Mint Lassi: A Yogurt Smoothie
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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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302 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
49g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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. |
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 yogurtÂ
- 2 tablespoons sugar, honey, or agave syrup, plus more to taste (optional)
Steps to Make It
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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.)
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Whirl until very smooth.
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Taste and add more sweetener or lime juice, if you like.
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Pour into glasses, add a mint sprig to each as a garnish, if you like, and serve.