Mango Avocado Smoothie (with Oats)

January 5, 2021 By Leanne 24 Comments

This Mango Avocado Smoothie recipe is dairy-free with avocado, almond milk and oats for added creaminess. It’s made without banana and sweetened with frozen mango and maple syrup. It’s thick and filling, so it’s perfect for breakfast or a mid-morning snack!

*This post was originally published in January 2018. It has been updated with new photos and text, including helpful tips for readers and adjustments to the recipe. Scroll to the bottom to see an original photo.

While there is something so refreshing about a smoothie in the summertime, I love them just as much in the winter. They’re such a great way to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet, especially the tropical variety, which are not readily available in their fresh form during the winter months around here.

That’s why I’m excited to re-share this recipe with you today. It’s a favourite of mine with tropical mango and creamy avocado. I make it often, so I’ve made some adjustments over the years that I wanted to share with you.

Why you’ll love this avocado mango smoothie recipe

It’s creamy without banana. While I love banana in my smoothies and dairy-free ice creams, sometimes it’s nice to change it up and create a creamy smoothie without banana.

The oats add to the creaminess and create a more filling smoothie with extra fibre.

It has healthy fats from the avocado and hemp seeds, which also helps keep you full for longer.

It’s a super thick smoothie so you can even enjoy it as a smoothie bowl and top it with your favourite homemade granola and other toppings.

Details on the ingredients for this dairy-free smoothie

Mango: I use frozen mango in this recipe, so I just buy the bag of pre-chopped frozen mango at the grocery store. If you’d prefer to use fresh, just make sure you chop it into around 1-inch chunks and freeze it before adding it to the smoothie.

Avocado: I also use pre-packaged frozen avocado chunks in this recipe. It’s super convenient since finding a perfectly ripe avocado isn’t always an easy task. If you prefer to add fresh avocado to your smoothie, you’ll need about half a medium-sized avocado (or about half a cup chopped into 1/2-inch cubes).

Oats: I used rolled oats in this recipe that were soaked in almond milk overnight. If you’re pressed for time, you can soak them for 20-30 minutes. The oats won’t be as creamy, but they will absorb most of the milk. I haven’t tried this recipe with steel-cut oats, but if you decide to use them, you should definitely let them soak in the milk overnight to soften them up.

Nut milk: While I used unsweetened almond milk, you can use another type of unsweetened nut, coconut or seed milk. If you don’t need this recipe to be dairy-free, you can even use cow’s milk.

Maple syrup: Two tablespoons of maple syrup are added to the smoothie to naturally sweeten it along with the mango. You can also use agave syrup or honey (for a non-vegan version).

Hemp seeds: Just a tablespoon of hemp seeds/hearts is added for some extra protein and healthy fats.

Coconut chips: This is optional but I like to add a few on top of my smoothie to enhance the tropical vibes.

How to make a mango smoothie with oats

Soak your oats overnight, or for at least 20-30 minutes.

Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

Top with coconut chips and enjoy immediately.

What does adding oats to a smoothie do?

Adding oats to your smoothie is a great way to thicken it up and create a smooth and creamy texture. It also adds extra fibre to help keep you full for longer. I suggest soaking them in milk first to soften them up and make them extra creamy.

Why add avocado to smoothies?

Avocado also adds creaminess to smoothies, which is great if you’re looking for an alternative to banana to create that creamy texture. The healthy fats in avocado will also help keep you full.

Can you taste the avocado in this smoothie?

This smoothie recipe only uses half a cup of avocado, so a quarter cup in each smoothie. I find the taste of avocado can be a bit overpowering in some smoothies, so that’s why I add just enough to enhance the texture. While you get a hint of avocado flavour, the mango still shines through as the main ingredient.

Recipe tips and substitutions

The recipe makes two smoothies. Feel free to half the recipe if you just want to make one.

The smoothies are thick so if you enjoy your smoothies with a thinner texture, just add more nut milk.

Since it’s a thick smoothie, you will need to stop the blender a few times to stir the ingredients.

If you like a sweeter smoothie, try adding more maple syrup or even add a few slices of banana.

Be sure to let the oats soak in nut milk for at least 20-30 minutes. This will add to the creamy texture of the smoothie and help the oats blend in.

If you don’t have a powerful blender, you can always add more nut milk to help the mixture blend together. You can also cut your mango into smaller pieces or use fresh avocado instead of frozen chunks.

Instead of hemp seeds, feel free to add flax or chia seeds. Or add a teaspoon of all three.

Try adding a handful of spinach to your smoothie. It will turn the smoothie green, but if you don’t mind the colour, it’s a great way to add some veggies to your breakfast or snack. (Scroll to the very bottom to see a version of this smoothie with spinach).

Other healthier recipes that use avocado

Avocado Banana Breakfast Cookies

Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Avocado Frosting

If you make these mango avocado smoothies, I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below!

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