Corn & Sprouts Bhel - snack on live foods!
‘Bhel' is a lip-smacking savoury, commonly made out of puffed rice and is mostly relished by all age groups. How about a healthier version of the much-loved bhel! Yup, here's how you could weave the same magic only this time, use steamed corn and sprouts in place of puffed rice. Combined with finely chopped vegetables, laden with khatta-meetha chutney and served with love, this bhel is a sure shot hit recipe for your kids and adults alike! It's indeed, an interesting way to add the nutrition of sprouts. It is protein-rich and makes for an excellent anytime snack for your kids to boost their energy levels. A no-fuss snack, it will take just a few minutes to mix the Sprouts and Corn Chatpata Bhel if you have prepared the chutney beforehand.
Makhana Munchies
Makhanas (fox nuts, lotus seeds) are the perfect healthy office snack. Stock them at your workplace!! This is also our go-to-carry snacks for the kids. Whether a trip to mall, or an evening out in park, this is a handy snack equally enjoyed by kids.
Tomato Celery Juice With Mint & Ginger
Tomato celery juice are a great way to up your raw quotient. They act as our much needed natural vitamin and mineral supplement. But it may feel cumbersome to get the process of juicing going. When starting to incorporate juices in your daily rhythm, it's best to start with simple single ingredients. Here is a quick-to-do recipe of readily available tomato juice blended with the flavourful pudina and ginger. Do note, we do not add any salt to our veggie juice as salt makes it fester in the tummy!
Gluten-free instant masala rice rawa idly
This is an instant masala idly made with rice rawa and hence this is also gluten-free. The masala for the idly is also made oil-free in this recipe. Usually, rawa idly is made with wheat or sooji rawa and uses dairy curd. This is my mother's recipe and since I learnt this few yrs back, I have not bought MTR or any instant mix. I have used a plant-based curd made with peanuts.
Crispy potato Chips - homemade, oil-free!
Who does not love crunchy potato chips? I am sure anyone can relish them at any time of the day. However, most of us refrain from investing in these unhealthy options because of the toxins they bring along into the body such as refined oils that are old and has been used over and over again for frying or it can be branded chips which has a whole new set of ingredients in addition to the oil,most of which we hardly know of. This baked chips is oil-free and has nothing but unrefined salt in it. Its a relatively healthier option when compared to the store-bought ones.
Kaju Katli - homemade, sugar free dessert!
We were surprised by the fact that Kaju Katli can indeed be made at home. Interestingly, we bumped into this Nisha Madhulika recipe where she shows how to do Kaju Katli at home. We simply replaced the white refined sugar with jaggery powder, so here you will get the idea to make Kaju Katli with jaggery. Roll your Kaju Katli on your own, and enjoy homemade, healthful sweets with friends & family!
Amaranth Roti - go grain free!
Amaranth flour makes wonderful rotis just as wheat does. As opposed to wheat, it is also alkaline in nature, helping maintain our body's internal PH balance. Whether you want to go gluten free, grain free or simply want to add some variety to your plate both taste wise and nutrition wise, adding amaranth flour roti works wonderfully well. Best part it passes the taste test, by all family members including grannies, hubbies and children, read below to get the amaranth roti recipe.
Spinach Tomato Carrot Juice (with amla & ginger)
Juicing is an effective way to disguise the taste of vegetables that you wouldn't otherwise eat, allowing you to consume vital nutrients. It is imperative to add green leafy vegetables to your dietary intake. Spinach is our favourite! This recipe combines the goodness of spinach along with carrot, tomato and amla to create a pleasurable, healthy drink! The process used in this recipe is fairly simple and preserves all the nutrients of all the ingredients. Tomato carrot amla juice is an effective way to disguise the taste of vegetables that you wouldn't otherwise eat, allowing you to consume the vital nutrients.
Chilled Mango Soup - wholesome & easy-to-make cold soup!
