High-Protein Mango Lassi Shake: A Desi Post-Workout Recipe

What if your post-workout shake tasted like India’s most beloved drink? This high-protein mango lassi packs 35g protein — the perfect desi recovery shake, ready in 3 minutes.

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Eric Favre Whey Zero (Vanilla or unflavoured)
• 1 cup fresh mango chunks (~150g — Alphonso or Kesar work best)
• 3/4 cup low-fat Greek yoghurt (dahi)
• 1/2 cup cold water or milk
• 4-5 ice cubes
• 1 pinch cardamom powder (elaichi)
• 1 tsp honey (optional — skip if cutting)

Instructions

1. Blend the base: Yoghurt + mango + water — 30 seconds on high
2. Add protein: Whey scoop + cardamom — 15 seconds on low (preserves protein quality)
3. Ice it: Drop ice cubes, pulse 3-4 times
4. Serve: Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with saffron strands or crushed pistachios

Pro Tips

• Frozen mango hack: Use frozen chunks instead of fresh + ice for thicker texture
• Off-season: Use Alphonso mango pulp packs when fresh mangoes aren’t available
• Bulk version: Add 1 banana + 2 tbsp oats for +200 calories (hard gainers)