Tropical Mango Protein Smoothie
A creamy, tropical morning blend featuring sweet mango and rich Greek yogurt. Packed with high-quality protein and chia seeds to kickstart your day.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Instructions
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Pour the unsweetened coconut milk into your blender first to prevent the protein powder from clumping at the bottom.
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Add the plain whole milk Greek yogurt
Add the plain whole milk Greek yogurt, frozen mango chunks, vanilla protein powder, and chia seeds.
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Blend on high for 45 to 60…
Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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If you prefer a thinner consistency
If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash of cold water and pulse a few times to combine. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
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