- It’s a nutritious shake-like smoothie that can be made ahead for breakfast or a snack.
- This smoothie is loaded with immune-boosting vitamins C and A, plus antioxidants.
- To change the flavor, try swapping the frozen mango for pineapple.
If you’re looking for a delicious way to support your immune system, this Orange-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie is it. It’s naturally sweetened with vitamin C-rich orange juice and mango. Plain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt brings its protein and probiotics to this smoothie, and works with the chia seeds and banana to create a thick, creamy, shake-like consistency. Turmeric adds a warm, earthy tone and, combined with the rest of the ingredients in this smoothie, may help calm inflammation. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to ensure the perfect consistency.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
- When grating turmeric, wear gloves to prevent staining your hands and any surfaces it touches. If you get it on anything, you can try making a cleaning paste with baking soda and lemon.
- You can substitute frozen pineapple for the mango and use any milk of your choice—dairy or nondairy—in place of the orange juice.
- You can add peeled orange segments to enhance the orange flavor.
- To add sweetness, consider incorporating a date or a tablespoon of honey. For a fun snack, freeze the smoothie in a popsicle mold.
Nutrition Notes
- Orange juice is loaded with immune-supporting vitamin C and antioxidants. If it’s fortified, it will also add calcium to your smoothie. Be sure that it’s 100% juice and not an orange juice beverage or cocktail, which both contain just a fraction of actual juice.
- Mango adds more vitamin C and antioxidants to this smoothie, along with vitamin A, another immune-booster. Mango’s fiber will help keep things moving through your gut.
- Chia seeds are tiny but mighty packages of fiber, plant protein and omega-3s. Eating chia seeds regularly may help support heart and brain health.
- Greek-style yogurt brings its calcium and protein to your glass. The probiotics in Greek-style yogurt will thrive by eating the fiber in the banana, mango and chia seeds, supporting a lush microbiome. A healthy gut contributes to better overall health.
