Mango-Avocado Smoothie With Watermelon

Blend together ripe mango, creamy avocado, and juicy watermelon for a refreshing, tropical-inspired smoothie.

When it comes to smoothies, I am the queen. I love the challenge of including greens, proteins, or fats while still having a fruity, fresh flavor. Kale, avocado, spinach, and chia and hemp seeds are staples in most of my smoothies, and you wouldn’t even know thanks to the addition of sweet mango, banana, or a boatload of berries. In my house, I serve up a smoothie a day, and it’s the perfect antidote to the afternoon energy slump.

Although I have my staple smoothie recipes on rotation, I’m always looking to play it up. So when I came across this mango-avocado smoothie with juicy, bright watermelon, I had to give it a try. It’s light, refreshing, and perfectly tropical, but it has the addition of avocado, which helps to make it more filling. If you’re going to make this recipe frequently, I recommend keeping the ingredients chopped, ready, and waiting in the freezer. It’s delicious with fresh fruits, but it’s on a whole other level when the ingredients are frozen.

Is This Mango-Avocado Smoothie With Watermelon Healthy?

Yes, this recipe is a wonderfully healthy smoothie to add to your repertoire. It only consists of whole foods and does not call for any sugar or dairy. The avocado provides healthy fats as well as potassium and other vitamins and minerals. The mango, banana, and watermelon all add natural sweetness, fiber and essential nutrients. If you’re looking to up your antioxidant intake, this is an excellent smoothie to include in your day.

How To Create The Perfect Smoothie

It took a few tries before I became the master smoothie maker. I made quite a few duds before I perfected the process. So what’s the secret? In a word, order.

Creating the perfect smoothie starts with adding the right ingredients in the correct order to ensure a smooth blend. Begin by adding your liquid base (milk, nut milks, or juice). Liquids first ensure that the rest of the ingredients will blend smoothly. Next, add softer ingredients, such as yogurt or avocado. The soft ingredients help to provide that smooth, creamy texture so desirable in a smoothie. Follow up with frozen or fresh fruits, such as berries, mango, papaya, or banana. Frozen fruits help to create a thick smoothie, as well as having the benefit of keeping your smoothie colder for longer. If you’re adding greens, toss these in now as well. I love baby spinach and baby kale for their soft, tender texture and taste. Additionally, this is when you can add in extra protein or fats, such as a protein powder or flax, chia, or hemp seeds. Blend everything together at this point, pushing the solid ingredients down as needed with a blender tamper.

Once you’ve blended everything, give it a taste. If you’d like to add a sweetener, you can do so now and then blend again briefly to combine. I recommend using pure maple syrup or honey as a sweetener, as liquid is the ideal consistency for a smoothie. When adding sweeteners, a little goes a long way (plus, you can always add more!).

Serving Suggestions

This smoothie is a tasty addition to any meal. I like to serve it for breakfast alongside a breakfast casserole. For lunch, I love it as a light, refreshing drink alongside a hearty burger and sweet potato fries. For dinner, it’s the perfect addition to Healthy Baked Salmon and a side of Cold Lentil Salad. I’ve even served it by itself as a dessert!

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