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No-Added-Sugar Mango Lassi (Low-Fat Yoghurt)
Recipe

No-Added-Sugar Mango Lassi (Low-Fat Yoghurt)

Dessert • South Africa

A refreshing mango lassi blended with low-fat plain yoghurt, milk and ripe mango for natural sweetness. A pinch of cardamom and a squeeze of lemon keep it bright and satisfying without added sugar.

Why smarter

Uses low-fat yoghurt for creaminess with less saturated fat, relies on ripe mango for sweetness, and adds a little milk and ice for a lighter, drinkable texture.

Chef tip

If your mango isn’t very ripe, freeze mango pieces first and blend longer—cold, ripe fruit boosts sweetness and thickness without needing sugar.

Soft line

A simple, sunny lassi that feels like a treat.

Ingredients

# Ingredient Text Amount Unit Ingredient Name Notes
1 Ripe mango flesh (fresh or thawed frozen) 400.000 g mango flesh About 2 medium mangoes, peeled and stoned
2 Low-fat plain yoghurt 500.000 g low-fat plain yoghurt Unsweetened
3 Low-fat milk 250.000 ml low-fat milk Add more if you prefer it thinner
4 Lemon or lime juice 15.000 ml lemon juice Optional, to brighten
5 Ground cardamom 0.500 tsp ground cardamom Or a pinch of cinnamon
6 Pinch of salt 1.000 pinch salt Optional, enhances sweetness
7 Ice cubes 12.000 cubes ice cubes Or use frozen mango for a thicker lassi
8 Chopped pistachios or toasted flaked almonds (to serve) 15.000 g pistachios Optional garnish

Method

  1. Peel the mangoes, cut the flesh off the stone and roughly chop (or measure out thawed frozen mango).
  2. Add mango, low-fat yoghurt and milk to a blender.
  3. Add lemon/lime juice (if using), cardamom and a tiny pinch of salt.
  4. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.
  5. Add the ice cubes and blend again until frothy and chilled.
  6. Taste and adjust: add a splash more milk to thin, or a little more lemon/lime for extra tang.
  7. Pour into 4 glasses.
  8. Top with a few chopped pistachios or toasted flaked almonds if you like, and serve immediately.