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High-Protein Mango Ginger Smoothie

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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup water or milk to thin if needed
  • Optional: a pinch of turmeric for colour and anti-inflammatory benefit

Method
 

  1. Add the frozen mango chunks to a blender first — this helps the blender grip and pull down the ingredients.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt, orange juice, and grated ginger.
  3. If using turmeric or ice cubes, add them now.
  4. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Check the consistency — if too thick, add water or milk one tablespoon at a time and blend briefly. If you prefer it thicker, add a few more ice cubes.
  6. Taste and adjust — a small extra squeeze of orange juice brightens it if needed.
  7. Pour into a tall glass immediately. Optionally garnish with a small mango slice on the rim or a dusting of cinnamon on top.

Notes

Frozen mango is dramatically cheaper than fresh, just as nutritious, and produces a thicker, colder smoothie without needing extra ice. Buying it in a large bag brings the per-serving cost down to well under a dollar for the mango portion alone. Greek yogurt in a large tub used across multiple smoothie and breakfast recipes gives you the best protein-per-dollar ratio of any ingredient in this recipe. Fresh ginger bought as a root keeps for weeks in the fridge and can be grated directly from frozen for even longer storage.