Dairy-free Mango Lassi

Dairy-free Mango Lassi is thick, velvety, and the perfect drink on a warm spring or summer day. Mango lassi is a classic Indian beverage made with fresh, frozen, or mango pulp, yogurt, milk, and honey or cane sugar. Saffron or cardamom can also be added or sprinkled on top. My version is dairy-free and can also be modified to be vegan.

I prefer to use frozen mango as it chills the drink and gives it a smoothie texture. Combine the frozen mango chunks, non-dairy yogurt, coconut milk, and honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option) in a blender and blend on high until creamy. Pour into two glasses, add a straw and enjoy.

If you decide to use fresh mango for this recipe, make sure it is very ripe or you will have to add more honey for sweetness. Alphonso mangoes or red mangoes work really well for this recipe. Alphonso manages are a little smaller, so make sure to use 2 cups as stated in the recipe.

I understand that not everyone is dairy-free like me. I like to give options for my recipes to be inclusive for every diet. If you consume dairy products such as cows milk yogurt or milk, go ahead and replace the ingredients with your favorite dairy-full products. I recommend using an unsweetened and plain yogurt and whole milk to ensure lots of creaminess.

If you are vegan, I recommend replacing the honey for maple syrup or a sprinkle of cane sugar.

To get a little more out of your dairy-free mango lassi, add some of your favorite health-boosting smoothie additions such as:

• A banana for more energy
• Couple scoops of collagen peptides for added protein (my favorite way to add more protein into my day)
• Your favorite green powder
• A handful of blueberries for antioxidants
• ½ an avocado for healthy fats
• A sprinkle of hemp, chia, or flaxseeds for an omega-3 boost
• Sprinkle with cardamom and crushed pistachios for a classic Indian Mango Lassi

Looking for more smoothie recipes? Make sure to check out this Tropical Smoothie, Chai Charger Smoothie, and Mint Smoothie.

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