Traditional lassi is a savory blend of yogurt, water and spices most commonly found in South Asian. But over the years, sweet lassi made with fruit added has become popular throughout the world. It’s a thick drink by nature, but I like my dairy-free lassi to be on the spoonable side, more like a cool and creamy shake.
That said, if you would prefer more of a drinkable dairy-free lassi, use fresh fruit rather than frozen. For the spice, I chose the anti-inflammatory powers of organic turmeric, which adds to the brilliant hue, but doesn’t notably affect the taste. The pinch of pepper is merely to heighten the availability of turmeric’s good stuff. If you can’t imagine a mango lassi without cardamom, go ahead and add a sprinkle.
But I couldn’t stop with just a healthy spice boost, I also mixed in a touch of luxury via two teaspoons of nutritious omega-rich oils. I used Be Bright Non-GMO Superfood Oil Blend from Coromega, which is a tasty, lightly sweetened vegan mix of chia, organic coconut, organic avocado, organic hemp and organic black cumin oils. I had covered this product in Allergic Living Magazine after discovering it at Expo West, but this was my first time incorporating Be Bright into a recipe and it was delicious! Tony and I have been trying to increase our Omega 3 intake, and this definitely makes it easy.
And of course, what would a lassi be without probiotic-rich yogurt? Fortunately, there are some great options available for non-dairy, allergen-free and vegan eaters. I used So Delicious Unsweetened Cultured Coconut Milk. It only adds a light hint of coconut which only serves to enhance, rather than overtake the bright mango and tangerine flavors in this dairy-free lassi.
Special Diet Notes: Tangerine Mango Tango Dairy-Free Lassi
By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, vegetarian, and generally top food allergy-friendly.
- ⅓ cup fresh-squeezed tangerine juice
- 1 cup chopped frozen mango or mango + banana combo*
- ⅓ cup unsweetened dairy-free yogurt (I used So Delicious Dairy Free Cultured Coconut Milk)
- 2 teaspoons omega oil blend (I used Be Bright Superfood Oil Blend)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric (I used Simply Organic)
- Pinch black pepper (optional)
- Place all ingredients in your blender and puree until smooth. It will make a rather thick, creamy, spoonable chilled dessert.
- Pour into 1 or 2 glasses to serve.
23 Comments
This looks luscious!! It’s hard to believe it’s dairy-free! It’s officially on my must-try list 🙂
Thank you Susan!
I’ve been loving mango recently, so I couldn’t have stumbled across this at a better time. Perfect fix for the summer heat! Pinned!
Love Mango Lassi and glad to have this dairy-free and equally delish alternative! Pinned.
Thank you Abigail!
What a gorgeous mango lassi! I love that you used coconut milk yogurt!
Yummm!
Pinned!
Thanks Mariah!
I have no major food allergies. After weight-loss surgery, I have several intolerances. I have become suspicious that my daughter might have a minor allergy or intolerance to dairy. I am not a doctor, so I could be wrong. I just want to play with her dairy intake and see if there is a positive change. Her father’s side of the family has some dairy intolerances, so she might have inherited them. She loves lassi’s. Gets them every time we go to the Indian restaurant, so I will have to give this non-dairy version a try. Thanks for the recipe
Hi Michelle,
I didn’t realize that could be a side effect of that type of surgery – interesting and definitely not good! I hope that both you and your daughter find some good eats that don’t cause havoc – and that she enjoys the lassi 🙂
I was SOOOOO excited to find you. My husband is very allergic to dairy and will be thrilled to try this!
Hi Lydia, welcome to Go Dairy Free! Thousands of pages to enjoy already, plus new stuff daily 🙂
I can’t get enough of this! Tangerine + mango along with some coconut milk = delicious!!
Yes, and you wouldn’t believe how seamlessly turmeric goes with citrus and mango!
Confession. Last night after seeing your post on FB, I went out with my room mate and we stopped by a gelato shop and I got a mango dairy free sherbet. It was my poor excuse for this :p
I bet it was amazing – I love it when I can get a dairy-free dessert out!
Saw this on your Facebook and immediately fell in love with the colours and ingredients. Stunning stuff!
Thanks Levan!
I used to use coromega fish oil… great to see they have a vegan blend, I may have to give it a try! this lassi sounds VERY good! I’m with you, I like a drinkable lassi 🙂
Yum! I wish I could reach in the computer and try it now! This looks so refreshing!
I LOVE lassis AND mango – I’m putting this on my breakfast menu immediately!
Cultured coconut milk? That’s neat! What does it taste like on its own?
It’s dairy-free yogurt! Here’s more details (pictures, flavor profile, consistency) on the cultured coconut milk that I used in this recipe – http://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/so-delicious-dairy-free-coconut-yogurt
This looks refreshing! Perfect for summer!