Sweet Peach Mango Protein Lassi Smoothie

I'm back on my smoothie kick & decided I was in the mood for an Indian inspired breakfast beverage this morning.  I adore the Indian yogurt drink called ~ Lassi ~ it can be made either sweet or savory & is a staple in Indian homes & restaurants everywhere.

Usually, I just make the Sweet Rosewater Lassi, (I wrote about it in a recent post) but today I wanted something a bit more substantial.  So, I scrounged around the freezer, fridge & pantry and came up with this gussied-up, protein-packed spin on the classic ~ Sweet Mango Lassi.  If you're in the mood for a slightly exotic smoothie, that's great any time of day, give this Sweet Peach Mango Protein Lassi Smoothie a try.     ~Namaste~                               

Sweet Peach Mango Protein Lassi Smoothie

serves 1~2

• 1 1/2 cups  V8 V-Fusion Peach Mango Juice Blend
• 1 cup nonfat yogurt
• 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup frozen mangoes chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen peach slices
• 1/4 cup frozen banana slices
• 4 ice cubes
• 1 packet of Equal
• 1/8 tsp ground cardamom or more, to taste  (another option ~ if you don't have cardamom, you can use cinnamon, it won't give you the authentic flavor, but it will do in a pinch ~ every pun intended  :)

Throw all ingredients into your blender & blend until smooth & frosty.  Sprinkle with additional cardamom, if desired. 

Enjoy!