NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie
| Low Sodium
| Low Cholesterol
| Low Sat Fat
| Heart Healthy
A lassi is an Indian smoothie made with yogurt, sometimes offered as an aperitif or as a "side" to calm down a fiery meal. Thanks to a ripe mango and orange-flower water, this version is sweet and fragrant. It's perfect for an afternoon refresher or an after-dinner treat.
Makes 2 servings, 3/4 cup each
ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1 cup chopped peeled mango
1/3 cup peach sorbet
1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup orange juice
1/8 teaspoon orange-flower water (optional, see Ingredient Note)
Place ingredients in the order listed in a blender. Pulse twice to chop mango, stir well, then blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 170 calories; 0 g total fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 44 mg sodium; 330 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (70% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv).
2 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 2 1/2 fruit
TIP: Ingredient Note: Orange-flower water is a perfumy distillation of bitter-orange blossoms. Look for it at gourmet markets.
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