Mango, coconut and turmeric lassi

Need to chill out? This mango, coconut and turmeric lassi is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer’s day.

This summer is turning out to be a scorcher! And Margie Broadhead’s Guilt-Free Nice-Cream is quickly becoming our favourite way to cool down in the heat. And this mango, coconut and turmeric lassi is no exception.

‘Here is such a delicious combination of frozen banana and mango with a kick from the powerful spice, turmeric,’ say Margie. ‘Turmeric makes an unusual but delightfully surprising smoothie.’

Ingredients

1 banana, peeled and frozen

2tbsp coconut yoghurt

mango, peeled and destoned

375ml tinned coconut milk, chilled (thick part only)

1tsp ground cinnamon

1⁄4tsp ground turmeric

1tsp coconut oil

Toppings

Whipped Coconut Cream

Banana slices

1 handful of raspberries

Method

Simply blend everything together in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Then pour into a glass, layered with the Whipped Coconut Cream and serve topped with the bananas and raspberries.

Guilt-Free Nice Cream by Margie Broadhead (Hardie Grant, £12.99 ) Photography © Jacqui Melville