This peach lassi is a twist on the classic tangy yogurt drink. Made with coconut water, it’s an incredibly refreshing summer drink.
Last Friday I made these. It was about 100 degrees outside, 4pm after what I thought was a long work week (this week wins that award by a landslide), fresh juicy CSA peaches sat on my counter and they just seemed like a good idea.
A lassi in a ball jar seems kind of weird now that I look back at it though. I’m picturing an Indian with a southern accent drinking them which is all sorts of wrong in my head.
Wrong like it was to spend 9 hours of yesterday in a freezing cold conference room while it was 90 degrees and sunny outside.
Wrong like it was to get nasty tofu from the Whole Foods hot bar when Chipotle was down the road Wednesday night.
Wrong like it was to spend $168 at Trader Joe’s and somehow forget my precious almond butter.
Wrong like I’m hoping the body fat % measurement I got during a health screening on Wednesday was. (28%!?…WTF?)
Luckily, it tasted right.
Like the trip to Italy that was booked this week.
Like this picture which keeps making me smile.
Like a grass fed burger, roasted sweet potatoes and a kale salad dinner after 3 days of not so healthy eats.
Like my own bed after 3 nights of hotels.
I think I need another, this time in a normal glass.
Peach Lassi
Ingredients
- 2 peaches, chopped
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 3/4 cup kefir, or plain greek yogurt*
- 1/2 tablespoon agave
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until ice is completely pureed, pulsing a few time to break up chunks.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with pistachios, mint or cardamom on top if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
So light & refreshing … Happy Weekend :-)
Hmmm… I don’t believe the accuracy of those body fat measuring things, if I remember correctly I believe it said mine is 27% and I am only 100 lbs (don’t freak out, I’m not anorexic, just super short and Asian).
Do you think milk would be a good sub for coconut water?
P.S. That picture of Ginger is super adorable!
Ya know, I have cardamom, but I don’t think I’ve ever used it. I saw peaches at the farmers market this week, but didn’t pick any up. Have you tried this with any other fruits??
I made a mango one last year https://www.runningtothekitchen.com/2011/08/mango-lassi/ (slightly different ingredient mix up but similar taste). You really could do this with an array of fruits though! It’s basically just a smoothie with spices :)
try mango! yum
You booked your trip?!? So exciting!!!
And this drink looks so refreshing!
forgot the rose water…. Your dad made me crazy searching for rose water when he made a lassi….
a hundred years ago.. ;)
I cant taste the difference however.
This week has felt sooooo long! TGIF.
There is no way your body fat is 28%. That’s absurd!
Haha, thanks girl. That’s kinda what I’m thinking too. I expected low-mid 20s but not high 20s! Jeez! It was one of those stand on scale thingys so I’m refusing to believe it’s accuracy ;)
I’m down for pretty much anything peach these days. And I’ve definitely been there with the Trader Joe’s trips.
I’ve been so obsessed with cherries these past few weeks that I haven’t been buying peaches – but now I need to! :)
Oh, weeks like this that are full of niggles are just so draining aren’t they? I hope you manage to have a nice and relaxed weekend full of happy thoughts about your Italy trip and lovely, lovely peach lassi!
The Mr will LOVE this!
Hope next week is much better!