A Lassi is a popular South Asian yogurt drink. They can either be sweet or sour. I like the taste of tart plain yogurt, but most people prefer a sweeter version.

The sweetness of this Lassi will be dependent on how ripe and sweet your strawberries are. Give it a taste. Not sweet enough? Add a bit of honey or your favourite sweetener.

Ingredients:

2 cups (500 mL) fresh strawberries, washed and hulled

2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh mint leaves, washed

½ cup (125 mL) non fat plain yogurt

1 cup (250 mL) ice cubes, about 4

Pinch of cinnamon or cardamom, if desired

Method:

1. Whirl everything in a blender and pour.

Makes 3 cups (750 mL)

One serving = 1 ½ cups (375 mL)

One serving contains:

82 Calories, 0.5 g Total fat, 0 g Sat Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 41 mg Sodium, 17.2 g Carbs, 4 g Fiber, 9.6 g Sugars, 4 g Protein

Diabetes Food Choice Values Per Serving

1 Carbohydrate

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