Are you looking for simple protein-rich breakfast smoothies? Then you got to try my healthy vegan mango breakfast smoothie loaded with chia seeds, hemp hearts, almond butter, and porridge powder (replace with protein powder).
As much as I love my idli, dosa, puttu, and upma varieties for breakfast, I equally (or little more) love my porridge and breakfast smoothies. You could see them consistently in my meal planners as well.
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I have quite a few grab-and-go breakfast smoothies on my blog, and also I have shared some of the variations on my Instagram. Do check them out.
As I don’t follow any specific diet like keto or low-carb, I can’t categorize this smoothie under any of those diets. But this vegan mango breakfast smoothie for sure is,
✔ easy to make and customizable
✔ vegan
✔ protein-rich with no added sugar/sweeteners.
Let’s talk about the customizable ingredients required for this smoothie!
Ingredients required & substitutions
There is no set measure for these below ingredients. You can adjust them as per your preference. Please check the optional ingredient list and you can mix and match and prepare the smoothie.
Unsweetened Almond milk:
We love almond milk in our smoothies. But for a tropical flavor, you can try with light coconut milk or opt for any nut-free plant-based milk. If you are ok with dairy products, you can always use low-fat milk.
Chia seeds:
In my opinion, smoothies are the best way to incorporate chia seeds. (You can read about the health benefits of chia seeds here) When using it in smoothies, I don’t soak them. I use about ½ tsp per serving and blend it directly into the smoothie. But there is no harm in soaking them for about 20 minutes.
Hemp hearts:
Hemp hearts are our recent favorites. These are the shelled hemp seeds. While I am using the hemp hearts in Indian recipes, I first started to use them in the smoothies. It’s a great source of plant-based protein, and I use ½ tbsp per serving. You can increase it up to 1 tbsp per serving.
Porridge powder:
Homemade porridge powder(roasted and ground health mix powder) is one of my pantry essentials. I always make it in bulk and store it. I know porridge powder is not a common ingredient in many kitchens.
You can always replace it with store-bought protein powder or store-bought sattu mix (roasted chickpea flour mix), or roasted ragi flour.
I add the porridge directly as it’s roasted, and it blends well. Alternatively, you can mix it in water and add it to the blender as well.
Almond butter:
Who doesn’t love rich and creamy smoothies. The almond butter takes care of it. And obviously, you can also use peanut butter. You can skip the nut butter for a nut-free version and use frozen banana or avocado instead. But that’s optional.
Mangoes:
As mangoes are in season, I went with my favorite ataulfo mango variety. You can use fruits of your choice. Except for oranges and watermelon, I have tried this smoothie with berries, pineapple, grapes, apples, pears, cantaloupes, etc. I have used deseeded plums and cherries as well.
Frozen fruits work nicely as well. Make sure you keep it at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes. High-quality blenders will take the frozen fruits without any issues but if you are not a fan of cold smoothies and worried about the blender, keep the frozen fruits outside for a bit.
Other ingredients
- Apart from the above ingredients, you can include or replace the hemp hearts or chia seeds with 1 to 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds and 1 to 2 tbsp flax meal.
- If you love chocolate, then you can add a tbsp of raw cacao powder or cacao nibs.
- You can also add a handful of greens like kale or spinach.
- While I have exclusive overnight oats, smoothies, there is no harm in adding soaked rolled oats in this smoothie too.
- If the fruits are not sweet enough, add natural sweeteners of your choice.
Note on adding ice.
We recently stopped taking cold smoothies for breakfast. So I typically don’t add ice cubes. Even if I use frozen fruits, I try to bring them to room temperature. But use ice cubes or frozen fruits as per your preference. I have few cold smoothies (store-bought style) coming up. Stay tuned!
Yield, shelf life, and serving suggestion
It serves two, approximately 10 to 11 oz each, but you can adjust the serving size and serve three. If we have an early lunch, I usually serve the smoothie as is or along with more fresh fruits. (Yes we love our fruits) But if you are having a late lunch, you can also serve it along with a toast.
Shelf life: Honestly, I have never stored the smoothies beyond 12 hours, and I have never done batch blending. So I can’t talk much about it. Depending upon the fruits used, you can store them for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
Dietary specifications
It’s a vegan and gluten-free smoothie. Skip the nut-butter and use nut-free plant-based milk for a nut-free smoothie option.
Now without any further ado, let’s see how to make this vegan mango smoothie for breakfast.
Watch me make the smoothie
Vegan mango breakfast smoothie recipe with step by step pictures
- Add all the ingredients into the blender one by one, starting with almond milk/liquid.
- Blend it until smooth and creamy. I use the smoothie setting in my Blendtec. (Not a sponsored post)
- Pour it into glasses and serve it right away.
Recipe notes
- Please check the blog post for ingredient variations and substitutions. You can customize the ingredients and the measure to your liking.
- I did not add any additional sweetener. If your mangoes/fruits are not sweet enough, you can add dates or honey, or agave as needed.
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📖 Recipe
Healthy Vegan Mango Breakfast Smoothie | Easy Breakfast Smoothies
Equipment
- Blender like Blendtec
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk Unsweetened
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts shelled hemp seeds
- 2 tbsp porridge powder
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 350 grams mangoes chopped (approx 2.5 cups from 3 mangoes)
Instructions
Measurement Details: 1 cup = 240ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml; 1 tsp = 5ml;
- Add all the ingredients into the blender one by one, starting with almond milk/liquid.
- Blend it until smooth and creamy. I use the smoothie setting in my Blendtec.
- Pour it into glasses and serve it right away.
Video
Notes
- Please check the blog post for ingredient variations and substitutions. You can customize the ingredients and the measure to your liking.
- I did not add any additional sweetener. If your mangoes/fruits are not sweet enough, you can add dates or honey, or agave as needed.
Nutrition
I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.
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