A refreshing smoothie inspired by the classic Indian fruit and yogurt beverage called a lassi. Mango and dates add a bit of sweetness to balance out the tangy yogurt and slightly tart mango. Fresh ginger and a touch of warming cardamom spice it up!
Ingredient highlight
Mango! These tropical stone fruits can be found year round at grocery stores, but are especially juicy and in season this time of year. They’re packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, and folate. To pick a ripe mango, it should be fragrant, heavy, and slightly soft when pressed with your finger (like an avocado).
Servings 2
Prep Time 5 minutes Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped mango (from 1 mango)*
- Heaping ½ cup full-fat coconut milk**
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1- inch knob ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ cup water (or use coconut water)
- 1-3 pitted dates***
Toppings (optional):
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Sliced banana
- Lime zest
- Granola
- *Fresh is always more flavorful, so if you can find ripe mangos, use them! If not, frozen works fine or substitute with pineapple.
- **To replace the coconut milk, you could use a heaping ¼ cup shredded or flaked coconut + ¾ cup water.
- **Sweeten to taste! I find 1-2 dates is perfect. If your mangos are super sweet and juicy, you may not need any. You can also sweeten with honey or maple syrup.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high until totally smooth.
- The smoothie is supposed to be on the thick side, but you can always thin it out with more water.
- Serve it in a glass or eat it as a bowl with your toppings of choice (if using).
Items you can prep ahead (optional)
- Cube 1 cup mango
- Make the smoothie
Substitutions:
- To make vegan/dairy-free, use a vegan yogurt or skip the yogurt and add a bit more coconut milk, water, and a squeeze of lime.
- Use pineapple in place of mango
- You can skip the cardamom if you’d like or replace it with cinnamon.
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Leftovers + Repurposing:
- Give it a good stir and drink it right out of the fridge or let it sit out to take the chill off.
- To make it a smoothie bowl, you could stir some chia seeds/oats into the smoothie the night before to thicken it up OR stir in some chia pudding. The smoothie is thick, so you could also just eat it as a bowl as is. Top with granola, banana, etc…
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