Iced Mango Lassi Bowl (Printable)
Creamy iced mango lassi smoothie bowl with yogurt, cardamom and honey, topped with granola, chia and fresh fruit.
# What You'll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups diced, or 2 cups frozen mango chunks)
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
03 - ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional, adjust to taste)
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
06 - ½ cup ice cubes
→ Toppings
07 - ½ mango, diced
08 - 2 tablespoons granola or toasted coconut flakes
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
10 - Fresh mint leaves
11 - Slices of fresh banana or berries (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Combine the chopped mango, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, ground cardamom, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Divide the smoothie mixture evenly between two serving bowls, swirling gently with a spoon to settle and create an even surface for topping.
03 - Artfully arrange the diced mango, granola or toasted coconut flakes, chia seeds, and fresh mint leaves on top of each bowl. Add banana slices or fresh berries if desired for extra color and flavor.
04 - Serve right away while chilled for the best texture and flavor. The smoothie bowl will soften as it sits.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cardamom does something sneaky and wonderful, making a regular smoothie bowl taste like it came from a tiny cafe you found on vacation.
- Ten minutes, no cooking, and you get to arrange the toppings like a tiny edible garden.
02 -
- If you use frozen mango and skip the ice, the bowl turns out dramatically thicker and more satisfying, which is a lesson I learned after a particularly watery first attempt.
- Cardamom loses its punch quickly once the jar is open, so smell it before you use it and replace it if it smells like nothing.
03 -
- Freeze your own mango chunks when they are perfectly ripe and on sale, because store-bought frozen mango varies wildly in quality and sweetness.
- A tiny pinch of salt in the blender makes the mango flavor explode in a way that surprises people every single time.