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!
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.
*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.
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 favorite 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 favorite 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.
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 flavor, 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).
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below!
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Mango Avocado Smoothie (with Oats)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 3/4 unsweetened almond milk, divided
- 2 1/2 cups frozen mango, 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup frozen avocado, 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Optional topping:
- coconut chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the oats and 1/2 cup of almond milk. Stir, cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 20-30 minutes.
- Add all the ingredients to a blender jar and blend until smooth and creamy. (The smoothie is thick so you will need to stop the blender a few times to stir the ingredients).
- Pour into two tall glasses and top with coconut chips (optional).
Notes
- The recipe uses pre-packaged frozen avocado chunks. If you only have fresh, use about half a medium-sized avocado.
- The recipe makes two smoothies. You can 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.
- If you don’t have a powerful blender, you can add more nut milk to help the mixture blend together, cut your mango into smaller pieces or use fresh avocado instead of frozen chunks.
- The total recipe time includes 30 minutes to let the oats soak.
Nutrition Facts per Serving
Disclaimer
Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary depending on the substitutions made and the brands used.
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I’ve always wanted to try incorporating avocado into my smoothies!
I like the avocado in this smoothie as the banana and mango sweeten it up, so you don’t really taste the avocado. Hope you give it a try some time! Happy Sunday Christie!
I’m the same way…I love smoothies but never thing of them as a meal. They’re more like a snack for me! This smoothie-oatmeal would change all of that because of the oats. This looks so hearty and wholesome and I know it would be a hit with my kids!
Thanks Marcie! The oatmeal definitely makes it filling, and it probably eats more like a parfait than a smoothie! Hope you get a chance to try it!
I would love to wake up to this! The color…the flavors…. Breakfast Perfection!
Thanks Annie! It’s definitely a filling breakfast!
Not only do I LOVE the colour of this smoothie, I think it would be just the perfect way to start the day!!! Piling in all that goodness all at once has gotta give your body a super boost! Looks so yum, Leanne!
Thanks Katherine! I definitely included a lot of ingredients in this one! But it’s super filling, so perfect for breakfast!
I totally need some clean eating goodness Leanne! These look yummy!
Thanks Mary Ann! This smoothie has been a go-to, clean eating breakfast since the holidays!
This is why we’re friends. I fall asleep every night thinking about what I’m going to have for breakfast, and breakfast is really all that gets me out of bed when I wake up :). I’m totally trying this because overnight oats and green smoothies are two of my favorite things. This will get me out of bed for sure!
Haha! Thanks Kelsie. So glad you can relate!! I hope you get a chance to give this a try. The overnight oats and green smoothie combo is quite filling! Let me know what you think if you do! Happy Wednesday!
I can definitely eat a smoothie for breakfast (or this)! Last fall hubby and I were having smoothies every single morning. I got a little tired of them, but miss them now. Though, this is a great way to mix things up. So healthy and lots of delicious flavours. Gotta love the frozen avo 🙂
I’m all about the frozen avocado Dawn! And this smoothie is definitely a great way to change things up. At least it was for me!
Wow! A perfect smoothie for a great start of the day, Leanne! Excellent combo of ingredients which I can’t wait to combine. 😉
Thanks Agness! The combo of ingredients really packs a lot into this smoothie! I hope you like it! Enjoy the rest of your week!
I can’t even begin to tell you how comforting this smoothie looks. There’s something about avocado that’s so dang satisfying! I’ve made many a smoothie before but I haven’t made one with mango and avocado. Pinning for later!
Thanks Christina! The avocado makes the smoothie extra creamy and the mango adds a little bit of sweetness. Let me know if you give it a try! And enjoy the rest of your day!
OOOOOH this smoothie looks so good Leanne, I love the combination of ingredients. Smoothies are such a great breakfast idea and this one looks amazing.
I loved the winter sunshine salad so much…I prepared it for lunch last week and everybody loved it too,the citrus honey dressing tasted so good. So thank you for the great recipe and really looking forward to trying this one as well.
Thank you so much Ashika! I’m so happy you liked the sunshine salad and citrus dressing! The combination of ingredients in this smoothie is pretty filling. Be sure to let me know if you get a chance to make this one! Take care!
So much yummy stuff going on in this smoothie! And I need to look for frozen avocado, I had no idea it was a thing! Thanks!
Thanks Lisa! The frozen avocado is so awesome and it works really well in smoothies! I hope you can find some! Enjoy the rest of your week!
I am in for this recipe Leanne, I am always in search of a healthy recipe.
So this recipe is for me…Thanks for sharing this easy, yet delicious recipe.. 🙂
Thanks Puja! I’m so glad you like this recipe! I hope you get a chance to try it. Happy Wednesday!