Mint Lassi: A Yogurt Smoothie

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Molly Watson
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Molly Watson
Updated 07/24/19
Herbal lassi with bio yogurt and different herbs

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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
302 Calories
11g Fat
49g Carbs
12g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 14g 48%
Protein 12g
Calcium 950mg 73%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

A mint lassi is simply mint and yogurt -- with a bit of sweetener and lime for kicks -- whirled into a smooth and refreshing drink. Mint lassis have great flavor, but they also have tremendous power to cool, both against high temperatures outside and hot spices on a plate. Try this refreshing drink to cool off on a hot afternoon, or serve it alongside spicy food at dinner to help tame the mouth-burning heat. You can even start a hot day off with one at breakfast and enjoy it as more of a smoothie.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves (plus sprigs for garnish)
  • 2 cups​ plain, unsweetened whole milk yogurt 
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, honey, or agave syrup, plus more to taste (optional)

Steps to Make It

  1. Put the mint leaves, yogurt, sweetener (if using), and lime juice in a blender. (Note: whole milk yogurt yields the most "drinkable" lassi since it doesn't contain any thickeners, but low-fat and non-fat yogurts work fine too if you are watching your calorie intake.)

  2. Whirl until very smooth.

  3. Taste and add more sweetener or lime juice, if you like.

  4. Pour into glasses, add a mint sprig to each as a garnish, if you like, and serve.