A spiced up mango pulp blended into a cool wholesome soup that can be whipped up in a jiffy. Soups are versatile in their usage. Have them piping hot during winter and have them chilled during summer. Here's a quick to make, kid friendly, dairy free, cold soup your kids will ask for more and more.
Green Almond and Dates Milk- a kid friendly recipe
This is a fresh and healthy alternative to the regular milk that we give to our kids. And guess what...your kid would finish it in one quick gulp because it gives a chocolatey and creamy taste (my daughter thought this is melted ice- cream😊). It is easier to digest and has a lot of nutritional value- a whole lot of fiber, vitamins and many more. This can be consumed by every age group.
Raw vegetables chaat
This raw chaat is a welcome treat for kids and all family members to enjoy a burst of flavours in a healthy manner. Unlike the street foods, this is not deep-fried, free of refined sugar, not unhygienic and is absolutely raw and bursting with life!
Mango cardamom popsicle - sugar free, dairy free, raw
Mango dairyfree popsicle is a welcome treat for kids to enjoy ice popsicle and fruit at the same time. Mothers can keep this handy and attract a child to have fruits in this form. Any non citrus fruit can be mixed with a pulpy fruit to enjoy this. Banana and chikoo is a great combination. If a citrus fruit is chosen, use it separately without combining with a sweet fruit. Watermelon can also be used alone to make a popsicle.
Crunchy Chickpea (Baked Snack)
Snacking on crunchy and savoury foods is a weakness for many. However, the ones people opt from the market are typically made from refined flour, fried in refined oils, loaded with refined salt and sugar. This healthy version is oil-free and can be made by anyone who has an option to bake at home. Having some frozen chickpea in advance can save time too. I am sure all mothers are cracking their heads to supply healthy and guilt-free snacking options to their kids during this period
Carrot Pickle - Oil free!
My teenage daughter loves the pickles which my mother makes, but like most traditional pickles they are filled with oil for their preservation. This led me to try out a new variation without oil. This quick and easy carrot pickle is made without oil which is relished by both young kids and adults.
Oilfree baked ridgegourd fritters
Fritters are a common weakness across people who enjoy spicy foods. Since deep-fried foods are dangerous and carcinogenic, learning to make these oil-free, glutenfree fritters with the goodness of vegetables is a great alternative to occasionally enjoying fritters that taste like fried but isn't. It's a guiltfree snack that can be offered to kids too.
Sprouted, popped oil-free ragi flour snack
Sprouted and popped ragi flour is not only nutritious but ready to eat without any extra cooking involved. This dish is neither a complete upma nor a complete dry mixture. It falls midway and has just enough moisture to enjoy as a snack. Mothers always have a challenge to make healthy options for their kids and this is not only oil-free but also gluten-free. It's a better alternative to just a plain ragi flour.
Grain Free Dairy Free Pizza
Pizzas are an all time favourite food for kids (and adults as well). What more could you ask for if you could create your own grain free and grain free pizza, fresh at home. This recipe is a healthy customized version of the regular pizza minus the grain, dairy as well as sauces laden with preservatives. So, go ahead and try this recipe for a weekend meal with your family. Enjoy guilt free, healthful pizzas!
Oilfree baked potatoes
Baked potatoes are a delicious treat for kids. They taste like chips but healthy as this uses no oil or grease while cooking. This is a healthier option compared to the store bought cheesy foods. The aroma of the spices attracts the kids and it's a perfect snack to enjoy after school.
Choco Fig Fudge - energizing start for the day!
Another simple fruit-based dessert which no one at home is going to say no to! Offer these to your fussy eaters, and see their delight. The choco mousse-like taste ensures it's lapped up by kids and adults alike.
Stuffed Capsicum- Dairy free!
Making kids eat more vegetables is always a task for moms. It makes the job easier if we make them look different and taste different and call them fancy names ;) Stuffing vegetables and presenting them in interesting ways can help kids eat them as a meal too.
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