Time for a mango lassi makeover!
The mangoes are sweet and juicy right now, so I had to whip myself up a refreshing treat.
In the past I’ve chosen frozen mangoes for this Indian beverage, in order to avoid using ice cubes.
Which I thought would water down the flavors.
However.
If you’re using prime fresh mangoes—champagne aka honey aka ataulfos—they shine right though that handful of ice cubes and create an amazingly delicious drink.
I believe a traditional lassi includes mango pulp, but I’m not trying to make anyone’s life extra difficult out here.
When it comes to tracking down niche ingredients, that is.
So all you have to do is blend up diced chilled mango, coconut milk yogurt + coconut milk, grated fresh ginger (for a little extra zing), agave, pure vanilla extract, ground cardamom, a pinch of pink sea salt, and a small handful of ice.
Sip sip!
P.S. Make sure your mango is nice and ripe for optimal flavor and sweetness.
P.P.S. Have a jar of cardamom that’s been hanging out in the cupboard for the past 7.9 years? Compost that flavorless stuff! And pick up a fresh serving of cardamom from the bulk section of your local health foods store. Orrrr if you’re really cool, grind up whole cardamom in a spice grinder like a boss. A mortar and pestle shall do, or a cheap coffee grinder for that matter.
P.P.P.S. I used refrigerated coconut milk meant for sipping and cereal (non-dairy beverage) but if you have canned coconut milk on hand (the curry-base variety) that will certainly work! You’ll get an extra creamy dreamy drink.
P.P.P.P.S. As always, taste and adjust the ingredients to make your treat as enjoyable as possible. We’re all different, after all.
Vegan Ginger Mango Lassi
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced refrigerated champagne mango (I used 1 mango)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened unflavored coconut milk yogurt (I used So Delicious)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened unflavored coconut milk (I used So Delicious non-dairy beverage)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated/microplaned fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon agave, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 pinch pink sea salt
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste, and adjust ingredient amounts if you wish.