Dairy-Free Mango Lassi using coconut yogurt and milk is a delicious Indian drink for those with dairy allergies or sensitivities. Your family will love this naturally sweetened drink!
Mango is one of my favorite fruits. It’s so versatile since it can be eaten plain (as the sweet syrupy juice drip down my arms while I’m going at it) or used in a recipe, like a mango salsa. (Perfect for fish!)
Mango is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin B6, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. You just can’t have too many since it’s sweet and high in sugar (28g of carb in 1 Cup).*
But sometimes the fruit overripens without my knowing. And then, I’m left with really soft, sweet, over-ripened mango that I’m “forced” make this yummy drink with!
Heaven in a glass. That’s what Mango Lassi is. Perfect for hot days!
Since we don’t do dairy, I made this version without yogurt, instead of with coconut yogurt and coconut milk. And without sounding disrespectful towards Indian cooking, I think it’s a great option for those with dairy allergies. Or maybe it might be classified as just plain mango smoothie.
Well, whatever you want to call it, make this for your family today. They’ll love it and you’ll save some overripe mangoes in the process.
Note: you can leave out the yogurt but yogurt adds tanginess and it also has probiotics so I highly recommend adding it. If you are allergic to coconut, skip the coconut yogurt and use rice milk but not nut milk since it might change the flavor too much.
Dairy-Free Mango Lassi Recipe
Dairy-Free Mango Lassi Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 c coconut Milk
- 1 c coconut yogurt
- 2 med over-ripe mangos cut up
- 1 tbsp Honey
- pinch cardamon powder optional
- 2 ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender, like Blendtec, adding ice cubes last, and blend until smooth.
- If using an immersion blender, add ice afterward.
Equipment Needed
The taste is tangy as if it has yogurt in it but it’s totally dairy-free. It thickens and makes the drink very smooth and refreshing.
Slurp with your straw and enjoy!
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*Nutritional info from nutritiondata
This sounds delicious and takes me back to my dairy days having dinner with friends and enjoying a mango lassi for dessert.
I know there are now yogurt varieties made with Coconut Milk, so I think that might suffice as well.