Mango lassi sweetened only with fruit

Mango lassi sweetened only with fruit, made with ripe mango, soya yoghurt, coconut water, lime juice and cardamom – creamy, fruity and pleasantly fresh.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 150 kcal per serving
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 3 g
• Carbs: 25 g

Ingredients

• 1 mango
• 150 g unsweetened soya yoghurt
• 150 ml coconut water
• A few chopped pistachios
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 pinch of ground cardamom

Method

You’ll need: blender · chopping board · knife

1. Peel the mango, cut the flesh away from the stone and cut it into pieces.
2. Put the mango and soya yoghurt in a blender. Add the coconut water, lime juice and ground cardamom.
3. Blend everything until the lassi is creamy and smooth. If you like it thinner, blend in a little more coconut water.
4. Taste briefly. Depending on how ripe the mango is, the lime juice can be a little more prominent or milder.
5. Pour into glasses and serve straight away. Sprinkle with the chopped pistachios.

Good to know

When you want something quick, creamy and fruity, this glass is just right. It tastes smooth, fresh and pleasantly rounded, without any unnecessary sweetness.

Swaps

Mango → papaya (more mildly sweet) Soya yoghurt → coconut yoghurt Coconut water → unsweetened coconut milk or water (creamier, or thinner) Pistachio pieces → chopped almonds or walnuts (more bite)

Allergens

Contains soya and pistachios (tree nuts); leave out the pistachios if you have a nut allergy. Usually good for children if the texture suits them; in pregnancy, the ingredients are fine in normal kitchen amounts.

Frequently asked questions

Which vitamins are mainly found in mango and lime?

Mango mainly provides vitamin C and carotenoids, including beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A. Lime juice adds a little more vitamin C.

What does soya yoghurt bring nutritionally?

Soya yoghurt contains plant protein and, depending on the product, calcium, vitamin B12 or vitamin D if it's fortified. It's worth checking the label, as the nutritional values vary considerably between brands.

What minerals does coconut water contain?

Coconut water mainly contains potassium and smaller amounts of other minerals. So it's a drink that contains minerals, but it's no substitute for a balanced diet.

Are pistachios even relevant in such a small amount?

Even small amounts provide unsaturated fatty acids, some fibre and minerals such as magnesium and copper. Of course, the contribution stays modest when only a few pieces are used.

Is cardamom more than just aroma?

Cardamom contains essential oils and other plant compounds. Here, a pinch is enough to give the lassi its typical flavour.

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