Greek Yogurt: Cherry Mango Carrot Smoothie
A satisfying cherry mango carrot smoothie recipe made with cherries, mangos, carrots, vanilla, almond butter, almond milk, and greek yogurt. It is FULL of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and protein and makes for a wonderful breakfast smoothie, smoothie bowl, or snack.
This has been our new favorite smoothie creation. We love that it has both fruits and veggies inside of it (though you can’t taste the carrots at all). It’s creamy, and has pops of cherry, mango, and almond butter flavors. It also has that yummy tartness that smoothies with greek yogurt have.
The flavor combination is amazingly refreshing and satisfying. Our two year old calls it “ice-cream” and always licks her bowl clean.
This recipe was inspired by our Wild Blueberry Smoothie where mango is used to replace banana. It is hard to find smoothie recipes without banana, so we've been on a mission to come up with some. ( Since our husband is allergic).
Why this recipe works
- It has extra protein thanks to the greek yogurt and almond butter. This keeps you full for longer.
- It is a smoothie without banana. This is great for those allergic to bananas or just looking for a recipe made without them.
- It is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants thanks to the mixture of mango, cherries, and carrots.
- It is a great breakfast or snack option and is simple to make.
- It has a light and creamy texture.
Recipe ingredients:
- Frozen mango– you’ll need frozen mango chunks for this recipe. The mango adds a natural sweetness to the smoothie.
- Frozen cherries– frozen dark sweet cherries work best here. We buy the ones from trader joes. They add our favorite summery flavor.
- Almond butter– any nut butter would work but we prefer the taste that almond butter adds here.
- Vanilla extract– this can be optional, so if you don’t have any on hand, you don’t need to add it.
- Almond milk– any milk would work.
- Carrots– we used large carrots here. You don’t need to peel them if you wash them, but you can.
- Greek yogurt– you can also use non-dairy yogurt if you need to be dairy-free. Greek yogurt adds great protein and tart creamy flavor.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to make it
It’s really too simple. You just add all of the ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth. If your smoothie is too thick for your taste, you can add more milk.
How to serve it
- In a cup.
- If we're drinking this smoothie in a cup, we like to add chia seeds or flax seeds on top. You can also add them to the blender as well.
- In a bowl.
- If we're turning this smoothie into a smoothie bowl, then we like topping our smoothie bowl with chia seeds, cacao nibs, and fresh berries.
Recipe FAQs
Can you taste the carrots?No! The carrots add a hint of sweetness and texture, but you can’t taste them.
Can you make this dairy-free or Vegan?Yes! You can use a dairy-free yogurt or greek yogurt.
How do you store this?You should eat smoothies right away, but if you need to eat it a little later, you can put it in an airtight container in the fridge.
More smoothies you will want:
Dairy-free Banana Maple Smoothie
Spirulina Smoothie with Banana, Orange, and Mango
Green Goddess Smoothie
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Prep 5 minutesTotal 5 minutesMakes 2 people
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups frozen mango chunks
- 2.5 cups frozen cherries
- 2 Tablespoons almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
Method
- Add all the ingredients to a high powdered blender and blend until smooth. Pour into cups or bowls ( to make smoothie bowls).
Notes
- You can use a dairy-free yogurt or dairy-free greek yogurt to make this dairy-free and Vegan.
