Farmer's Market Lassi

lassie, lassy, Lassie...no lassi

So many words sound the same (homophone) but have completely different meanings. The same can be said for food. There are many different types of fried potatoes - french fries, home fries, hash browns, Jo Jo's, etc. For this post I've made a lassi, which is like a cross between a smoothie and a shake, but different in a few distinct ways.

Yogurt and fruit are blended together with some unusual ingredients - coconut water & basil. These two ingredients make this drink different from your average smoothie, and fresher, I think. This drink is also different because it's not very sweet making this drink perfect for breakfast or dessert. Make this for our last few warm days left this year. Here's how...

Ingredients - Serves 4
1C Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1C Coconut Milk (lite okay)
1/2C Strawberries, sliced
1/2C Pineapple, cut into chunks
3 Leaves Fresh Basil
1C Frozen Purple Grapes
1C Ice Cubes
Garnish: Toasted Coconut & Fruit

Directions
Begin by making the toasted coconut: preheat the broiler to high. Move the oven rack 2 slots from the top. Spread shredded coconut into a single layer on a sheet tray and broil until brown and crunchy. Be sure to check the coconut often and turn it so that it doesn't burn. This will take about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely.

Make the lassi: combine the yogurt, coconut milk (mix well), strawberries, pineapple, basil, frozen grapes, and ice in a blender. Process until smooth and pour into 4 serving glasses. Garnish with the toasted coconut and extra fruit. That's a good lookin' lassi! Enjoy!