Mango Kale Smoothie
This Mango Kale Smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and made with no refined sugar. If you’re trying to sneak more greens into your diet, you’ll love this kale smoothie that’s bursting with the tropical flavors of mango, pineapple, and banana!
I’m a huge fan of kale and eat it as often as possible. Not everyone loves this leafy green, however.
Kale has a bad rap for its bitter flavor, but this Mango Kale Smoothie is a great way to get people on board.
It includes 2 whopping cups of kale along with a delicious blend of tropical fruits. There’s mango, pineapple, and banana, plus a squeeze of lime juice for added brightness.
I especially love pairing mango with kale because it helps to mask the bitterness of the kale. The creaminess of almond milk balances out any bitter flavors as well.
I make this smoothie on repeat during the summer. I love that my kids get an entire serving of greens in one glass, and they’ve never enjoyed kale more. 🙂
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Fresh kale is combined with coconut milk and tropical fruits like mango and pineapple for a creamy, refreshing smoothie.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, with no added sugar.
- You can make this smoothie with all frozen fruit, or a blend of fresh and frozen.
Recipe ingredients
No single flavor stands out in this kale mango smoothie. It just tastes like the perfect blend of tropical fruit!
- Milk. Use unsweetened almond milk or your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk.
- Banana. I prefer to slice my banana in advance and freeze it overnight. Frozen banana makes the kale smoothie ultra creamy.
- Lime juice. Adds a nice pop of citrus and brightens the flavors right up, and balances everything out perfectly.
- Pineapple and mango. Use fresh for maximum flavor, or frozen in a pinch. You can use all pineapple or all mango instead of a combination if you desire.
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make a mango kale smoothie
I kept this kale and mango smoothie as simple as possible. You just add everything to a blender and let it work its magic.
Pro tip: Frozen pineapple and mango are great options, just keep in mind that you will need to add up to 1/4-1/2 cup additional liquid to thin out your smoothie and to keep your blender from getting stuck!
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
- If the blender gets stuck at any time, add another splash of milk to get the blades going again. Serve immediately.
Recipe FAQs
If you’re really in a rush most mornings, you can measure out the fruit in advance and seal it in a zip-top bag.
Then, all you have to do is add the pre-portioned fruit, almond milk, lime juice and fresh kale to the blender.
Yes! I used fresh kale to make this smoothie, but frozen may be substituted.
To freeze kale for smoothies, rinse it well and pat dry. Remove the leaves from the woody stems, then lay flat on a baking sheet.
Freeze the leaves on the baking sheet to prevent them from getting squished (if that matters to you). Once frozen, seal inside a freezer bag.
Personally, I think this is the best kale smoothie as written and highly recommend giving it a try even if you think you don’t like kale.
However, spinach is a great substitute, or use half spinach and half kale, if desired.
Recipe variations
- Milk. I used unsweetened almond milk, but refrigerated or canned coconut milk would add even more tropical flavor.
- Pineapple. Can be replaced with an equal amount of mango for a stronger mango flavor.
- Lime juice. Replace with an equal amount of fresh orange juice for a slightly different flavor.
- Kale. Can be subbed with spinach or another dark leafy green.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: Frozen pineapple and mango are great options, just keep in mind that you will need to add up to 1/4-1/2 cup additional liquid to thin out your smoothie and to keep your blender from getting stuck!
- Use your favorite combination of tropical fruit in place of the pineapple or mango. Papaya is a great option or a frozen tropical blend works great as well.
- Frozen fruit may be used instead of fresh, but I do not recommend using canned fruit which is often very soft in texture and contains added sweeteners.
- This smoothie is best served immediately, or freeze the mixture using popsicle molds and enjoy as a frozen treat!
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Tropical Mango Kale Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk sub with your favorite milk or liquid
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice sub with orange juice
- 1 large banana frozen, and cut into chunks
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup fresh mango chunks
- 2 cups loosely packed baby kale leaves
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. If the blender gets stuck at any time, add another 1/4 – 1/2 cup liquid or until your smoothie reaches the desired consistency.1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 large banana, 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 1 cup fresh mango chunks, 2 cups loosely packed baby kale leaves
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip:Â Frozen pineapple and mango are great options, just keep in mind that you will need to add up to 1/4-1/2 cup additional liquid to thin out your smoothie and to keep your blender from getting stuck!
- Use your favorite combination of tropical fruit in place of the pineapple or mango. Papaya is a great option or a frozen tropical blend works great as well.
- Smoothie is best served immediately or freeze them into popsicle molds and enjoy as a frozen treat!
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
62 Comments on “Mango Kale Smoothie”
Sure thing — thanks Donna!
Thanks Anna!
So I recently tried kale in a smoothie and actually really liked it! I’ll have to give this a try next time and your new photos look so beautiful, Marcie!
I was so surprised when I tried my first green smoothie — all that fruit really covers up the flavor! Thanks, Danielle!
Thank you Amanda!
Yum Marcie! Pinned!
I love that you updated this recipe! The photos are gorgeous, Marcie! And now I’m totally craving a green smoothie and going to make yours now 🙂 Have a great weekend!!
Thanks so much Kelly and enjoy your weekend!
I’m not going to lie, I am not a kale smoothie girl but this has me itching to give it a try! I love all the tropical goodness happening here! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you do Pamela…you just may change your mind! 🙂