Heart-Healthy Banana Mango Smoothie
Start your day with a refreshing and nourishing **Heart-Healthy Banana Mango Smoothie**, a vibrant blend designed to fuel your body and tantalize your taste buds. This recipe features tropical notes from frozen mango chunks and a ripe banana, balanced with the earthy goodness of baby spinach and heart-boosting ground flaxseed. Unsweetened almond milk keeps it dairy-free, while a hint of honey adds just the right touch of natural sweetness. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and omega-3s, this quick smoothie is ready in just 5 minutes, making it the perfect guilt-free breakfast or post-workout snack. Serve it chilled with the addition of a few ice cubes for an irresistibly creamy and refreshing treat! Ideal for anyone looking for a delicious, nutrient-dense drink to support heart health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into halves.
Add the banana halves, frozen mango chunks, and baby spinach to a blender.
Pour in the unsweetened almond milk to help blend the fruits smoothly.
Add the ground flaxseed and honey to the blender for heart-healthy benefits and a touch of sweetness.
Add the ice cubes to create a refreshing, chilled smoothie.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You may need to pause and scrape down the sides of the blender once or twice to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Taste the smoothie, and if desired, add a bit more honey as per your sweetness preference.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 175 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 966 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
