Mango Tofu Smoothie

Why You Will Love This Recipe

You will love this mango tofu smoothie because:

• You can make this smoothie when mangoes are at their peak in summer or use frozen mangoes when out of season.
• It takes less than 5 minutes to make with a high-speed blender.
• This healthy and nutritious drink can be made for breakfast, a snack, or a refreshing summer dessert.
• It is low fat, low calories, gluten-free, and can be made sugar-free.
• It is also dairy-free and vegan.

Ingredients

Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

Silken tofu (or Japanese tofu) is very soft and smooth and will fall apart easily when handled. It is a popular ingredient in vegan and vegetarian cooking and can be used in dairy-free desserts like our tofu chocolate mousse, smoothies, and sauces. 

Mangoes- we used three-quarters of a cup of frozen mango pieces because they are budget-friendly, and using frozen fruit helps to make a thicker smoothie but you could also use fresh mangoes when in season.

Milk - we used our homemade soy milk, but you can use other plant milk like; coconut milk, almond milk, or dairy milk if you prefer.

Orange juice - for more nutrients and vitamins, use freshly squeezed orange juice. If you don't have fresh oranges, use store-bought or replace the orange juice with more milk.

Turmeric powder. This yellow powder not only helps to add color to the smoothie, but turmeric has many health benefits, such as it is an antioxidant, it can help with pain relief, helping reduce the risk of cancer, and aiding in digestion. 

Banana - Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness.

Sweetener (optional) - use a sweetener of your choice, such as white granulated sugar or honey. Or make it vegan by using maple syrup, monk fruit sugar, or beet sugar.

Equipment

You will need a high-speed blender or food processor.

Instructions

This mango tofu smoothie is very easy to make - all you need to do is place all the ingredients into a food processor, blend until smooth, and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

Use frozen fruit - slice the banana and fresh mango pieces the night before and freeze to use the next day. Freezing the bananas and using frozen mangoes gives the smoothie a thicker consistency.

Add a few ice cubes - if you don't want to freeze the banana or are using fresh mango, you can cool the smoothie down by blending in 3-4 ice cubes.

Serving Size

This recipe makes one serving of about 376 ml (13.25 ounces) or about 1 and ¾ cups.

Calories Per Serve

Each serving has 284 calories and 5 grams of fat, and 10 grams of protein.

Substitutions

Use applesauce - If you don't like the taste and texture of bananas, use apple sauce. When we make smoothies with apple sauce, we make unsweetened apple sauce using sweet apples, but you can also use sweetened apple sauce.

If using sweetened applesauce, reduce the sweetener you use because the smoothie could end up being too sweet.

Variations

• Replace the orange juice with pineapple, apple, or mango juice.
• Make it sweeter with more maple syrup.
• Make it more tropical and use a combination of mango, papaya, or pineapple.
• Add in more protein by using more silken or protein powder.

FAQ

If you like this tofu smoothie recipe, you might like our other recipes for silken tofu smoothies, or you might like these:

• Sesame ginger tofu
• Japanese chicken meatballs
• Silken tofu sour cream
• Tofu cream cheese