Panera Mango Smoothie - Copycat Recipe

Recipe Ingredients

Here is the official ingredients list on Panera Bread's website for their mango smoothie.

Mango Blend (Water, Mango Puree Concentrate, Banana Puree, White Grape Juice Concentrate, Orange Juice, Natural Flavors, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Calcium D-Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyroxidine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), Water, Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt (Cultured Pasteurized Non-Fat Milk, Cream, Contains Live Active Cultures S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei, L. Paracasei, L. Rhamnosus)

I am sure Panera's mango blend is a proprietary ingredient that can't be found at the grocery store. So I went in search of a proper substitute.

My first stop was the bottled juice section in the produce department.

There I was able to find two different bottled mango juices, Bolthouse Farms Amazing Mango and Naked Mighty Mango.

A quick look at the ingredients lists told me these might be great substitutes for Panera's mango blend. The main difference was Panera uses white grape juice and the store-bought substitutes use apple juice.

Bolthouse Farms Amazing Mango Ingredients: Mango Puree, Apple Juice From Concentrate (Water, Apple Juice Concentrate), Orange Juice From Concentrate (Water, Orange Juice Concentrate), Lemon Juice From Concentrate (Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate) Banana Puree, Contains 2% Or Less: Natural Flavors, Beta Carotene (Vitamin A)

Naked Mighty Mango Ingredients: Mango Puree, Apple Juice From Concentrate (Water, Apple Juice Concentrate), Orange Juice, Banana Puree, Lemon Juice, Natural Flavors, Beta Carotene (Vitamin A)

The last ingredient we need is Greek yogurt. In the past when I have watched Panera make their smoothies I noticed they used specifically Stonyfield brand of yogurt. I chose to use my local stores store brand plain Greek yogurt.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Substitutions and Variations

Mango Juice: Instead of the bottled mango juice mentioned above you could also substitute frozen mango puree, pureed fresh ripe mangoes, or frozen mango chunks.

These alternatives may not be as sweet as the bottled mango juice so you may want to add some additional sweetener such as apple juice or grape juice.

If you love mangoes, you should try these Coconut Mango Pancakes, these Mango Blueberry Muffins, or this Mango Creme Brulee.

Greek Yogurt: If you don't have plain Greek yogurt you could also use vanilla or another fruit-flavored Greek yogurt. Another possible substitution is regular yogurt which isn't as thick as Greek yogurt but can still be used.

Vegetables: For a little extra nutrition, add spinach or kale to the smoothie.

Other Fruits: Try adding fruits like pineapple, coconut, banana, or berries.

Double the Recipe: You can easily double the recipe and blend up two smoothies at once.

Expert Tips

• Experiment with other fruits. Try adding fruits like pineapple, coconut, banana, or berries.
• Customize your mango smoothie with additional ingredients. You can add baby spinach or kale for a nutrient boost, a scoop of protein powder for added protein, or chia seeds for added texture and omega-3 fatty acids.
• Blend the smoothie until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the texture is smooth and consistent. This ensures that you don't have any chunks or uneven distribution of ingredients.
• Taste the mango smoothie and adjust the flavor if needed. You can add a bit more sweetness with a touch of honey or maple syrup, adjust the thickness with more liquid, or add more fruit for a stronger mango flavor.
• Add a little protein by adding some Greek yogurt, protein powder, flaxseeds, or chia seeds.
• If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add a little milk or water.