Happy almost weekend, friends! Today, I’m excited to share a recipe from The Blender Girl Smoothies: 100 Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Paleo-Friendly Recipes by Tess Masters. I had the pleasure of getting to know Tess a few years ago at the Vida Vegan Con and let me tell you, she is as vivacious, bubbly, and thoughtful as she comes across online. I totally wish we lived closer so we could bond over our love for green smoothies, Vitamix blenders, and plant-based cuisine. Well, all the more reason to visit California, I suppose!
Not only is tess the force behind The Blender Girl website, The Blender Girl cookbook, and The Blender Girl Smoothies app, but her second cookbook, The Blender Girl Smoothies, was just released on June 30th. It’s packed with 100 creative smoothie recipes including a beautiful photo for each recipe. The book is divided into 4 chapters: 1) Smoothie Secrets, 2) Find Your Perfect Blend, 3) The Recipes (light and fruity; clean and green; an exotic ride; dessert), and 4) The Smoothie Pantry. Each smoothie recipe has icons that let you know whether the smoothies are nut-free, detox-approved, high-protein, immunity-boosting, alkaline, and more. She also provides a comprehensive list of pantry ingredients. This comes in handy, especially for the lesser known superfood ingredients (such as spirulina, camu powder, wheatgrass, etc.). Lastly, she dishes on her top tips for blending perfect smoothies and shares a “build your own smoothie” guide so you can create your own unique recipes.
Today, I’m happy to share her “Mystical Mango” smoothie! It’s so energizing and makes enough to share (just under 4 cups worth, although I could’ve easily chugged it all myself). I served it alongside the tofu scramble from my cookbook and some toast for an easy, satisfying breakfast.
The Blender Girl's Mystical Mango Smoothie
Yield
4 cups (2 servings)
Prep time
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
I fell in love with this smoothie's thick and creamy texture and sweet, tangy flavor. It makes the perfect breakfast drink to pair with a bowl of overnight oats, tofu scramble, or chia pudding. This recipe is lightly adapted from Tess Master's The Blender Girl Smoothies (2015) published by Ten Speed Press.
Tess writes, "With a creamy texture and exquisite flavor, this immunity blend is a fabulous for collagen formation and glowing skin, hair, and nails. Mango's enzymes and vitamins A, C, and E cleanse the liver and aid digestion, and its potassium and fibre help regulate blood pressure and cholesterol. This one will make your heart happy."
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups orange juice
- 1/2 cup water, or more if needed
- 1/4 cup avocado
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 2 cups frozen mango (I used an entire 300g bag)
- Pure maple syrup, to taste (optional - I added a teaspoon)
Directions
- Add all of the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend on high for 30-60 seconds, until smooth and creamy. If using the Vitamix, you can use the tamper stick to get things moving. If the mixture seems too thick you can thin it with a bit more water.
Tip:
Note: Tess says you can boost this smoothie with 1/2 teaspoon wheatgrass powder, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, and 1 teaspoon of flaxseed oil.
I’m 35 weeks pregnant and have been craving mangoes like crazy – this is perfect!
N o one gives a shit that you’re pregnant.
Wow, Analise is a cyber bitch who hates mangoes!
Hahaha
I like to know when people are pregnant, i think most people are interested in that stage of life.
I care that you are preggers.
Horray for the pregnant
Boo to the grumpy troll
Horray for mango smoothie
Yum! Sounds really refreshing and delicious! I have heard so much about blender girl lately, obviously because of her book coming out, and it’s really making me crave some wholesome smoothies! I haven’t had mango in a while, so perhaps I’ll whip this up :)
xx Lane
New to the blender Girl but really like her stuff. The avocados are great for all those good fats which my doctor says I need. But you mention about the nut-free options. Is that just for people avoiding nuts or are they bad for you? I’ve read that walnuts really help cut down on belly fat, something I do not object too! And I’d like to add at least a handful to this recipe.
Nuts are pretty healthy (especially walnuts!) Nut allergies are pretty common though, which is why she usually gives nut free options. :)
I love mango. Think looks so yummy.
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i love avocados in smoothies, but sometimes its just too thick. really like the idea of cutting the thickness with OJ.
This sounds delicious – I love smoothies with mango in!
Steph – http://nourishmeclean.blogspot.com
Yum! This sounds so good! I will be trying it this weekend for sure! Thanks for sharing this!
Danielle
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I’d chug down 4 cups too! XD this looks stunning!
This smoothie looks incredible! I’ll have to try it soon!
Paige
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I haven’t had a smoothie in ages! Funny thing, I usually end up having more smoothies in the winter (because they are quick in the morning, and in the winter I want to stay in bed longer, haha).
Mmmm mango and avocado would make a super creamy and thick smoothie…just the way I like ’em!
I’m 39 weeks pregnant and in a smoothie slump – this might be just what I need to get back my smoothie enthusiasm!
Can’t find another way to ask you a quick question. In recipes like nacho dip in your book, when it says corn chips does that mean like Fritos corn chips or tortilla corn chips? Thanks
Hi Angela,
I mean tortilla corn chips. Thanks!
This recipe looks so good! I have yet to try avocado in a smoothie, but I really want to.. this seems like the perfect summer drink!.
Hey guys! I’ve been following you for a while now but this recipe has to be one of my favourites so far-it looks absolutely delicious and the ingredient list is crazy!
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This looks heavenly! I can’t believe I haven’t heard about Tess (Or The Blender Girl) before! Thank you for sharing this, Angela. & have a happy weekend :)
This smoothie sounds like a tropical paradise. I love how it has lime zest. Yum. I best that gives it a nice kick. And mango is one of my favorite fruits to put in smoothies. Looks so yummy!
Ooh this sounds lovely! As a smoothie addict and a cookbook fiend myself, I’m pretty sure this one is going to have to be added to my collection. Mangoes are now on my grocery list! :)
Looks and sounds so delicious! Love the avocado in there!
Yummy!
I just got Tess’s book a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it! The smoothies are amazing (obviously!) but I love all of the savory applications she has as well. :)