This smoothie is like sunshine in a glass - bright, tropical, and naturally creamy. Quinoa adds a sneaky boost of plant-based protein and fiber, while frozen mango and banana bring natural sweetness and a velvety texture. We’ve used vanilla soy yogurt and canned coconut milk to create a lush, dessert-like richness that makes it extra delicious. It’s a great way to use up leftover quinoa, but if you’re swapping in oats instead, just use half the amount.
Servings
(1½ cups per serving)
Total
5 min
Prep
5 min
Contains
soy
tree nut
Free from
peanut
sesame
gluten
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Hi, I loved this smoothie, but more importantly I love this app t give me ideas for breakfast when I want something super flavorful. Like the other commenters , I didn’t have everything on hand, but the flavors were so bright and a the hint of nuttiness from the almond butter was chef kiss. I used coconut flakes, pineapple juice instead of OJ to lean into the tropical taste , and added whole cashews for even more richness.
PUL Team - Dec. 12, 2025, 12:34 a.m.
Ohh this sounds incredible, Rebeca 😍 we're so glad the app has been giving you fresh breakfast inspiration. Thanks for sharing your delicious spin on the smoothie!
Shirley - Aug. 25, 2025, 5:28 a.m.
Delicious!! 😋
Gaby - Aug. 20, 2025, 5 p.m.
I hate the taste of vegan protein powder but i love breakfast smoothies. The quinoa in here rocks! i love the flavor it tastes like a mango creamsicle
PUL Team - Aug. 20, 2025, 5:03 p.m.
So happy to hear you're enjoying the breakfast smoothie, Gaby! The quinoa is totally a game-changer 🙌
Evelyn - Aug. 9, 2025, 11:18 p.m.
I had some ripe mangoes from the tree and wanted to use them in a recipe. This smoothie was so tasty. I think the orange juice would add an extra tang but I didn’t have any. It had enough sweetness and was creamy. Delicious!
PUL Team - Aug. 10, 2025, 4:30 a.m.
Ooohh ripe mangoes from the tree sound amazing 🥭 So happy to hear the smoothie was enjoyed, Evelyn!
Daphne Stubbe - Aug. 6, 2025, 11:41 a.m.
A bit to sweet for me, but fun to switch up the smoothie game!
PUL Team - Aug. 6, 2025, 3:07 p.m.
Hey Daphne, thanks for taking the time to share your experience! We're sorry to hear this smoothie recipe was a bit too sweet. We hope you enjoy our other recipes more ☺️
Joy - July 27, 2025, 9:54 a.m.
This is sooo tasty! Its like having dessert or icecream for breakfast! Also I only had a few sips and already started feeling full 😁 I am sure I will have this as breakfast a lot over the remainig summer!
chris - July 25, 2025, 9:21 a.m.
Thick and creamy
Olga - July 24, 2025, 7:12 a.m.
Delicious and nutritious! What a great idea to add quinoa into a smoothie! And it kept me full almost half of the day😄
Tania Allan - July 18, 2025, 2:50 p.m.
Yum! I didn’t have yogurt or canned coconut milk. I used my homemade almond coconut milk ams it worked great. I also didn’t have orange juice so I just threw in a navel orange. I used the oats instead of quinoa.
What others say
I just LOVE this smoothie, it’s so good!
Hi, I loved this smoothie, but more importantly I love this app t give me ideas for breakfast when I want something super flavorful. Like the other commenters , I didn’t have everything on hand, but the flavors were so bright and a the hint of nuttiness from the almond butter was chef kiss. I used coconut flakes, pineapple juice instead of OJ to lean into the tropical taste , and added whole cashews for even more richness.
Delicious!! 😋
I hate the taste of vegan protein powder but i love breakfast smoothies. The quinoa in here rocks! i love the flavor it tastes like a mango creamsicle
I had some ripe mangoes from the tree and wanted to use them in a recipe. This smoothie was so tasty. I think the orange juice would add an extra tang but I didn’t have any. It had enough sweetness and was creamy. Delicious!
A bit to sweet for me, but fun to switch up the smoothie game!
This is sooo tasty! Its like having dessert or icecream for breakfast!
Also I only had a few sips and already started feeling full 😁 I am sure I will have this as breakfast a lot over the remainig summer!
Thick and creamy
Delicious and nutritious! What a great idea to add quinoa into a smoothie! And it kept me full almost half of the day😄
Yum! I didn’t have yogurt or canned coconut milk. I used my homemade almond coconut milk ams it worked great. I also didn’t have orange juice so I just threw in a navel orange. I used the oats instead of quinoa.