Peel the mango, cut the flesh off the stone and chop it roughly.
Peel the banana and break it in half.
Put fruit, yoghurt, water and cinnamon in the blender.
Blend for about 40 seconds until smooth and pour into a glass.
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Taste
Creamy and sweet with tropical mango, a light yoghurt tang and a warm cinnamon finish.
About this smoothie
Mango and yoghurt are a familiar pairing, known from the Indian mango lassi, though this smoothie is lighter and uses water as its base. Cinnamon is not traditional in lassi but suits the sweet mango well.
A few spoons of natural yoghurt are enough to add creaminess without hiding the fruit. Mango is known to provide vitamin C and beta-carotene. It makes a good breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack.
Bartender tips
Only fully ripe mangoes give enough sweetness; they yield slightly to pressure and smell fragrant.
Frozen mango chunks work well and make the smoothie thicker.
Variations
Vegan
Use a plant-based yoghurt such as soy or coconut.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use frozen mango?
Yes, 220 g frozen chunks work well. Add a splash more water.
Is it similar to a mango lassi?
It shares the mango and yoghurt, but a lassi uses much more yoghurt and often cardamom.