Ingredient Ideology | SHAKE & CHURN TO GOOD HEALTH POWER DRINKS TO STAY FIT By: Dr. Kaviraj Khialani- Celebrity Master Chef
/Health shakes and energy drinks are one of the most sought out options by many of us who wish to be prim and proper, maintaining ourselves even now during work from home kind of activities where are stationed within homes and focusing on work and need to stay fit as well.
The option of picking on wisely especially when it comes to ingredients that have beneficial properties and nutri-rich qualities to offer needs a little bit of awareness and update with regards to calories and overall balance which can help have a better start to our day and keep us full for a while and also assists in weight management.
While we do have a choice to enjoy seasonal fruits and other breakfast options as well, there are many who wish to grab and pulse a bunch of power-packed ingredients and sip it along the work table as well. Here are a few simple to make power shake recipes to keep us in shape.
Recipe-1] BERRY OATMEAL SMOOTHIE
Ingredients
Oatmeal /crushed oats-1/4 cup
Blue berries/ Cranberries-2-3 tbsp.
Dates-2-3 no
Soy milk/ regular milk- 200ml
Cashews/almonds-1 tbsp. chopped
Flax seeds-1 tsp
Mint leaves- 8-10 no
Method:
1. Prepare all the ingredients for the power shake as listed.
2. We can also use blue berries or cranberries for this recipe.
3. In a jar of a food processor, combine together the oatmeal /crushed oats, berries, dates, nuts, seeds, and milk and churn it all into a smooth mixture.
4. Pour the shake into a jar/glass and enjoy it for a start to the day or during mid-way, garnish with berries/mint etc and serve.
Recipe-2] CRANBERRY CRUNCH SHAKE
Ingredients:
Cranberries- 2-3 tbsp.
Banana-1 ripe
Soy milk/ regular milk- 200ml
Honey-1 tsp
Sunflower seeds/ chia seeds-1 tsp
Chopped raisins- 2 tsp
Walnuts/ pinenuts- 2 tsp chopped
Mint/ berries for garnish
Method:
1. Prepare all the ingredients for the power shake as listed.
2. In a jar of a food processor, combine together the cranberries or an assortment of berries may also be used as desired along with the other ingredients and churn it all into a nice smooth textured shake.
3. Check for taste/texture and balance it accordingly to taste, pour the prepared shake into jar/ serving glasses and garnish with mint/berries/nuts/seeds etc and serve.
Recipe-3] HEALTHY ALMOND BANANA SHAKE
Ingredients
Banana- 1 ripe
Soy milk/ regular milk/ oats milk- 200 ml
Dates- 2-3 no chopped
Almonds/ cashews- 2 tsp chopped
Chickoo- 1 no, peeled and cut
Melon seeds/ flax seeds- 1 tsp
Honey-1 tsp
Cinnamon powder-1 pinch
Method:
1. Prepare all the ingredients as per the list for the power shake.
2. Using a jar of a food processor, combine together all the ingredients from ripe banana, ripe chickoo, to dates, nuts, seeds, honey and soy milk etc and churn it all into a smooth textured shake.
3. Check for sweetness and flavor and balance it accordingly, pour the drink into chilled jars/glasses and sprinkle some nuts/seeds or a pinch of cinnamon powder over the top and lightly mix and enjoy it.
Recipe-4] NUTTY DATE SHAKE
ingredients: