Freeze a batch of buttermilk lassi in ice cubes to make Alton Brown's easy peach-ginger buttermilk smoothie; a healthy way to start the day.

Course: Drinks

Keyword: Breakfast, Fruit, Healthy, Indian

Peach-Ginger Buttermilk Lassi Smoothie

Name: Peach-Ginger Buttermilk Lassi Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 cubes frozen Buttermilk Lassi; 1/2 ripe cantaloupe, cubed; 1 peach, peeled and pitted, or 1 cup frozen peach slices; 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1-inch piece fresh ginger; 1/2 cup almond milk; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Peach-ginger buttermilk smoothie in a glass as seen from above.

ACTIVE TIME: 5

TOTAL TIME: 5

Yield: 2 servings

Buttermilk gives this classic Indian dairy-based beverage a decidedly Southern spin, but for a bright and delicious morning smoothie, freeze the leftovers in ice cube trays...just trust me.

This recipe first appeared in EveryDayCook.

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4 cubes frozen Buttermilk Lassi
1/2 ripe cantaloupe, cubed
1 peach, peeled and pitted, or 1 cup frozen peach slices
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1-inch piece fresh ginger
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Specialized Hardware

Blender

ACTIVE TIME: 5

TOTAL TIME: 5

Yield: 2 servings

Procedure

Place the lassi cubes, cantaloupe, peach, yogurt, ginger, almond milk, and turmeric in a blender. Blend until smooth, drink, and face a grateful planet.