Mango Lassi Smoothie with Cardamom

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Dairy

01 - 1 1/2 cups ripe mango, peeled and diced (fresh or frozen)

02 - 1 cup plain yogurt (whole-milk or low-fat)

03 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based alternative)

→ Sweetener & Flavors

04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste

05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

06 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice (optional)

→ For Serving

07 - Ice cubes, about 1/2 cup for a thicker, colder drink (optional)

08 - Pinch ground cardamom or 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios per serving for garnish (optional)

# Method:

01 - If using fresh mango, peel and dice until you have approximately 1 1/2 cups; if using frozen, measure and thaw slightly for easier blending.

02 - Place the mango, yogurt, milk, honey or maple syrup, ground cardamom and lemon or lime juice (if using) into the blender container.

03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and homogenous, scraping down the sides once if needed to ensure even texture.

04 - If you prefer a thicker, colder drink, add the ice (about 1/2 cup) and pulse or blend again until integrated; if too thick, add up to 1–2 tablespoons of milk to loosen.

05 - Taste and adjust sweetness or cardamom intensity as desired; add a touch more honey or a pinch more cardamom sparingly.

06 - Divide between two glasses, garnish with a small pinch of ground cardamom or chopped pistachios if using, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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This smoothie is sunshine in a glass and feels like a mini-escape every time you make it.
It comes together in just minutes, with the creamy tang of yogurt perfectly balancing sweet, fragrant mango and gentle cardamom warmth.

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I once added too much cardamom and the result was almost perfumey, so measure gently at first.
Blending frozen mango with room temperature yogurt makes the texture irresistibly creamy and cold in seconds.

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