Baobab mango smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1 small frozen banana, sliced
• ¾ cup plain coconut yogurt
• ½ cup unsweetened oat milk
• 1 tablespoon baobab fruit powder
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes

Method

1. 1. Add the mango, banana, coconut yogurt, oat milk, baobab powder and lime juice to a blender.
2. 2. Blend until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides if needed.
3. 3. Pour into two small glasses and finish with toasted coconut.

Estimated nutrition

calories

235 calories

fat

7 g fat

carbohydrate

42 g carbohydrates

protein

4 g protein

fiber

7 g fiber

Approximate values per serving. Nutrition varies with ingredients, brands and portion sizes.

Substitutions

• Use plain dairy yogurt instead of coconut yogurt.
• Replace oat milk with soy, almond or cold dairy milk.
• If baobab powder is unavailable, use an extra teaspoon of lime juice for brightness.

Good to know

Baobab powder can vary in tartness, so taste the blended smoothie before adding more lime.

Cultural context

West Africa / Baobab fruit drinks

Baobab is a familiar tree and food source across parts of Africa. This smoothie uses its fruit powder in a modern, simple format while naming the ingredient rather than presenting one blended recipe as universally traditional.

Traditional use: Baobab fruit pulp has been mixed into drinks and porridges in several African food traditions.

What research suggests: Baobab pulp is naturally a source of fiber and vitamin C; nutrition research continues to examine how it fits into everyday diets.

Safety note: Use a food-grade powder and follow its package guidance. Check the ingredient label if you have food allergies or sensitivities.

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