Description
My Protein-Packed Fig Chai Indian Lassi celebrates fig season with the perfect blend of chai spice while honoring the traditional Indian lassi. This beloved yogurt smoothie gets my made-over touch for a healthy and nourishing twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cups low-fat yogurt, or yogurt of choice
- 1 Cup chopped fresh figs, heaping
- 5 Tablespoons honey, divided
- 3/4 Teaspoon chai spice
- 1 Tablespoon rose water
- 1 1/2 Cups water
- 2 Cups ice
- 1/2 Cup pistachios
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Toss pistachios with 1 tablespoon of honey and a pinch of salt.
- Spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Wash, dry, and dice your figs.
- When the pistachios have completely cooled, chop them into small pieces.
- In a blender, combine the yogurt, figs, honey, chai spice, rose water, water, and ice.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, then taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Pour into cold glasses, top with crushed pistachios and a couple of fresh fig slices.
- Bottoms up and enjoy!