This Mango Oat Smoothie is the perfect recipe for busy mornings when you’re short on time but still want a nutritious breakfast. Just take three simple ingredients, blend them in your trusty blender and enjoy the smoothie at home or on the go.
We kept this smoothie recipe short and sweet, so we used only mangoes, oatmeal, and soy milk. Make sure the mango is very ripe as it tastes a lot sweeter and will help you avoid the added sugar. For oats, you can use either rolled oats or jumbo oats; It doesn’t matter much since you’ll need to mix them up anyway, so use what you prefer or already have at home.
We made this mango smoothie without bananas or yogurt. Instead, we relied on oats to add creaminess to the smoothie. Oatmeal is high in soluble fiber, which means it can absorb liquids and form a thick gel. This is not only good for the smoothie, but also good for you! fibers feel longer full and slow the flow of energy released from food, thus reducing mid-morning hunger.
We balanced this oat smoothie with a source of vegetable proteins by using soy milk. But if you have a soy allergy, you can substitute other non-dairy alternatives like almond, oat, or hemp milk. Finally, we just mixed the smoothie with some ground turmeric, giving it a nice golden hue and a boost of valuable antioxidants. It’s optional, so you can use it or not based on your personal preference.
A nice big glass of this breakfast smoothie has it all only 250 calories, and covers the recommended intake of fiber, protein and sugar for one meal. Every portion comes with you 10 grams of proteins And 5 grams of fibersmeaning you’ll feel happy and full all morning long – which is great news for those on a weight loss diet too!
But if you want to spice up this mango smoothie with even more fiber and protein, then try adding a tablespoon of chia seeds or nut butter per serving. Almond and cashew butter pair well with mango, but you can also opt for classic peanut butter. You can also turn the smoothie into a breakfast bowl and top it with whole nuts and seeds for a nice crunch. However you will have it, we hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!