Ayurvedic Turmeric Lassi [Vegan, Grain-Free]

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This Ayurvedic lassi recipe is based on a popular Indian drink that is refreshing and is known to aid in digestion. Traditionally, it consists mainly of plain yogurt, purified water, and spices, making it a powerful and delicious digestive healer. This plant-based version uses dairy-free yogurt and includes turmeric among other spices, that are known to benefit skin, liver, and blood as well.

Ayurvedic Turmeric Lassi [Vegan, Grain-Free]

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut-almond yogurt
1/2 cup of purified water, filtered or spring
1 Medjool date, pitted
A pinch turmeric powder
A pinch cinnamon powder
A pinch cardamon powder
3 saffron stigmas (optional)

Preparation

Put all ingredients in a blender and mix for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
Adjust spices if necessary. Drink immediately.

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AUTHOR & RECIPE DETAILS

Healthy plant-based recipes for the active lifestyle.

Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler are Personal Wellness Coaches, authors of The Vegan Weightloss Manifesto and all around lovers of abundance and nourishment based in Vancouver, Canada. Through they blog Activevegetarian.com they inspire others to live a healthy, active, plant-based lifestyle.