Mango Lassi | Dr. Oz Mango Lassi Milkshake Recipe
Mango Lassi Recipe
If you’re craving a milkshake but want a dairy-free, low sugar or much healthier option, this is your recipe. Dr. Oz’s Mango Lassi Milkshake is packed with protein, fiber and nutrients to give you a healthy dose of your RDA of vitamins and minerals, as well as keep you full for longer than any regular milkshake. Regular milkshakes do a number on your digestive system and beauty by filling your body up with refined sugar, dairy, salt and harmful preservatives. Dr. Oz’s Mango Lassi Milkshake is not one of those. You’ll also save money by blending up your own batch in the Vitamix or Blendtec. Feed Dr. Oz’s Mango Lassi Milkshake to your family and it’ll be a regular on your grocery list!
Mango Lassi Health Benefits
Fiber-rich flax seeds help protect against hypertension, depression, liver disease and prostate cancer. These protein-filled pods are loaded with iron, calcium, thiamin and manganese, as well as some magnesium, phosphorous and copper. Mangoes alkalize the body, help burn extra calories (leading to weight loss), promote good eyesight, aid concentration and memory, and prevent anemia. They’re high in vitamins A and C, several B-complex vitamins, copper, potassium, magnesium and iron. Peaches support healthy red blood cell formation, help prevent cavities and assist in regulating blood pressure. They’re rich in potassium, fluoride and iron, a moderate source of vitamins A and C, and contain the health promoting flavonoid poly phenolic antioxidants lutein, zea-xanthin and ß-cryptoxanthin.
Dr. Oz Mango Lassi
Dr. Oz, successful TV host, best-selling author of over 25 books and cardiothoractic surgeon, is one of the most recognized faces in American culture. Harvard-educated, he has devoted a large portion of his time to teaching people how their bodies work and which foods to eat that will power them effectively. His recipes are full of vitamins and essential minerals, and are frequently referenced when it comes to nutritious meals to make. Dr. Oz’s Mango Lassi Milkshake is no exception. Aside from being absolutely delicious (think peach ice cream), it’s full of fiber, protein and nutrients. It’s super inexpensive and easy to make in the Vitamix or Blendtec. In addition, Dr. Oz’s Mango Lassi Milkshake is safe for diabetics and those lactose intolerant.
Dr. Oz Mango Lassi Recipe
- 3/4 cup almond milk or other milk alternative
- 1 large organic nectarine or peach
- 1 mango, flesh removed from skin and discarded
- 2 heaping Tablespoons vanilla plant-based protein powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground organic flax-seed (optional)
- 2 cups ice made from filtered water
- Stevia, if extra sweetness needed
- Prep your ingredients
- Put all ingredients into your blender jar.
- Blendtec Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Using your Blendtec press the smoothie button and let it run, if you want to manually make it then start on speed 1 or speed 3 until all the ingredients catch, then increase to higher speeds for a smooth consistency
- Vitamix Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Properly place the ingredients will make it easier for the blender to suck down and blend everything. If you have a newer Vitamix-blender then use the automatic smoothie setting! If you have an older Vitamix or want to blend manually then start on speed 1/low and slowly increase to speed 10/high. Use the Tamper if needed. Blend until smooth.
- Regular Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top. You can even choose to blend in segments to make sure to get a good consistency. For example, blend your greens vegetables, then blend your fruits, and then mix in your ice, this will allow the blender to blend everything easier. Start on slow speeds and let the blender work those ingredients in and then increase to a higher speed for a smooth consistency.
The Dr. Oz Mango Lassi Milkshake is a wonderful recipe to experiment with and serve at all types of occasions. You can serve it up at events, parties and gatherings. The Dr. Oz Mango Lassi Milkshake is especially great for baby showers (orange is a neutral color!) and summer soirees. Just pre-pour into cocktail cups and serve with an orange/white striped straw. If you want to vary the Dr. Oz Mango Lassi Milkshake recipe a bit, add some fresh vanilla bean paste for more of a creamsicle taste. Or, try some of our great add-ins such as maca powder, raspberries or strawberries. For a cheaper and less refined protein source, simply omit the protein powder and blend in chia seeds instead. Everyone from kids to adults love this super yummy shake.
- Recipe by: Dr. Oz
- Recipe Type:Smoothie
- Servings: 2
Special Equipment:
Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Large Glass, To Go Container
Almond Milk is a plant milk produced by soaking almonds and grinding them in water. The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia, mostly we are familiar with almonds as the edible seeds of this tree. Almonds are powerhouses of nutrition, containing monounsaturated fats that lower LDL cholesterol and are protective against cardiovascular disease. Almonds are rich in biotin, and contain large amounts of Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, and molybdenum. Your Reading the Smoothie Ingredients Guide Health Benefits and Facts.
The variety P. persica var. nucipersica (or var. nectarina), commonly called nectarine, has a smooth skin. Though fuzzy peaches and nectarines are regarded commercially as different fruits, nectarines belong to the same species as peaches. The peach is a deciduous tree, native to Northwest China, in the region between the Tarim Basin and the north slopes of the Kunlun Shan mountains, where it was first domesticated and cultivated. Nectarines are very juicy and full of antioxidants. They contain vitamins A, E, C, and some B vitamins as well as potassium, iron, zinc, copper and phosphorus.
The peach is a deciduous tree bearing fuzzy fruits with medium pits. Peaches are very juicy and do well in a blender or juicer. Peaches are high in antioxidants and polyphenols and are moderate sources of vitamin C and vitamin A in the form of beta-carotenes. Peaches are rich in potassium, flouride, and iron.
The mango is a juicy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera. Mango fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin-A and flavonoids like beta-carotene, alpha-carotene,and beta-cryptoxanthin. Together; these compounds have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin.
Flax meal is made from ground flax seeds, a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Flax is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Flax also contains more lignans than almost any other plant, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flax contains both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Flax seeds are an essential source of omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians and vegans.
Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia has zero calories, zero carbohydrates, and zero glycemic index – making it a safe sweetener for diabetics. Stevia is also up to 200 times more sweet than sugar, meaning a very small amount is used in recipes.
