Banana Lassi
A creamy, refreshing Indian yogurt drink with sweet bananas
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the bananasPeel and roughly chop the ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your lassi will be.
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Blend the base ingredientsIn a blender, combine the chopped bananas, yogurt, milk, honey or sugar, and vanilla extract (if using). Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30-45 seconds.
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Add the spicesAdd the ground cardamom, cinnamon, and saffron strands (if using). Pulse a few times to incorporate the spices evenly throughout the mixture.
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Chill and blend with iceAdd the ice cubes to the blender and pulse until the ice is crushed and the mixture is cold and frothy. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a little more milk.
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Serve and garnishPour the banana lassi into tall glasses. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and a tiny pinch of cardamom or cinnamon on top for garnish. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
185
Calories
per serving
7
Protein
g per serving
30
Carbohydrates
g per serving
4.5
Total Fat
g per serving
2.8
Saturated Fat
g per serving
1.5
Fiber
g per serving
24
Sugar
g per serving
85
Sodium
mg per serving
6
Vitamin C
% of daily value
2
Iron
% of daily value
Banana Lassi is Also Known As
Kela Lassi, Banana Yogurt Smoothie, Indian Banana Shake or Kele Ka Lassi
