MS-Friendly Tropical Mango Smoothie
A bright, creamy anti-inflammatory smoothie that tastes like a tropical vacation — with hidden greens, omega-3s, and gut-supporting nutrients you'll never taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1-1½ cups coconut water
- 1/2 lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup baby spinach loosely packed
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger peeled (about a thumbnail-sized piece)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Add all ingredients: Frozen mango, baby spinach, ginger, flaxseeds, lime juice, and coconut water.
- Blend until silky: Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth.
- Taste and serve: Pour into a tall glass. Taste before serving — if you want more zing, add a little extra lime. If it needs more sweetness, a small piece of frozen pineapple blended in does the trick beautifully. Drink immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Optional add-ins (add any or all without changing the tropical flavor):
• ¼ cup frozen cauliflower rice — adds creaminess and extra vegetables; completely tasteless
• 1 tsp chia seeds — let the smoothie sit 2–3 minutes after blending so they soften
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds — mild, creamy, adds protein and healthy fats
• A few frozen pineapple chunks — adds to the sweetness if you've added extra vegetables
• A few fresh mint leaves — makes it taste refreshingly spa-like
• A few slices of cucumber — keeps it light and adds hydration. Prep tip: Keep pre-squeezed lime juice in the fridge (lasts 3–4 days) so you can make this on low-energy days without having to juice a lime.
• ¼ cup frozen cauliflower rice — adds creaminess and extra vegetables; completely tasteless
• 1 tsp chia seeds — let the smoothie sit 2–3 minutes after blending so they soften
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds — mild, creamy, adds protein and healthy fats
• A few frozen pineapple chunks — adds to the sweetness if you've added extra vegetables
• A few fresh mint leaves — makes it taste refreshingly spa-like
• A few slices of cucumber — keeps it light and adds hydration. Prep tip: Keep pre-squeezed lime juice in the fridge (lasts 3–4 days) so you can make this on low-energy days without having to juice a lime.