This Mango Lassi Smoothie is my way of enjoying the classic Indian mango lassi with a slightly modern, smoothie-style twist. It's thick, creamy, and naturally sweet with ripe mangoes, cooling yogurt, and a touch of cardamom and saffron for that traditional flavor.

Perfect as a light breakfast, afternoon cooler, or sweet snack, this is one of those recipes I return to every mango season. If you enjoy fruity drinks like this for your morning breakfast, you might also like my refreshing Strawberry Smoothie or the filling Mango Protein Smoothie.

Glass jar filled with thick mango lassi smoothie, topped with saffron threads and mango pieces, placed on a white textured cloth.

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Why You'll Love This Smoothie
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Mango Lassi Smoothie (Creamy, Cooling & Quick)

Why You'll Love This Smoothie

Authentic Flavor: Inspired by traditional mango lassi with cardamom and optional saffron.
Naturally Sweet: Ripe mangoes add all the sweetness you need.
Cooling & Gut-Friendly: Yogurt adds creaminess and probiotics.
Quick to Make: Blend everything in a few minutes.
Versatile: Great for breakfast, as a post-meal treat, or as a summer snack.

Serving Ideas

Breakfast Smoothie: A bright, energizing way to start your day.
Midday Cooler: A quick glass to cool down in summer.
Sweet Ending: Enjoy it as a light dessert after a meal.
Pair with Spicy Dishes: Lassi goes well with spicy Indian meals.

Tips and Variations

Over the years, I've made mango lassi in so many ways. Here are a few ideas to make it your own:

Choose Flavorful Mangoes: Alphonso or Kesar are perfect for this.
Customize Sweetness: Add more honey or swap with maple syrup or sugar.
Add a Twist: A pinch of ginger or a couple of mint leaves blends in well.
For a Richer Texture: Blend in a spoonful of cashew or almond powder.
Make It Vegan: Use coconut or almond yogurt with any plant-based milk.
Prep Ahead: You can chill it in the fridge for a few hours. Stir before serving.

Mango lassi smoothie in a jar, garnished with fresh mango and saffron for a vibrant, refreshing look.

For more fruity ideas, check out my Smoothie Recipes collection. This Mango Lassi Smoothie is a delicious way to enjoy the taste of summer in every sip, which is creamy, cooling, and naturally sweet. Let me know in the comments if you try it and how you like to serve it!

Creamy mango lassi smoothie in a glass jar, topped with saffron strands and mango chunks.

Mango Lassi Smoothie (Creamy, Cooling & Quick)

Sravanthi Chanda

This creamy Mango Lassi Smoothie is a quick and refreshing drink with the flavors of India. This mango breakfast recipe, made with ripe mango, yogurt, cardamom, and saffron, is ready in minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Global, Indian

Servings 2

Ingredients

1 cup ripe mango chunks Both fresh and frozen will work
1 cup yogurt
½ cup milk dairy or any plant-based milk
2 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
½ teaspoon cardamom powder
⅛ teaspoon saffron strands a pinch for aroma and color

Instructions

Add to Blender: Combine mango chunks, yogurt, milk, honey, cardamom powder, and saffron in a blender.
Blend Until Creamy: Blend at high speed until it is completely smooth. Scrape the sides if needed.
Adjust Texture: Add more milk to thin it or a few ice cubes/frozen mango to make it thicker.
Taste and Adjust: Add a bit more maple syrup or honey if your mango isn't sweet enough.
Serve Chilled: Pour into a glass and enjoy right away. Garnish with saffron strands or a sprinkle of cardamom if you like.

Notes

Use sweet mangoes like Alphonso or Kesar for the best flavor.
Add more milk to thin or ice/frozen mango to thicken.
Adjust the sweetener based on the sweetness of mango and yogurt.
Cardamom and saffron add authentic lassi flavor.
Use dairy-free yogurt and plant-based milk to make it vegan.