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Mason jar with a straw filled with a mango lassi

You need to put this mango lassi recipe on your “need to make asap” list!

It’s creamy, refreshing, and super simple to make. This post will tell you how to make a mango lassi. (And let me be honest, it really isn’t that difficult. 🙂 )

It’s no secret that I enjoy Indian food (as evidenced by these recipes: Butter Chicken, Naan, Peas Pilau, Spicy Indian Chicken Sandwich, and Indian Layer Dip). Side tangent: My sister makes amazing Indian food and it’s always fun to eat her cooking when we visit. She makes authentic Indian food – it’s the real deal and exceptional. My “Indian” recipes are Americanized – made simpler and adapted to our life. 😉

I also love yogurt and mangos so when you put all three things together you know it’s going to be a hit! Mango lassi is a wonderful, easy, and healthy treat.

It’s a refreshing drink perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.

(Side story. I can only think of one time I’ve had a mango lassi and not enjoyed it. That time was at an Indian restaurant for my sister’s rehearsal dinner. I’m sure the drink in and of itself was great, but the fact that it was served in glasses hot from the dishwasher made it sub par. So be sure you don’t use warm glasses. 😉 )

This easy mango lassi comes together quickly and is good for you! No refined sugars or added ingredients. My kids enjoy this as much as I do!

This will make 2-3 servings depending on how big you want them. This mango lassi recipes is also super easy to double (or triple)!

Ingredients:

Yogurt (I use my homemade yogurt. You could use store bought or even a dairy free yogurt.)
Ripe, fresh mangos – peeled and pit removed.
Ice cubes: optional depending on your temperature preference
Milk (Cow milk or dairy free). If you want a super thick lassi, you can even omit this all together or cut it back.
Sweetener. What you use and the quantity is completely up to your and your preferences. You can try sugar, maple syrup, honey, or a tiny bit of stevia.

Now, here’s the recipe! It really is as simple as it seems.
Mangos and a glass filled a mango lassi on a table

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Mango Lassi

Ingredients

1½ cups plain yogurt
1 cup chopped mango (1 mango)
Honey/maple syrup/sugar to taste (1-3 teaspoons)
3 ice cubes, optional
½ cup milk, optional (may want if you use a really thick yogurt)

Instructions

Place yogurt and mango chunks in the blender. When smooth add sweetener to taste.
Add ice cubes and or milk if using. Blend well so completely smooth.
Serve immediately.

How do you make a mango lassi? It would be fun to add berries or pineapple for a twist!

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2 glasses of mango lassi and fresh mangos on a wooden table

So good! Easy, Healthy, and Refreshing Mango Lassi. I Love this drink. #mangos #yogurt

Originally published August 22, 2014.

Guest post from Kara (one of my wonderful sisters whom you met last week)

I’ve been barista at a quaint, little drive-thru coffee stand for over a year now, and I can honestly say I enjoy a good, tasty cup of coffee anytime. My favorite part of working at a coffee shop around Christmas, is the delicious, Christmas-y latte flavors. You know the ones I’m talking about, peppermint mocha, gingerbread, pumpkin spice, and eggnog; my mouth is watering just at the thought of them. But on my days off, I don’t want to drive all the way there for just a coffee, so with the encouragement of Dee, I came up with my own latte/coffee recipe that I can make at home! That means I can stay in my warm home, in my pajamas, and drink a warm, tasty latte.

This recipe comes in two parts – the cold brew and then the latte. MAKE SURE to PLAN AHEAD for the cold brew – you need 12-24 hours.

COLD BREW

Ingredients: (may half, double, triple to whatever amount you would like)

3 cups cold water
1 cup coffee grounds (Coarse or medium-coarse)
Coffee Filters

Instructions:

Yummy and perfectly spicy gingerbread latte. Perfect thing to get you going on a cold winter morning.

Separate the coffee grounds into several coffee filters and tie with rubber bands
Set the little coffee bags into a pitcher and pour the water on top.
Let the coffee grounds sit in the water on the counter 12-24 HOURS.
After 12-24 hours has gone by, remove the coffee bags and throw away.
Get a second pitcher with a strainer lined with another coffee filter. Pour the coffee through the filter.
Store in the fridge in a sealed jar. Keeps for about 2-2 1/2 weeks.

Yummy and perfectly spicy gingerbread latte. Perfect thing to get you going on a cold winter morning.

4.5 from 2 reviews

Gingerbread Latte

Ingredients

1⅓ cup cold brew
1 cup milk or half & half (I suggest the half & half or at least a mix of both)
⅛ tsp. ground clove
¼ tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
3½ tbs. brown sugar
whipped cream, optional

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan on low heat.
Heat to your desired temperature, stirring occasionally.
(optional) If you like foam, use a whisk to beat mixture until you get a foamy surface.
Ladle out into mug, top with (optional) whipped cream and/or cinnamon.

Notes

Everyone has their own coffee tastes, some stronger and some weaker, so as long as you start with 2⅓ cup of milk/cold brew, you can easily adjust to meet your taste.

This week continues all things Christmas at From this Kitchen Table. (Find all the posts here.) Be sure to come back this week for a fabulous recipe for a pumpkin cheesecake (in a pie pan) and thoughts on losing the Christmas chaos! You can follow us on Facebook or subscribe by e-mail to be sure you don’t miss out!