Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this homemade version of a Jamba Juice Mango a Go Go smoothie. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a refreshing and healthy treat that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you love fresh fruit smoothies like I do, you’re going to love this homemade version of Jamba Juice’s popular mango smoothie.
It’s packed with good things – great ingredients like ripe whole fruits including mango and banana. It’s super tasty and refreshing, and very easy to make.
Here’s a few more good reasons to give this recipe a try:
- It’s the perfect way to start your day. This super simple recipe has a creamy texture and is good for breakfast or mid-morning fuel for the day.
- Homemade versions make it easier to control added sugar. Only good stuff allowed here!
- It’s a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth …with natural sweetness from the fruit, it’s a frozen treat you can enjoy often!
- Easy to customize too! Add your favorite protein powders to make it more nutritious.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the full recipe and list of ingredients, please scroll down to the recipe card below.
- Mango: Frozen mango chunks.
- Banana: Frozen banana, peeled.
- Pineapple: Frozen or canned or fresh.
- Pineapple Juice: The liquid in this smoothie.
- Plant Based Milk: You’ll need a little of this too.
- Blueberries: Optional garnish.
- Fresh Mint: Optional too, but adds so much.
Step-By Step Instructions
This is an easy recipe, here’s all you need to do:
- Slice the banana and add it to the blender with the pineapple, mango chunks, and the pineapple juice and plant-based milk.
2. Whiz it up in your blender. Too thick? Add a little more milk until it’s easy enough to pour.
3. Transfer to glasses, garnish with plain yogurt or whipped cream, blueberries, fresh mint and a straw. Enjoy!
Tips and Possible Variations
- If you’re smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid at a time until it’s easy to pour. You can use pineapple juice from the can, more milk, a little orange juice or apple juice.
- Experiment with different kinds of fruits and vegetables to add to the smoothie. (Though it’s perfectly good and tasty as is!).
- Try other tropical fruits like pineapple or papaya, or add some greens like a handful of fresh spinach or kale for variation.
- Use frozen mango chunks and banana for a creamy tropical flavor. You can freeze the pineapple too, but it’s not necessary.
- Make this recipe vegan by adding in plant-based yogurt, milk, silken tofu or coconut milk.
- Make it sweeter by adding some honey or agave nectar.
- Boost the protein by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder, chia or hemp seeds before blending.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with fresh fruit, granola, honey and nut butter for a really delicious smoothie bowl.
Serving Ideas
- Make a big batch of this smoothie, pour it into smaller glasses and serve with a veggie-packed frittata and some overnight french toast or these fruity crepes.
- A smoothie would be great with these Doritos Breakfast Nachos too.
- You could also serve this with a big, fresh salad. This Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe would be perfect.
- And it would be wonderful with this fresh crab omelette and some hash browns for a special weekend breakfast! Have some pancakes too.
- Skip the pineapple chunks and make this smoothie more like a dessert by adding a half-cup of pineapple sherbet to the mix. Yum!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but just store it in the refrigerator in a jar with a tight fitting lid, filled all the way to the top for up to 24 hours. Give it a good stir before consuming.
Yes! Experiment with other tropical fruits like papaya or pineapple. Add a handful of fresh spinach or kale and protein powder too if you’d like.
Add some honey or agave nectar, maple syrup or stevia to make the smoothie sweeter if you’d like.
Yes! Use any kind of milk you’d like, plant-based or regular.
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- Dark Cherry Smoothie: Fantastic with or without alcohol!
- Pineapple Slushie: A refreshing treat.
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Jamba Juice Mango a Go Go Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks, canned, undrained
- 1 large Banana, Frozen
- 2 cups Mango chunks, frozen
- ¼ cup Pineapple Juice
- ¼ cup Plant Based Milk like almond milk
- Berries and mint and plain yogurt for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- In an electric blender, add the pineapple chunks, the frozen banana, the mango chunks, a quarter cup of the pineapple juice from the can, the almond milk (or whatever milk you are using) and blend together on high speed until completely smooth and pour-able. Add more juice or milk if the mixture is stiff until you have a pourable consistency. Pour into glasses and garnish with fruit and mint and a dollop of yogurt, if desired.
Notes
- If you’re smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid at a time until it’s easy to pour. You can use pineapple juice from the can, more milk or even a little orange juice.
- Experiment with different kinds of fruits and vegetables to add to the smoothie. (Though it’s perfectly good and tasty as is!).
- Try other tropical fruits like pineapple or papaya, or add some greens like a handful of fresh spinach or kale for variation.
- Use frozen mango chunks and banana for the best, creamy results with this smoothie. You can freeze the pineapple too, but it’s not necessary.
- Make this recipe vegan by adding in plant-based yogurt, milk, or silken tofu.
- Make it sweeter by adding some honey or agave nectar.
- Boost the protein by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder, chia or hemp seeds before blending.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with fresh fruit, granola, honey and nut buttr for a really delicious smoothie bowl.
Nutrition
- Super important to read the whole recipe before you begin
- Pay attention to the ingredient list and photos for the recipe
- If possible, prep your ingredients a little before you start
- Always use a sharp knife for safety
- Use the size of pan called for in the recipe
- For savory recipes, taste and season as you go
- Buy fresh, organic ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible
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