A dahi-based drink, this green lassi is a blend of yoghurt, spices and fruit for a deliciously filling breakfast, with some home-made granola on the side.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 55 min

INGREDIENTS
For the granola
2 cups oats
⅓  cup sunflower seeds
⅓  cup chopped pecans
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cardamom
Pinch cumin
1 tsp orange zest
¼ cup honey
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla essence
For the lassi
3 cups yoghurt
½ tin coconut milk
1 cup baby spinach
3 kiwis, peeled and chopped
⅓  cup mint
2 tbsp lemon juice
5 ice cubes
1 tbsp honey

METHOD
For the granola
1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Line a baking tray.
2. Mix the oats, seeds, nuts, spices and orange zest.
3. Stir through the honey, oil and vanilla, and mix.
4. Spread out evenly on the prepared tray and bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and break into pieces.
For the lassi
1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and top with the granola.

Recipe & styling: Kate Turner
Photography: Samantha Pinto // HMimages.co.za

If you loved the fresh and savoury flavour of this breakfast smoothie, you should try our sweet potato smoothies with maca and orange next.