Creamy Coconut Mango Protein Smoothie
A velvety, tropical smoothie featuring sweet mango blended with creamy light coconut milk and protein-rich Greek yogurt. It is a refreshing, quick snack that helps keep blood sugar steady and satisfies sweet cravings.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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 HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Steadier 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
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Storage: While best enjoyed fresh, you can store any leftovers in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Shake well before drinking as natural separation may occur.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Measure out the frozen mango chunks
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Measure out the frozen mango chunks
Measure out the frozen mango chunks, plain Greek yogurt, light canned coconut milk, and chia seeds.
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Place all the ingredients into your blender…
Place all the ingredients into your blender jar, starting with the coconut milk first to ensure smooth blending.
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Secure the blender lid and blend on…
Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and no mango chunks remain.
Look for: the mixture is completely smooth and no mango chunks remain
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If the smoothie is too thick
If the smoothie is too thick, pour in a splash of cold water and blend for another 5 seconds to reach your preferred pourable consistency.
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Pour into a tall glass and enjoy…
Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately.
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