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Using just a handful of ingredients, this easy mango lassi recipe makes the perfect breakfast or Indian-inspired treat! With tons of 5-star reviews, you can be sure it’s not only quick to make but also delicious!
save this recipe!If you love Indian food but thought it wasn’t something easily made at home, then welcome to the club. But, after developing many Indian-inspired recipes, I can confirm that making it at home and making it well is actually possible!
And is there any sweet Indian dish more iconic than the mango lassi? Cousin to the mango fruit smoothie, you just need four ingredients and a blender, to make and epic mango lassi.
Reader rating
“Super easy and so refreshing! Love it! I used greek yogurt instead that was the only yogurt I had, made it creamier but delicious! Def I will make with regular yogurt!” —Lanamom
a little about the mango lassi
Lassi is a traditional yogurt-based drink originating from India. It resembles a mango milkshake and is made by blending yogurt with water. It often includes various flavors such as mango, rose, or mint. Lassi is known for its creamy texture and refreshing taste, making it a popular beverage in Indian cuisine. It can be enjoyed as a cooling and soothing drink, especially during hot weather or after spicy meals!
Just 4 ingredients
- Mango: You can use fresh, frozen, or canned mango in this recipe. I don’t recommend using ice cubes, even when using fresh mango, because they water down the drink.
- Yogurt: I love rich, protein-packed Greek yogurt, but you could use regular, low-fat, or even plant-based yogurt in this lassi. I’ve also had success with kefir if you want a stronger punch of probiotics!
- Milk: A splash of milk will give this mango lassi a nice consistency. Feel free to use your favorite (low-fat, 2%, plant-based, whatever you have!).
- Sweetener: Honey works well here, but you could also use agave, sugar, or stevia. Maple syrup tends to have a flavor that is too strong for this drink.
Sarah’s Tip
I love to finish off my lassi with a pinch of ground cinnamon, saffron, or cardamom. This adds a wonderful warmth to contrast with the fresh summer flavors.
It’s easy to make
Making a mango lassi follows the same steps as making a milkshake or smoothie.
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and dice the mango, then set it on a plate and freeze for about 30 minutes. This will help it chill, which will contribute to the drink’s frosty consistency. Alternatively, you can use pre-frozen mango chunks (this is often more affordable than ripe mango anyway).
- Blend everything together: Blend everything together until smooth and enjoy!
how to pick a perfectly sweet mango
If you’re using fresh mangoes, you’ll want to make sure they’re very sweet. Look for one that’s speckled with red and orange. Give it a gentle squeeze, and it should be slightly soft—that’s a perfectly ripe mango!
make this lassi vegan
To enjoy a vegan version, swap the honey for agave and the yogurt for a plant-based low-fat yogurt.
mango madness
How To Make A Mango Lassi (4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mango
- ½ cup plain yogurt, can sub dairy-free, 120 g
- ½ cup milk, 120 mL
- 1 Tbsp honey or sugar, 30 g
- Pinch of cinnamon or cardamom
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth, adding a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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Awesome…
Substituted milk with coconut milk
Added pistachios
great recipe! I’d recommend being careful, if you’re putting in honey, not to overpower the flavor of mango, and also if you want more of a thicker consistency, lower the milk a little. The pinch of cardamom was great!!
Just made this with oatmilk, Forager probiotic cashewmilk yogurt, and 1/2t of cardamom (yeah, I love cardamom). It was the BEST! The cardamom really gave it some punch. Will make this over and over!
This was so delicious and satisfying! Thumbs up.
Super easy and so redreshing! Love it! I used greek yogurt instead that was the only rogurt I had, made it creamier but delicious! Def I will make with regular yogurt!
So happy to hear it! Enjoy! 😀
Smooooooth
Can I use sour cream if I don’t have yogurt?
I haven’t tried this so I can’t be sure, but it could work! Coconut milk would be a better replacement.
Easy and delicious. Used 21g of agave as a sweetener and plain Greek yogurt. I drank it so fast!
I’m so happy you liked it, Kristian! Enjoy! 😀