Slightly sweet, ultra creamy– this Mango Lassi is a healthier, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened recipe.
Mango Lassi is served at many Indian restaurants, it’s typically a fairly sweet, yogurt-based drink. This recipe uses cashews for the base and is sweetened with dates, a fruit that can also serve as a natural sweetener.
Enjoy the Mango Lassi as a sweet treat after dinner or even as an afternoon snack. Add a frozen banana to the mix to make it into a delicious smoothie– or even toss in some berries! Use this recipe as the base, but go ahead– be creative!
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Ingredients
Fruit from 2 mangoes
2-4 pitted dates, adjust for sweetness
1/4 cup of cashews
1/4 -1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, adjust to taste
2-3 cups of water, adjust to desired texture
Ice, as needed
Instructions
- Cut the fruit off the mango seed. In a high speed blender, combine the mango fruit, dates, cashews, cinnamon, water, and ice. Adjust to taste and texture.
- Serve chilled or over ice. Enjoy!
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