Mango Daiquiri Protein Smoothie

After spending quite a while on a low carb diet, I’ve found myself in a place where - at least temporarily - the more carbby fruits are back on the menu.

So, I’m determined to relish every bit of deliciousness I can, before I have to tighten things up again.

Recently, we put in an order from a local produce delivery service, and included some frozen mango chunks on it. OMG. Best frozen mango I’ve ever had!

Obviously, I had to design a few protein smoothie recipes to use it up!

Today’s recipe is the first of those high protein mango smoothie recipes - a Mango Daiquiri Protein smoothie.

Well... sort of. It’s non-alcoholic, and uses rum extract to take the place of the Screech (Jamaican Black Rum) that I usually put in my daiquiris.

I’m all for bending the “rules” a bit when it comes to having fun with protein shakes, but I figure actual alcohol might be a step too far for me at this time, LOL!

Anyway, even without alcohol, this cocktail inspired protein smoothie is fantastic! The fresh lime juice and rum extract work SO well with the mango chunks, it’s easy to forget that it’s healthy!

Anyway, let’s look at what you’ll need to make a round of these fun protein smoothies for yourself...

Ingredients

You’ll only need 5 ingredients to make high protein overnight oats ... and I only have a few short ingredient notes for you:

Vanilla Flavored Protein Powder

This recipe uses Vanilla Flavored Whey Protein Powder.

Personally, I keep a big canister of Revolution Nutrition's High Whey in Vanilla Cake on hand at all times, and use it in a TON of my recipe - baked goods, beverages, etc.

Use whatever vanilla protein powder that you like to drink, and fits your macros.

Frozen Mango Chunks

Not a ton to say here, other than you’re really going to want to use frozen. If you cut up fresh mangos, you’re going to need a LOT - much more economical to buy pre-frozen mango.

On that note, if you prefer to use thawed mango (I get it, I’m not always into having SUPER cold drinks!)... measure first, then thaw.

If you thaw it first, it’ll mush a bit and condense - 2 cups of thawed mango will be WAY more mango than if you measure before thawing.

Delicious, of course - but your macros will be very different!

Unsweetened Almond Milk

Unsweetened Almond Milk has been my milk of choice for years now. It was a great dairy-free option when I could no longer handle cow’s milk, and it’s a fantastic, low carb option in general.

When it comes down to it, though... depending on your macros, you can use pretty much any kind of milk in this recipe.

As far as non dairy milk goes, Oat milk, Cashew Milk, Flax Milk, Macadamia Milk and Coconut Milk are all good options.

Almond is the most neutral tasting option, though - so just know that the other plant based milks may change the overall flavour of the mango smoothie a bit.

Anyway, beyond the non-dairy milk options, regular milk works, too - just a bit higher carb.

You can use whatever you like, but I’d recommend at least 2% fat, for texture reasons. Whole milk is great... I find 1% / skim milk to be too watery, IMHO.

Everything Else

Rounding out this recipe, you will need:
Greek Yogurt (Plain or Mango)
Lime Juice
Rum Extract

... I just don’t have anything to add, as far as these last few ingredients go. Pretty basic ones!

How to Make Mango Daiquiri Protein Smoothies

The full recipe is in the printable recipe card at the end of this post, here is a pictorial walk through:

Measure all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth.

More High Protein Drinks!

Looking for more high protein shakes, smoothies, and coffee drinks? I've developed a whole series of protein powder drink recipes:

Chai Latte (Low Carb, High Protein)
Chocolate Malt Protein Shake
Gingerbread Latte (Low Carb, High Protein)
Matcha Latte (Low Carb, High Protein)
Mocha Latte (Low Carb, High Protein)
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate (Low Carb, High Protein)
Peppermint Mocha (Low Carb, High Protein)
Protein Cappuccino (Low Carb, High Protein)
Protein Hot Chocolate (Low Carb, High Protein)
Pumpkin Chai Latte (Low Carb, High Protein)
Pumpkin Spice Latte (Low Carb, High Protein)