Mango Lassi

4          ice cubes

1          ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cut into ½-inch pieces

1½       cups plain, whole-milk yogurt

½         teaspoon ground cardamom

½         teaspoon ground cinnamon

            Pinch kosher salt

3          teaspoons granulated sugar, divided

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 223 (25% from fat)
• carb. 34g • sugar   • pro. 9g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 23mg
• sod. 181mg • calc. 319mg • fiber 2g

1.
Put the ice cubes, mango, yogurt, spices and salt into the blending cup. Select High and blend, using a gentle up and down motion, until smooth, about 1 minute. Taste and add sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, blending after each addition until desired sweetness is reached.

2.
Serve immediately.

Note: If a thinner drink is desired, add cold water, a tablespoon or two at a time, blending after each addition, until desired consistency is achieved.