Thick and fluffy, this dairy-free mango collagen smoothie will benefit your skin from the inside out. See how to make this easy 5-minute tasty drink recipe.
Recipe Highlights
- This 5-minute mango collagen smoothie is filling and naturally sweet.
- Collagen powder makes smoothies extra thick and creamy.
- Mango is rich in essential nutrients like fiber and vitamin C.
- The recipe uses just 4 delicious and simple ingredients. It’s dairy-free.
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Ingredient Notes
- Unsweetened almond milk: A popular smoothie ingredient, unsweetened almond milk is creamy and mildly nutty. Instead of almond milk, you can also use oat milk or soy milk to keep it dairy-free.
- Collagen powder: Powdered collagen is a great supplement for skin and joint health. It’s usually unflavored, so it won’t change the taste of your drink.
- Medjool date: A source of fiber and antioxidants, Medjool dates are all-natural sweeteners. Be sure to remove the pit. Instead of a Medjool date, you can add in 2 teaspoons of date syrup.
- Frozen mango: Use frozen mango, which will give body to the drink. Fresh mango will make the smoothie too watery.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Variations
Seeds: For an extra dose of protein, add 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, flax seeds, or chia seeds. These ingredients are also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory benefits. The mild nuttiness of seeds also work well in smoothies.
Leafy greens: Add a handful of baby spinach or kale to the smoothie. Both are a great source of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. To make sure the greens blend properly, load them after the Medjool date and before the frozen mango.
Green powder: If you don’t want to use fresh greens, you can use green powder. The product’s packaging will recommend how much to use. This is a nutritional supplement made of dehydrated fruits and vegetables. It’s an easy way to add more nutrients to a smoothie.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Pour unsweetened almond milk into the blender. Add collagen powder.
To avoid air pockets, always add the liquid first.
Step 2: Add Medjool date and frozen mango chunks.
Make sure to add the heaviest ingredient last.
Step 3: Blend until smooth. Start on a low speed, then increase to high.
Step 4: Pour into a cup. Serve immediately.
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Blender Tips
Chop fruit into smaller chunks.
When freezing your own mango, be sure to cut it first. You can cut it into wedges, about the size of an apple quarter, if your blender is powerful. If your blender isn’t as powerful, chop the mango into small chunks instead.
Layer ingredients correctly.
How you load ingredients in the blender will affect the smoothie’s texture.
To avoid air pockets, add the liquids and liquid add-ins first. Follow with powders, seeds, leafy greens, and fresh fruit, in that order. The last ingredient should be the heaviest items, like frozen fruit or ice.
Blend on high to keep your blender cool.
Your blender’s motor can overheat if you blend on low speed for too long. Instead, blend on low just enough to break down the ingredients. After a few seconds, quickly increase to high speed for the time listed.
Move around ingredients with a tamper.
Most blenders come with a tamper. This is a tool that’s used to move ingredients toward the blender. It’s helpful for ensuring a smooth blend, especially if ingredients get stuck between the blades.
To use a tamper, insert it through the lid while the blades are moving and rotate it in a circle.
Use a blade scraper to remove leftover smoothie.
An easy way to prevent food waste is to use a blade scraper. It’s designed to remove smoothie from under the blades and get every last drop.
Expert Tips
- When freezing mango yourself, choose one that’s ripe for the best flavor. You can tell a mango is ripe if it has a sweet smell and has some give when you press it.
- If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, add a splash of almond milk. Blend for 10 seconds to combine.
- Keep leftover smoothie in an air-tight jar in the refrigerator. For the best quality, drink it within 1-2 days.
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Mango Collagen Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop collagen powder
- 1 Medjool date (pitted)
- 1 ¼ cups frozen mango
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put unsweetened almond milk, collagen powder, Medjool date, and frozen mango into a blender. Secure lid.Place ingredients into the blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth.Start the blender on LOW speed for 10 seconds. Increase speed to HIGH for a full minute.
- Pour smoothie into a cup. Serve immediately.
EQUIPMENT
NOTES
- Instead of almond milk, you can use oat milk or soy milk to keep it dairy-free.
- Instead of a Medjool date, you can add 2 teaspoons of date syrup.
- When freezing your own mango, choose one that’s ripe for the best flavor. You can tell a mango is ripe if it has a sweet smell and has some give when you press it.
- If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, add a splash of almond milk. Blend for 10 seconds to combine.
- Instead of a Medjool date, you can also use date syrup to sweeten the drink.
- Keep leftover smoothie in an air-tight jar in the refrigerator. For the best quality, drink it within 1-2 days.