Healthy Recipes Drinks Smoothies Healthy Green Smoothie Recipes Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie 4.8 (10) 5 Reviews This mango green smoothie gets bright tart flavor from frozen passion fruit, and inflammation-fighting benefits from fresh kale. Dates add natural sweetness without added sugar. While cilantro may not be a typical smoothie ingredient, we love the herbal notes it adds to this smoothie. Feel free to leave it out if that's not your thing—it's just as delicious without. By Penelope Wall Penelope Wall Penelope Wall oversees the digital editorial vision of EatingWell—drawing on both her passion for food, wellness and storytelling and over 20 years experience in digital content strategy and editorial. Penelope has a bachelor's degree in English and studio art and a minor in French from Middlebury College. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 21, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 2 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Anti-Inflammatory Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts I was never much of a breakfast person until I started making this mango-passion fruit smoothie. But one day, I was trying to think of some ways to use up a bag of frozen passion fruit I had bought on a whim—and I came up with this easy five-ingredient breakfast smoothie. It was love at first sip, and now I can't stop making it. I've been whirring up this recipe every morning for my husband and me ever since. This recipe makes enough to fill two 16-ounce mason jars, so it's a perfect grab-and-go breakfast to bring to work. Nutrition Notes Passion fruit on its own is pretty tart, which I love. I wanted to find a way to sweeten it without added sugar, so I paired it with frozen mango and Medjool dates. I added plain yogurt for some protein. The fresh kale complements the tart passion fruit flavor, while mellowing it out a bit. I love that my husband and I are sneaking in some of our veggie servings at breakfast. And kale is packed with nutrients like lutein, folate and vitamin K that help fight inflammation and slow cognitive decline. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Tips from the Test Kitchen Can You Use Spinach Instead of Kale? Yes! While we find that kale is a better pairing with passion fruit, you can substitute the leafy green. If you do use spinach, I would use baby spinach, as the flavor of mature spinach will overpower the other ingredients and taste "spinach-y." Can I Use Passion Fruit Puree Instead? Yes, you can use passion fruit puree—however, it might change the texture of the smoothie. Many purees include seeds, whereas frozen passion fruit cubes don't. Another thing to be aware of is the nutrition in passion fruit puree. Some purees have added sugar, so if you're looking to keep an eye on sneaky added sugars in your diet, that's one place to be mindful. Frequently Asked Questions Where Can You Find Frozen Passion Fruit? I love frozen passion fruit because it comes in convenient little cubes without the seeds and without any added sugar. Look for brands like Pitaya Foods with other frozen fruit at your local grocery store. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Ingredients 4 cups kale, stemmed and roughly chopped 2 cups frozen mango chunks, thawed slightly (see Tip) 1 cup frozen unsweetened seedless passion fruit cubes 1 cup whole-milk plain yogurt ½ cup water 3 Medjool dates, pitted 1 sprig fresh cilantro (optional) Directions Add kale, mango, passion fruit, yogurt, water, dates and cilantro (if using) to a blender. Blend on medium-low speed, adjusting speed as necessary, until well combined and creamy. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster To make ahead Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 1 day. Tip Run cold water over the frozen mango to take the chill off. It makes it much easier to run the blender. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2023 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 465 Calories 6g Fat 95g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 1 3/4 cups Calories 465 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 95g 35% Dietary Fiber 19g 68% Total Sugars 68g Protein 17g 34% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 20mg 7% Vitamin A 4584IU 92% Vitamin C 122mg 136% Vitamin E 2mg 13% Folate 67mcg 17% Vitamin K 227mcg 189% Sodium 102mg 4% Calcium 239mg 18% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 69mg 16% Potassium 819mg 17% Zinc 1mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved