5-Ingredient Creamy Mango Milkshake
This flavorful and creamy 5-ingredient mango milkshake is the perfect cold beverage for hot summer afternoons! Ready in 5 minutes, it’ll cool you off as well as satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time, making it the perfect combo. Gluten-free and easily made dairy-free too.
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- Mangoes for the Summer
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- 5-Ingredient Creamy Mango Milkshake
Mangoes for the Summer
When I was still a little girl in tropical Singapore, my family and I lived for about 17 years in the red brick house on Sea Breeze Road.
One of the best parts of the house was the garden at the back, which while not exactly huge, was large enough to me when I was still young and small.
To the left of the garden was this huge mango tree, which bore plenty of fruit in the beginning years, and just before the mangoes would ripen, we’d wrap them in torn newspaper pages so the birds wouldn’t peck at them before they were ready.
Harvesting the mangoes was always an event, and once we used the long pole to pluck the ripe sweet mangoes from the tree, we’d pile them down on the floor, my chubby little fingers pointing at each one of them as I counted our “catch” for the day.
Then we’d cut them open, greedily biting into the yellow flesh bursting with flavor, until there was nothing left.
Mangoes always transport me back to that particular memory of my childhood, and the natural sweetness of this fruit brings me back to the hot days of summer.
The Creamiest Mango Milkshake
Because mangoes are naturally rich in flavor, you can definitely enjoy them on their own as a snack, make mango salsa to go with tortilla chips, mango chia pudding for breakfast, or the Thai dessert mango sticky rice.
Another way to indulge in mangoes when it’s mango season is to make milkshakes – and plenty of them too!
This mango shake recipe is creamy and sweet (like a mix between a drink and dessert), so you’ll be sipping on a refreshingly creamy sweet beverage you can enjoy all summer long – whether you’re lounging by the pool or the beach, cooking something on the backyard grill, or simply chilling out with your favorite book.
Why This Recipe Works:
- Simple Ingredients: You only need 5 simple ingredients to make this fresh mango shake (including ice!).
- Easy to Make: With the help of a high-speed blender, this creamy mango smoothie is ready in just 5 minutes. How’s that for almost instant gratification on hot summer days?
- Totally Gluten-Free with Dairy-Free Options: The best part is that this mango milk shake recipe is 100% gluten-free, and has options to make it dairy-free too, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy it without issues!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for making this deliciously creamy mango milkshake recipe.
(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)
Recipe Notes + Substitutions:
- Mangoes: I like using fresh mangoes when they’re in season, but if you don’t have access to fresh mangoes, frozen mangoes will work just as well.
- Vanilla Ice Cream: Adding vanilla ice cream will make this delicious mango shake super creamy. If you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use dairy-free vanilla ice cream instead.
- Milk: I used regular whole milk, but if you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use an unsweetened version of your favorite plant-based milk (almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, rice milk, soy milk etc).
- Vanilla Extract: I like adding a bit of vanilla extract for extra flavor, but if you don’t have it on hand, feel free to leave it out.
- Ice: Smaller ice cubes will be easier on your blender (depending on how powerful it is).
How to Make this Creamy Mango Shake (Step by Step):
1. Blend Ingredients Except Ice
Place the vanilla ice cream, mango chunks (reserve a few for garnishing) and vanilla bean paste in a high-speed blender. Beat until you get a homogeneous thick mixture.
2. Add Ice Cubes and Blend
Add ice cubes to the blender jar and blend well to combine.
3. Add Milk
Pour in the milk, close the blender with a lid and beat at medium speed for 1 minute until you get a homogeneous mixture.
4. Serve and Enjoy
Pour mango milkshake into two tall glasses, then drink up and enjoy this deliciously refreshing drink!
Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:
- No Fresh Mangoes? Use Frozen: I like using fresh mangoes when they’re in season, but if you don’t have access to fresh mangoes, 2 cups of frozen mangoes will work just as well!
- Extra Mango Flavor: For an even more intense mango flavor, use mango ice cream in place of vanilla ice cream.
- Use Other Fruit: This milkshake recipe is easily adaptable, so you can swap out the mango for 2 cups of other types of fruits (think bananas, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries etc).
- Want a Thicker Shake? If you like a very thick milkshake, simply cut down the amount of milk used. Start with 2 cups and then add more as needed.
- Make Popsicles: If you want to make mango popsicles, pour the mango mixture into popsicle molds, then freeze until firm.
Other Mango Recipes to Enjoy:
- Corn Mango Salsa (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
- Mango Chia Pudding (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
- Mango Quinoa Salad with Shrimp (Gluten-Free)
Gluten-Free Recipes for the Summer:
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5-Ingredient Creamy Mango Milkshake
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This flavorful and creamy 5-ingredient mango milkshake is the perfect cold beverage for hot summer afternoons! Ready in 5 minutes, it’ll cool you off as well as satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time, making it the perfect combo. Gluten-free and easily made dairy-free too.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh mango, peeled, seed removed and diced (approximately 2 cups diced)
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 3 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients Except Ice: Place the vanilla ice cream, mango pieces (reserve a little for serving) and vanilla bean paste in a high-speed blender. Beat until you get a homogeneous thick mixture.
- Add Ice: Add ice cubes and blend.
- Add Milk: Pour in the milk, close the blender with a lid and beat at medium speed for 1 minute until you get a homogeneous mixture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drink up and enjoy this deliciously refreshing mango milkshake!
Notes
Mangoes: I like using fresh mangoes when they’re in season, but if you don’t have access to fresh mangoes, frozen mangoes will work just as well!
Vanilla Ice Cream: Adding vanilla ice cream will make this delicious mango shake super creamy. If you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use dairy-free vanilla ice cream instead.
Milk: I used regular milk, but if you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use an unsweetened non-dairy milk of choice (almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, rice milk etc).
Vanilla Extract: I like adding a bit of vanilla extract for extra flavor, but if you don’t have it on hand, feel free to leave it out.
Ice: Smaller ice cubes will be easier on your blender (depending on how powerful it is).
- Prep Time: 5 mins mins
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Western
I totally agree with you, Felicia, that this simple-to-prepare creamy mango milkshake will always be a welcome drink in sunny Singapore by both young and old – a super refreshing drink especially on hot afternoons!
Agreed…. perfect for hot afternoons!