Banana Almond Lassi Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Naturally creamy: Yoghurt, whole milk and ripe banana create a thick, smooth base without cooking or straining.
- Balanced sweetness: Honey rounds out the banana’s sweetness, while plain yoghurt keeps the drink fresh rather than heavy.
- Ready fast: Everything is blended together, making this a practical chilled drink for breakfast, a snack or a simple sweet finish.
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Ingredient notes
- Use a ripe banana: A ripe banana gives the smoothie better sweetness and a fuller texture, so the honey can be adjusted to taste.
- Keep the cardamom gentle: Ground cardamom should add warmth and aroma without dominating the banana and almond flavour.
- Soften the almond texture: For a finer finish, blend the almonds with the milk first before adding the remaining ingredients.
Texture tips
- For a thicker drink: Use cold yoghurt and cold milk so the smoothie stays dense and frosty once the ice is blended in.
- For a looser texture: Blend in a little more milk gradually until the lassi is pourable but still creamy.
Ingredient swaps
- Alternative sweetener: Maple syrup can replace honey for a rounder, slightly deeper sweetness.
- Make it extra thick: Greek yoghurt can be used instead of plain yoghurt for a richer, more filling smoothie.
- Dairy-free option: Use plain plant-based yoghurt and a compatible milk alternative; the result will be less traditional but still creamy.
Timing notes
- Serve straight away: The texture is best immediately after blending, while the ice is still frosty and the drink is fully aerated.
- Best the same day: If refrigerated, re-blend briefly before serving to bring back a smoother, chilled texture.
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Instructions
- Peel the banana and break it into chunks. Add the banana to the blender with the almonds, yogurt, whole milk, honey and ground cardamom.
- Blend until completely smooth and thick, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed. Add the ice cubes and blend again until the drink is frosty and pourable.
- Pour into a chilled glass and serve straight away. If you want it thinner, blend briefly again with a splash more whole milk from the measured amount next time.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For a smoother finish, blend the almonds with the whole milk first for 30 seconds, then add the banana, yogurt, honey and cardamom.
- If your banana is very ripe, start with 1 tsp honey, taste, then blend in the remaining 1 tsp if needed.
- For the best texture, use cold yogurt and cold whole milk so the smoothie stays thick once the ice is blended in.
Substitutions
- Replace Honey with Maple syrup for a different, round sweetness.
- Replace Yogurt with Greek yogurt for an even thicker, more filling smoothie.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served immediately. If needed, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 day, then re-blend briefly with a couple of Ice cubes to restore the texture.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Indian
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Allergens:
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