Mango Lassi Protein Freezer Cups

Ingredients

Freezer cups

• 2 cups (450 g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 cup (225 g) 2% cottage cheese
• 2 cups (330 g) ripe mango cubes, divided
• 2 tbsp (42 g) honey
• 1 tbsp (15 g) lime juice
• ½ tsp (1 g) ground cardamom
• 1 tsp (4 g) vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp (15 g) unsalted pistachios, finely chopped

Estimated nutrition per serving

220 calories · 19 g protein · 29 g carbs · 4 g fat

Approximate values calculated from generic ingredient weights and divided by the stated servings. Includes every listed topping, sauce, and cooking oil; brands, drained weights, and substitutions change the results. 12 small cups; 3 cups per serving.

Equipment

Blender, standard muffin pan, 12 paper or silicone liners

Allergens and ingredient notes: Milk, pistachios. Honey is included in the estimate. One nutrition serving is 3 cups, not 1 cup. Snack portions; not a meal replacement.

Step by step

1. Line all 12 wells of a standard muffin pan with paper or silicone liners. Set aside 80 g of the mango; cut those pieces into small ¼-inch cubes.
2. Blend the remaining 250 g mango with yogurt, cottage cheese, honey, lime juice, cardamom, and vanilla for 45–60 seconds, scraping down the blender as needed, until completely smooth.
3. Divide mixture evenly among the 12 liners, about ⅓ cup in each. Do not fill above the rim. Divide reserved mango and pistachios over the tops, pressing them lightly into the surface.
4. Freeze level for at least 5 hours, until firm. Once frozen, transfer the lined cups to an airtight freezer container.
5. For each serving, remove 3 cups, peel away liners, and let stand 10–15 minutes until soft enough to bite or spoon. The texture is dense frozen yogurt, not churned ice cream; do not serve rock-hard.

The Devotti twist: Blended cottage cheese disappears into a mango-lassi base, while cardamom and pistachio give the freezer treat an aromatic finish.

Make ahead and storage

Freeze airtight for up to 1 month. Soften only the cups you plan to eat. Do not repeatedly thaw and refreeze; return unused frozen portions promptly to the freezer.