Shay challenged me to create a mango protein shake under 200 calories. I did not dance around, I went straight to my blender and whipped up this low calorie, highly-delicious…
Mango Tango
- 1/3 cup frozen mangos [35 cals]
- 1/2 cup unsweetened So Delicious Coconut Milk – [25 cals]
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (not quite a ‘full scoop’) – [100 cals]
- 3/4 – 1 cup water
- Ice
- Stevia to taste
Combine all ingredients in a mixer. Blend. Garnish with one of those cute little umbrellas.
How does it taste? Exactly like a refreshing tropical vacation, minus the sand and cabana boy. But Shay didn’t ask for all that, so my work here is done.
Now I really must go give Shay a call and tell her to shake up some mangos and whey.
Jessica@HowSweet says:
April 5th 2010I use frozen mango in my shakes from Trader Joe’s and I love it!
Jamie Spenner says:
April 5th 2010I love mango smoothies! thanks Joanna for sharing <3
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
April 5th 2010Mmmm…mango smoothies are so summer-y!!! Love ‘em!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says:
April 5th 2010I love all things mango! This looks fantastic!
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
April 5th 2010Hey, I want the tropical vacation! :-) OK, I will take this for now.. YUM! :-)
Donna Bush says:
April 5th 2010Looks great. I’ll take the cabana boy with mine. :)
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Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
April 5th 2010Love this! Gimme a paper umbrella and I’m set!
Trish @IamSucceeding says:
April 5th 2010That sounds absolutely delish, though never have had mango…might have to try!
Brett says:
April 5th 2010Mmmm, yum! This is almost exactly like my morning protein smoothies – I use 1/2 cup Trader Joe’s Mangolicious instead of the mango, and almond milk instead of coconut milk.
sian-girlgetstrong says:
April 5th 2010This looks yummy! I just bought some frozen mangos because they were on sale and I wasn’t really sure what to do with them…problem now solved!
kalli@fitandfortysomething says:
April 5th 2010great looking shake and it is nice to know we are not consuming a million calories with it!
april says:
April 5th 2010I stil haven’t tried that coconut milk.. I need to get on that!
Yum Yucky says:
April 5th 2010I’ve never seen frozen mango chunks before! no fairs.
Naomi(onefitfoodie) says:
April 5th 2010i LOVE frozen mango! it would be so good with Jay Robb pina colada protein powder!!! YUM looks so good!!
Jess (Fit Chick in the City) says:
April 5th 2010Make me one too, please! I love almost anything made with coconut milk.
The Candid RD says:
April 5th 2010Mmm, sounds delicious! Way to take a dare and succeed in fulfilling it :) I’m so sad that on the FODMAPS diet plan I can’t eat mango. No wonder I used to get all crampy when I ate them, apparently they are high in fructose. What a bummer. I still add them to Nick’s smoothies though!
Diane Fit to the Finish says:
April 5th 2010When we lived in Puerto Rico mangos grew in our yard in so much abundance we all got tired of them! But now I love them again.
FatFighterTV says:
April 5th 2010Sometimes I just like to stop by to see what clever writing you have going on. Nicely done. :)
Jennifer says:
April 6th 2010I would use honey to sweeten rather than stevia. Those sugar substitutes are not good for you, while honey is a natural sweetner which breaks down easier in your body.
Jennifer says:
April 6th 2010I would also like to share this high protein and fiber shake, that I came up with myself. It is about 320 calories and perfect for after a cardio workout.
Combine in blender: 1/3 cup liquid egg whites, 1 cup (skim or 1%) milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup fresh or frozen (unsweetened) fruit, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 1 tbsp. honey. Delicious and very healthy. Enjoy!