People have been drinking lassi for its digestive benefits for centuries, long before anyone had a word for microbiome. Live yogurt cultures, natural enzymes from the mango, and a hint of cardamom come together into something that tastes like dessert but works like a probiotic tonic. Five minutes and a blender is all it takes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat, with live cultures)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup cold water or milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp honey or to taste
- Pinch of salt · Ice cubes
- Fresh mint and cardamom to garnish
Instructions
- Add yogurt, mango, water or milk, cardamom, honey, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
- Blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness and cardamom.
- Fill two glasses with ice. Pour lassi over ice. Garnish with mint and cardamom.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 165 |
| Total fat | 4g |
| Total carbohydrates | 26g |
| Dietary fiber | 1g |
| Protein | 8g |
| Sodium | 90mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Yogurt's live Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium survive blending and reach the gut intact. Mango contains amylase and protease — digestive enzymes that reduce the digestive workload after meals. Cardamom has carminative properties that reduce gas and bloating. A dairy-friendly probiotic drink that doubles as a dessert.
This one basically tastes like a treat while quietly doing the same job as a probiotic supplement.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.