or bananas.
Flavor Substitutions
Alternative Prep & Cooking
Green tea: You can make green tea by steeping a bag of green tea in room-temperature water overnight.
How to Make Allergy-Friendly
This mango green tea smoothie is naturally gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free, and nut-free. If you want it to be dairy-free, use dairy-free yogurt.
How to Fix a Mistake
Too sweet: If it's too sweet, add an extra spoonful of plain yogurt.
Not sweet enough: Add extra mango or drizzle in honey.
Too thick: Add extra water by the tablespoon until it reaches your desired consistency.
Too thin: Add ice or frozen mango (in ¼ cup increments) and blend until it reaches your desired consistency.
Make-Ahead Ideas
Make the green tea in advance. Simply brew a cup of green tea, let it cool, and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to throw together the smoothie.
Storage Suggestions
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 days or in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
You can stir and drink from the fridge. If you want it to be a thicker consistency, add ice and blend.
From the freezer, let thaw, stir, and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition Benefits
Green tea mango smoothie provides 17 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, 73% RDA of Vitamin C, 26% RDA of Vitamin A, 19% RDA of calcium, and 14% RDA of potassium.
What to Serve with Green Tea Mango Smoothie
This green tea breakfast smoothie can be enjoyed alone for a satisfying snack or light breakfast.
It's also tasty paired with a hard-boiled egg, toast, peanut butter potatoes, or breakfast stuffed peppers.
Final thoughts:
Protein, coupled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and a bit of caffeine from green tea gives you a steady stream of energy all morning.
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Mango Green Tea Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 green tea bag
- ½ cup almost boiling water
- ½ cup ice-cold water
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt 6 ounces
- 1 cup frozen mango
Instructions
- Pour almost boiling water over green tea. Let steep for about 5 minutes.
- Take out tea bag and add very cold/ice water to tea. Let cool. {You can do this step the night before and keep the tea in the refrigerator}
- Add the yogurt and mango to a blender. Pour over the tea + cold water.
- Blend until completely smooth. Add more water or ice if needed.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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This post was originally published on July 17, 2013. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.
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