Mango Lassi Protein Smoothie

Mango lassi protein smoothie with sweet ripe mango, creamy yogurt, and a touch of cardamom that hits 32 grams of protein. ♡

This mango lassi protein smoothie is the Indian inspired breakfast that punches in 32 grams of protein per glass. Sweet ripe mango, thick Greek yogurt, and a whisper of cardamom blend into a frothy lassi that tastes like the version from your favorite Indian restaurant, just with twice the protein. For more ideas, see our High Protein Turkey Chili.

Five minutes, one blender, breakfast handled. Let’s make it together.

Ingredients

Mango Lassi Protein Smoothie

• 1.5 cups frozen mango chunks
• 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, whey or plant based
• 1/2 cup whole milk, or oat milk
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup, optional
• 1 tbsp crushed pistachios, for garnish

How to Make Mango Lassi Protein Smoothie

1. **Load.** Add frozen mango, Greek yogurt, protein powder, milk, cardamom, and honey to a high powered blender.
2. **Blend.** Blend 30 to 45 seconds on high until silky and frothy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
3. **Adjust.** Taste and add a splash more milk for a thinner lassi or another scoop of yogurt for a thicker one.
4. **Pour.** Pour into a tall glass. Top with crushed pistachios and a tiny pinch of extra cardamom for color.
5. **Serve.** Drink immediately for the best frothy texture.

Why This Recipe Works

Greek yogurt is the protein engine that takes a regular lassi from 8 grams to 32. Plain whole milk Greek yogurt brings 17 grams in a single cup, and adding a scoop of vanilla whey or plant protein powder pushes the total to 32 without changing the lassi taste profile. The yogurt also brings the signature tang that defines a real lassi.

Frozen mango chunks are the move over fresh. Freezing concentrates the natural sugars so the smoothie tastes sweeter without added sweetener. Frozen also gives you that thick spoonable texture without ice cubes diluting the flavor.

A pinch of ground cardamom is what marks this as a lassi instead of just a mango smoothie. Cardamom is the warm aromatic spice in every classic lassi, and even 1/4 teaspoon transforms the whole drink. Toast it briefly in a dry pan to wake up the oils before blending if you want to go restaurant level. For more ideas, see our Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta.

Tips

• Use frozen mango chunks for a thick spoonable texture without ice.
• Whole milk Greek yogurt gives the creamiest lassi. Nonfat works but the texture is thinner.
• Toast cardamom 30 seconds in a dry pan to bloom the oils for deeper flavor.
• Use vanilla protein powder so it blends with the cardamom flavor profile.
• Drink immediately for the best texture. Lassis thicken as they sit.
• Common mistake: do not add too much liquid early. Start with 1/2 cup milk and add more to thin.

Variations

• Add 1 banana for extra creaminess and natural sweetness.
• Use coconut milk for a tropical dairy free version.
• Stir in 1 tsp honey for a sweeter classic restaurant lassi.
• Add 1 tbsp chia seeds for omega 3s and texture.
• Top with crushed pistachios for the traditional Indian garnish.
• Swap mango for ripe peaches for a peach lassi twist.

Looking for more recipes? Try our Vegan Creamy Mushroom Soup or Keto Cauliflower Pizza Crust next.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using fresh mango with ice: Ice waters down the lassi. Use frozen mango for thickness without dilution.
• Skipping the cardamom: Cardamom is what makes it a lassi. Without it the drink is just a mango smoothie.
• Over blending: Blend 30 to 45 seconds max. Too long and the yogurt thins.
• Using nonfat yogurt: Whole milk Greek gives the creamiest lassi. Nonfat tastes watery.

Mango Lassi Protein Smoothie

Mango lassi protein smoothie with 32g protein, sweet ripe mango, Greek yogurt, and a hint of cardamom in 5 minutes. Indian inspired breakfast.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 380

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups frozen mango chunks
• 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder whey or plant based
• 1/2 cup whole milk or oat milk
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional
• 1 tbsp crushed pistachios for garnish

Method

 

1. **Load.** Add frozen mango, Greek yogurt, protein powder, milk, cardamom, and honey to a high powered blender.
2. **Blend.** Blend 30 to 45 seconds on high until silky and frothy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
3. **Adjust.** Taste and add a splash more milk for a thinner lassi or another scoop of yogurt for a thicker one.
4. **Pour.** Pour into a tall glass. Top with crushed pistachios and a tiny pinch of extra cardamom for color.
5. **Serve.** Drink immediately for the best frothy texture.

Notes

Use frozen mango chunks for a thick spoonable texture without ice. Whole milk Greek yogurt gives the creamiest lassi. Nonfat works but the texture is thinner. Toast cardamom 30 seconds in a dry pan to bloom the oils for deeper flavor.

Sources: USDA FoodData Central for protein data and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on protein requirements.

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