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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies

    Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie

    Published: Oct 21, 2016 Modified: May 12, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie

    Need a healthy pick me up in the late afternoon?  Here's your answer: Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie.  It's full of good for you fruits and veggies with an added boost of fiber from the chia seeds.  {gluten free, paleo}

    Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie fresh, healthy and delicious breakfast with straw and carrot garnish

    Happy Friday peeps!  I'll bet you are so ready for the weekend just like me.  I swear sometimes I feel like I just run from one item on my list to the next.  I know it's not a healthy way of life but some weeks are like that!

    Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie fresh healthy and delicious with a gourd on a white table

    This week I had not one but two failed recipes.  It happens more than I care to admit. Most recipes I have tried more than once to make sure they are good enough for you guys.  This week I tried a beef stew but changed it up a bit and messed it up.  Too much red wine (is that really possible?)  Even though I wouldn't put it on the blog hubby and I ate it with no qualms. Will be redoing that one for sure.

    Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie ingredients in a Vitamix blender with mango on the side

    My other fail was almond butter cups with pumpkin.  I'm obsessed with peanut butter cups and have been trying to make them healthier so I can eat them non-stop.  Don't judge - they are healthy I said!

    These Mini Peanut Butter Cups are so dang good but I can't eat these non-stop!  The combo of almond butter and pumpkin just tasted a bit off so I'm back to the drawing board on that one too.  Ugh, some weeks are like this!

    Close up of Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie

    On the other hand, I had this Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie that was a hit.  It's so refreshing and a great pick me up for that afternoon slump when I want chocolate or Starbuck's or both.

    That is the hardest time of the day for me to control my eating.  The kids come home from school and they are starving so they are busy stuffing their faces.  It's hard for me not to do the same.  A smoothie is great because it's sweet and I can sip it for a long time.

    Close up of Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie with round carrot slice on top

    This smoothie is full of mango and carrots and sweetened with honey. My frozen mango wasn't very sweet but you may find that you don't need honey.  The chia seeds add fiber that helps to keep me full until dinner.

    This Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie is...

    • easy to make with only five ingredients
    • healthy to the core
    • refreshing
    • satisfying
    • full of fiber from the chia seeds
    • paleo and gluten free

    Enjoy!

    Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie

    Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie

    Need a healthy pick me up in the late afternoon? Here's your answer: Mango Carrot Chia Smoothie. It's full of good for you fruits and veggies with an added boost of fiber from the chia seeds. {gluten free, paleo}
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 307kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
    • 1 ½ cups coconut or almond milk adjust to taste for thinner or thicker smoothie
    • 1 large carrot chopped
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 teaspoon honey optional and adjust to taste
    • a handful of ice

    Instructions

    • Throw all ingredients into a blender and mix. Adjust to taste.
    • For thicker smoothie use more ice and less milk.
    • For sweeter smoothie add more honey.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 11975IU | Vitamin C: 63.7mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Sarah Scherer

      October 21, 2016 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      This is so good! I was at the cutting board chopping carrots when this came through and had to make it immediately. I used rice milk and I didn't need any honey - I swear by Trader Joes frozen mango - or ice cubes. I would definitely make this again when I want a smoothie that is not too sweet. It is yummy, hearty and delicious. Thanks, Karen!

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    2. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen

      October 24, 2016 at 12:37 am

      Oh, the woe of failed recipes, Karen! I feel you. But I love this smoothie. I agree with Sarah - I'm a big fan of TJ's frozen mango. Been experimenting with carrot recipes lately and have a bunch of carrots on hand so I will be trying this soon - love the chia seed addition!

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      • Karen Kelly

        October 24, 2016 at 9:07 am

        Who doesn't love TJ's? It's the best!

        Reply
    3. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      October 24, 2016 at 6:57 am

      Awesome afternoon treat to help combat the munchies Karen! Perfect color for fall too! I have had a few epic fails recently too! I hate it when that happens. Hope things go better this week!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        October 24, 2016 at 9:06 am

        Thanks Mary Ann! That makes me feel better!

        Reply
    4. Megan - The Emotional Baker

      October 31, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      Failed recipes are no fun 🙁 Unlike this smoothie! I bet it is so refreshing!

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      • Karen Kelly

        November 01, 2016 at 11:19 am

        Thanks Megan!

        Reply
    5. Sue/theviewfromgreatisland

      November 04, 2016 at 10:38 am

      Love the sunny color of this smoothie!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 05, 2016 at 2:00 pm

        Thanks Sue!

        Reply

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