Healthy mango lassi. A healthier take on your favorite classic Indian smoothie. All you need is a few minutes to whip up this refreshing and nutritious drink. This recipe brings you healthier alternatives, so you can enjoy a delicious smoothie guilt free. Trust me - this is a keeper for scorching summer days.
In my opinion, there’s no bad time of the year to whip up delicious smoothies. Be it a refreshing drink or a healthy start to the day, these tasty drinks are a must addition to your recipe repertoire. Let’s talk about the classic popular Indian style smoothie also known as lassi.
Healthy mango lassi. I can’t deny the fact that classic lassi loaded with thick yogurt, milk and sugar is utterly delicious. But how about incorporating a few healthy alternatives to make lassi that’s not only delicious but also good for you? Think fresh fruit, low fat or plant based dairy and honey substituting sugar - doesn’t that sound amazing?
Healthy Mango Lassi Recipe
Prep mangoes - I highly recommend using fresh ripe mangoes in this recipe. Choose your favorite sweet variety to add that natural sweetness to the smoothie. When mangoes are in season, chop mangoes and freeze them in a ziplock bag. That way, you can make mango smoothie anytime you want. However, you can also use frozen mangoes to make this lassi.
Make lassi - All you need to do is blend all the ingredients - mangoes, yogurt, milk and cardamom - to make a smooth purée. You can change the consistency of the smoothie by adding more or less milk. Substitute sugar with honey for a healthy sugar alternative. And make sure you serve it immediately.
More Mango Recipes:
- Thai Mango Coconut Pudding
- Mango Chicken Curry
- 3 Ingredient Mango Burfi | Mango Fudge
- No Bake Mango Cheesecake
- Classic Mango Lassi | Indian Mango Smoothie
Healthy Mango Lassi | Video
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe mango
- ½ cup low fat Greek yogurt or plant based yogurt
- ½ cup regular low fat milk or oat or almond milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- Mint leaves chopped mangoes, nuts, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- If using fresh ripe mango, peel, deseed and cut the mango into cubes. Add them to ziplock bags and freeze for later use. Alternatively, you can use store bought frozen mangoes.
- To make lassi, place frozen mangoes, yogurt, milk, honey and cardamom in a blender. Blend to a smooth purée.
- Pour into two serving glasses.
- Garnish with mint leaves, chopped mangoes or chopped nuts if you like.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- You can use your favorite sweet mango to make this lassi. I opted for honey gold. If mangoes are not in season, opt to frozen ones.
- Remember the color and sweetness of the lassi depends on the variety of mango you use.
- Add more or less milk depending on the consistency you like.
Nutrition
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