Mango banana smoothie is one of the most delicious and healthy smoothie out there. It is easy and quick to make especially when craving for a healthy treat. This is one of my go to beverage for a morning energy boost. Other delicious smoothie recipe you should try out are Avocado strawberries smoothie and Mango pineapple smoothie Mango banana smoothie is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a perfect choice for a healthy lifestyle. This smoothie is made using mangoes, bananas and yogurt or milk as the main ingredients. But you can add a twist to the recipe by adding pumpkin seeds and orange or pineapple juice instead of milk. This will make the smoothie more thicker and deliciously satisfying.
Health benefits of mango banana smoothie with pumpkin seeds
Mango and banana are both rich in vitamins and minerals, making them a perfect combination for a smoothie. Mango is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants, while banana is rich in potassium, vitamin B6, and fiber. Combining these two fruits in a smoothie creates a powerful nutrient boost that can help with digestion, boost immunity, and provide energy. Additionally using pumpkin seeds adds zinc and other nutrients into the smoothie. Pumpkin seeds are rich in manganese, zinc, copper and iron as well as healthy fats. They are also high in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and protect the cells from harmful free radicals.
How to make mango banana smoothie with pumpkin seeds
To make this delicious mango banana smoothie with pumpkin seeds for a serving of 2 people, you will require the following:
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 2 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- Juice of 4 fresh oranges or 2 cups fresh pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, I prefer grinding the seeds before blending into the smoothie.
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
- Add the diced mango, sliced banana, pumpkin seeds and and honey to a blender. If you want it cold, add some ice cubes into the mix.
- Add the orange juice
- Blend the ingredients until smooth.
- If the smoothie is too thick, you can add some juice or to the blender and blend again.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.
Quick and easy mango banana smoothie with a twist
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 2 mangoes, peeled and diced
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 2 cups orange juice, or pineapple juice fresh
- 2 tbsp honey
- ice cubes optional
Instructions
- Add the diced mango, sliced banana, pumpkin seeds and honey to a blender. If you want it cold, add some ice cubes into the mix.
- Add the orange juice
- Blend the ingredients until smooth.
- If the smoothie is too thick, you can add some juice or to the blender and blend again.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.
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Notes
- You can adjust the amount of honey to your liking, depending on how sweet you want your smoothie to be.
- If you don’t have pumpkin seeds, you can use any other kind of nuts or seeds you have on hand, such as almonds or chia seeds.
- You can also add a handful of spinach or kale to this smoothie for an extra nutrient boost.
