Fresh Mango Smoothie with Yogurt

Like a sweet summer breeze

This mango smoothie is super easy to make in a blender. Just peel and dice the mango and add it to the blender with yogurt and crushed ice. The flavors are a nice balance of sweet and tart, similar to a mango lassi, the classic Indian drink.

You can add some milk for a richer smoothie or use low-fat or full-fat yogurt instead of nonfat. Vanilla yogurt will add extra sweetness, but it will also add sugar. You can introduce other flavors this way using fruit yogurts, too.

Adding ice helps make this drink extra cold and refreshing. You can also use frozen mango to make this smoothie—the flavor won't be as fresh, but the texture will be very creamy. It's a nice option if you don't have fresh mango handy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup peeled diced mango
• 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, or vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 cup crushed ice
• Milk, or water, optional