Velvety Cottage Cheese Mango Lassi Bowls with Coconut Crunch

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese, blended until smooth
• 2 cups mango, diced
• 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
• 1 cup chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder

• 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
• 1 cup almonds, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

1. 01
   In a blender, combine cottage cheese, diced mango, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, and cardamom powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. 02
   Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey.
3. 03
   In a small skillet over medium heat, combine shredded coconut, sliced almonds, olive oil, and maple syrup. Stir continuously until the coconut turns golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
4. 04
   Remove the coconut crunch from the heat and let it cool slightly.
5. 05
   Divide the mango lassi mixture evenly into four bowls.
6. 06
   Top each bowl with a generous sprinkle of the coconut crunch.
7. 07
   Serve immediately, garnished with additional mango slices if desired.