08/28/2026
Sweet meets spicy!
This Spicy Mango Banana Protein Smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and packed with protein—with a little kick from ginger and cayenne.
Made with simple ingredients and perfect for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or whenever you need a delicious pick-me-up.
Makes: 1 large smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup frozen mango
½ frozen banana
¾ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Juice of ½ lime
Small pinch of cayenne pepper 🌶️
½ tsp fresh grated ginger
1 tsp chia seeds
Ice, as needed
Directions
Add everything to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste and add a little more cayenne if you like extra heat.
Pour into a glass and garnish with a lime wedge and a tiny sprinkle of cayenne.
Tip: For a thicker smoothie, use frozen mango and banana and reduce the almond milk slightly.
