Effortless Strawberry Mango Smoothie

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Grab that blender for a colorful fruity drink with a buzz of orange and honey. Puree strawberries and mango separately with juice until they're nice and smooth. Thicken or thin each as you need, and sweeten the lot with honey or sugar if your fruit isn't super ripe. Trick for those eye-popping layers? Pour slowly and keep the purée thick. Want it creamier? Toss in some yogurt or swap out some juice. You’ll end up with a glass that looks as great as it tastes—sweet, cold, and totally satisfying.

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Updated on Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:56:20 GMT
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If you want a fun fruity drink that's healthy but still feels like dessert, I always whip up this bright blend. The mango makes it creamy, the strawberries bring some sweetness, and the whole thing just screams summer. Perfect for a sunny afternoon or lazy brunch.

My kids totally flipped for the colorful look of this smoothie. As soon as I grab the blender they're all in the kitchen, hoping for a glass (or two) of these pretty sips.

Delicious Ingredients

  • Frozen strawberries: these make the top of your drink super soft and colorful—grab a bag that's free of big ice clumps for bright results
  • Orange juice: adds zip and freshness throughout—I always use a smooth, pulp-free style
  • Frozen mango chunks: make everything silky and tropical—sweet ripe pieces give the best taste
  • Honey or sugar (optional): handy if your fruit leans tart—I go with local honey when possible
  • Water: keeps the mango layer from turning to paste—good filtered water keeps the flavor clean

Easy Step-by-Step

Pour and Serve:
Grab a straw and enjoy while the smoothie’s still chilly—the longer it sits, the more the colors mix, which still looks cool.
Layer Up:
Split the mango mixture between two glasses, filling them halfway. Scoop the strawberry mix right on top—swirl a little if you want a sunset look, or leave a sharp line for a neater look.
Berry Blend:
Wash out your blender or switch to a second one. Toss in the frozen strawberries, another splash of orange juice, and your sweetener if you like it sweeter. Whirl it all until it's smooth enough to pour, adding a little more juice if it's too thick.
Mango Time:
First, blend up the frozen mango, some orange juice, and water. Blitz until everything's velvety with no chunks left. If it looks too heavy, just add a bit more juice or water to thin it to your liking.
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I love playing with the mango in these smoothies because it's so rich and smooth. I tried this layered style first for my niece’s birthday brunch—she said it was the prettiest drink ever and drained her glass before I could take my phone out.

Keeping It Fresh

For the brightest layers and the best chill, enjoy your smoothie right after making it. If you need to prep, blend the layers and stash them in closed jars in your fridge for up to a day, then put them together when you're ready. Leftovers? Pour them into popsicle molds for a fast frozen snack.

Switch-Ups

If you run out of orange juice, pineapple juice adds extra tang, or coconut water lightens the drink up. Want it creamier? Swap in a scoop of Greek yogurt for some of the juice. For a plant-based sweetener, agave syrup works great instead of honey.

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Fun Ways to Serve

Jazz it up with funky straws and fruit on the rim—great for brunch with friends. Making a crowd batch? Just double or triple everything and let everyone build their own layers at a smoothie bar.

Backstory

Layered drinks like this get their inspo from tropical smoothies all over the Caribbean and Latin America. They're all about using fresh mango and berries, and the stacked colors always mean you're in for a good time.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Is it okay if I use fresh fruit instead of frozen?

Absolutely! Swap in fresh strawberries or mango, then toss in some ice so your drink stays cold and thick.

→ How do you get those picture-perfect layers?

Blend mango and strawberries apart, pour one in carefully before the other, and keep both pretty thick so they don’t mix up.

→ Out of orange juice—what can I throw in?

Pineapple or apple juice does the trick for that same zippy kick if you're out of orange juice.

→ How do I make this drink taste creamy?

Simply mix in some yogurt or use it instead of part of the juice—it’ll turn out super smooth and rich.

→ How do I tweak the sweetness?

Add honey or a little sugar if your fruit isn't sweet enough. Or just leave it out for a lighter taste.

Effortless Strawberry Mango Smoothie

Chilled mango, strawberries, and orange juice come together for a bright, cool treat with beautiful layers.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
10 Minutes

Category: Desserts & Baking

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: International

Yield: 2 Servings (Two medium glasses)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

→ Mango layer

01 45 ml water
02 180 ml orange juice
03 125 g frozen mango chunks

→ Strawberry layer

04 15 ml honey or regular sugar, your choice, optional
05 240 ml orange juice, add more if mixture's too thick
06 125 g frozen strawberries

Instructions

Step 01

Scoop your mango mix so it fills glasses halfway. Carefully pour the strawberry blend on top to fill them up. Slide in straws and enjoy right away.

Step 02

Give your blender a quick rinse. Toss in the frozen strawberries, orange juice, and a little honey or sugar if you feel like sweetening it up. Blend till super smooth. Add more juice if you want it thinner.

Step 03

Throw frozen mango chunks, orange juice, and a splash of water into the blender. Whirl until nice and silky. If it's too thick, just a bit more liquid will fix that.

Notes

  1. If your fruit isn’t too sweet, some honey or sugar can really help the flavor pop.
  2. Want it creamy? Swap some orange juice for plain yogurt. It’s awesome.

Tools You'll Need

  • Measuring cups
  • Serving glasses
  • Blender

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 190
  • Total Fat: 0.5 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 46 g
  • Protein: 2 g