Strawberry Lassi
Strawberry lassi is a creamy and refreshing yogurt drink made with fresh strawberries and ready in 5 minutes.
Strawberry lassi is a creamy Indian yogurt drink made with fresh strawberries, yogurt, and milk for a cool and refreshing treat.
This easy strawberry lassi recipe comes together in minutes with simple ingredients and makes a delicious breakfast smoothie or summer drink.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Creamy, fruity, and perfectly refreshing
- Ready in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients
- Easy to customize with frozen fruit or dairy-free options
Ingredients You Need
- Strawberries: Use fresh ripe strawberries for a colder and thicker lassi.
- Greek yogurt: Plain full-fat Greek yogurt. Traditional Indian dahi works too.
- Milk: Use whole milk, almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk depending on the texture and flavor you like.
- Sweetener: Honey, maple syrup, or granulated sugar can be added depending on how sweet your strawberries are.
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cardamom: Optional, but it gives the lassi a classic Indian-inspired flavor.
- Ice cubes: optional
Tips Before You Start
- Use cold ingredients: Cold yogurt and strawberries make the lassi extra refreshing and creamy.
- Adjust the thickness: Add more milk for a thinner drink or more yogurt for a thicker smoothie-style texture.
- Taste before sweetening: Very ripe strawberries may not need much added sugar or honey.
- Blend until smooth: A high-speed blender gives the best creamy texture without strawberry chunks.
- Serve right away: Strawberry lassi tastes best freshly blended while cold and frothy.
How To Make Strawberry Lassi
This creamy strawberry lassi is quick to make with just a blender and a few simple ingredients.
Add the strawberries, Greek yogurt, milk, sweetener, vanilla extract, and optional cardamom into a blender jar.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and frothy with no fruit pieces left.
Adjust the texture with a little more milk if needed, then taste and add more sweetener if desired.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately with ice cubes or fresh strawberry slices on top.
Recipe Variations
- Vegan Strawberry Lassi: Use dairy-free yogurt and plant-based milk like almond or coconut milk.
- Strawberry Banana Lassi: Add half a ripe banana for a thicker and sweeter drink.
- Mango Strawberry Lassi: Blend in fresh mango chunks for a fruity tropical flavor.
- Coconut Strawberry Lassi: Replace regular milk with coconut milk for a creamy coconut flavor.
- Rose Strawberry Lassi: Add a few drops of rose water for a floral twist.
Recipe Questions
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, frozen strawberries make the lassi colder and thicker without needing extra ice.
Can I make strawberry lassi without yogurt?
You can replace the yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt or use more milk for a lighter smoothie texture.
How long does strawberry lassi last?
It’s best served fresh, but you can keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours and stir before serving.
More Strawberry Drinks
- Strawberry banana smoothie
- Strawberry peanut butter smoothie
- Strawberry milkshake
- Strawberry blueberry smoothie
Strawberry Lassi
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 2 glass
Description
This strawberry lassi is a creamy and refreshing Indian yogurt drink made with strawberries, yogurt, milk, and a hint of vanilla and cardamom. It comes together in just a few minutes and makes a delicious breakfast smoothie or cooling summer drink.
Ingredients
- 250 g (2 cups) Greek yogurt
- 200 ml (¾ cup) cold milk – Whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk all work well.
- 10 strawberries – fresh ripe strawberries or frozen strawberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 pinches ground cardamom- Optional
- 1 tbsp sugar- Optional honey or maple syrup.
Instructions
- Place the yogurt, milk, strawberries, vanilla extract, sugar, and ground cardamom into a blender.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is creamy, smooth, and fully combined with no fruit chunks left.
- Pour the strawberry lassi into 2 glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
- Serve immediately while cold with a straw.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover strawberry lassi in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and stir well before serving.
Tips:
- Use frozen strawberries for a thicker and colder lassi.
- Adjust the sweetness depending on how ripe the strawberries are.
- Blend longer for an extra smooth and frothy texture.
- Add ice cubes for a more refreshing summer drink.
- Full-fat yogurt gives the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Indian
