Do you love creamy milkshakes made with yoghurt, milk or ice cream, but are you trying to cut dairy out of your diet? Treat yourself to this creamy Raw Vegan Mango Lassi! Lassi is the Indian version of a traditional milkshake: it is made with yoghurt, water, spices and fruit. Can you guess what we are going to replace the yoghurt with? Hemp seeds!
Hemp seeds are an excellent addition to your daily smoothies, shakes and salads if you want to lose weight and boost your performance. They are really high in healthy plant-based protein, essential omega 3 fatty acids and important minerals such as calcium. Just like chia seeds, they will make you feel full and satisfied longer and they will reduce your cravings for snacks that are high in refined sugars and unhealthy fats. Thanks to the addition of hemp and chia seeds, this raw vegan mango lassi makes a great protein shake to enjoy about 1 to 1 ½ hour before your workout. It will fuel your muscles and improve your endurance. Don’t worry if you don’t like to exercise! You can enjoy this mango lassi as a healthy protein rich milkshake and top it with a scoop of banana ice cream… Doesn’t that sound tempting?
Raw Vegan Mango Lassi
SERVES: 1 person
EQUIPMENT: blender, rubber spatula
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup of mango, roughly chopped
¾ cup of water
1 small frozen banana
1 tablespoon of hemp seeds
1 teaspoon of chia seeds
1 small date (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine mango, water, frozen banana, hemp seeds, chia seeds, date and vanilla extract in the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Top with extra hemp seeds.
JULIE’S TIPS & TRICKS:
- This mango lassi will stay fresh for 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep in mind that it will lose part of its taste and nutrients though, and the color might turn a little bit darker.
- Replace the fresh mango with frozen mango if you want it to resemble a soft serve ice cream.
Now I would love to hear from you! What is your favorite milkshake recipe? Let me know by leaving a comment down below and I would be more than happy to create a raw vegan version for you!
