About This Recipe
This creamy saffron-cardamom lassi is a sugar-free, keto-friendly spin on the classic. It blends full-fat Greek yogurt and coconut cream with fragrant saffron and warm cardamom for a silky sip that’s refreshing, indulgent, and ready in 5 minutes.
Serves: 1 | Total Time: 5 minutes | Category: Drink
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (reserve 2 tbsp to warm)
- 8–10 saffron threads
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (plus a pinch for garnish)
- 1–2 tbsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, to taste
- Pinch of sea salt
- Ice (optional, for extra froth)
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons of almond milk and bloom the saffron threads for 5 minutes until the color releases.
- Add to a blender: Greek yogurt, coconut cream, remaining almond milk, the saffron milk, sweetener, ground cardamom, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until silky and lightly frothy. Add a handful of ice if you prefer it extra cold and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or cardamom. If too thick, add a splash more almond milk; if too thin, blend in another spoon of yogurt or coconut cream.
- Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a tiny pinch of cardamom or a few saffron strands. Serve immediately.
Keto Focus
This lassi stays low-carb by using sugar-free sweetener and skipping fruit. Full-fat yogurt and coconut cream provide satisfying fats, while each serving comes in at about 6.5g net carbs for a dessert-like drink that fits your macros.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 345
- Protein: 14.5g
- Fat: 29.5g
- Total Carbs: 6.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Net Carbs: 6.5g
Tips & Variations
- Dairy tweak: For a lighter tang, swap Greek yogurt for full-fat kefir; for extra richness, add 1–2 teaspoons of MCT oil.
- Flavor twist: Add 1/2 teaspoon rose water or vanilla extract for a floral note.
- Nut milk swap: Use macadamia or coconut milk for an even creamier texture.
- Protein boost: Blend in 1 scoop unflavored collagen peptides to increase protein without altering taste.
- Frozen lassi: Add more ice and blend longer for a frappe-style treat.
Serving & Storage
- Serve with: Spicy keto curries, grilled tandoori-style chicken, or as a sweet finish after a low-carb meal.
- Make-ahead: Blend up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate in a sealed jar. Shake or re-blend briefly before serving.