I don't know about you but I tend to have a pretty sweet tooth. And, while I do my best to keep that in check, sometimes, I want to indulge in something delicious. Lucky for me - fruit is like nature's dessert!

It's a way to indulge your sweet tooth without worrying about negatively impacting your health. Plus, fruit smoothies, like this strawberry mango smoothie, are an excellent way to sneak extra veggies into your diet, too.

This smoothie has multiple layers of taste that will take you away to a tropical island. The first sip is a burst of sweet fruit, thanks to the mangoes, strawberries, and orange. As you keep drinking it, you'll taste the richer undertones of carrots. The flaxseeds round it out to keep you feeling full and satiated.

No other 'dessert' can even come close to how this smoothie will make you feel. It's the perfect breakfast, post workout treat, or afternoon pick-me-up.

Key Ingredients

There is a bit more to this smoothie than just two types of fruit. Here is what you'll use in this delightfully sweet drink!

• Strawberries: For the best texture, I suggest using frozen sliced strawberries. If you use fresh strawberries, you'll have to add a little bit of ice.
• Mango Chunks: Use a little less mango than you do strawberries because this will balance out the flavors. Frozen mango chunks not only speed up your smoothie prep, but they add a wonderful texture to your drink too.
• Carrots: Since you are going to blend everything together into a smoothie, you can use either shredded or chopped. I like to buy a bag of shredded carrots from the grocery store so I can just add it to my smoothie - no chopping required.
• Orange: Use a fresh orange for this smoothie! Just peel it, pull it apart, and add it to the blender with the rest of the ingredients.
• Almond Milk: Always use unsweetened almond milk in your smoothies. You can use vanilla or plain, but I suggest plain almond milk for this one. It won't clash with the other flavors.
• Flax Seeds: If you don't have flax seeds, you can use chia seeds as a replacement.