Banana, Chikoo and Soaked Figs Smoothie - a simple energizer to start your day!
Try this recipe to discover for yourself how those soft, mushy and sweet fruits, blended with figs could create a healthy juice that your kids may end up asking for more! Figs are extremely high on fibre and calcium - excellent to be meet the nutritional needs of growing kids. Blended along with fruits enables kids to consume figs, which otherwise they may resist. A dairy-free shake recipe you could put together in just about 20 min, with a little arrangement in advance. Simply soak some dry figs about 3-4 hours prior to making the drink.
Fruit & Basil Smoothie
Strawberries are loved by most kids. They could be had as is or made into yummy smoothies combined with different fruits. Smoothies are not only relished by kids, it's fun to engage them in making their own smoothies. Encourage kids to have fruits by having them make this strawberry smoothie.
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.
Basil Walnut-Cashew Spread - get your fats naturally!
Struggling to incorporate nuts in your kids diet? While nuts are natural foods with high nutritional profile as well as natural fats, kids may sometimes resist consuming them as is. Try getting creative is disguising nuts in various combinations and you may discover a unique way to help your child eat nuts - without fuss! Try this recipe of walnuts and cashew blended as a spread!
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.
Plantain Pith Red Rice Dosa
Plantain pith is a very common vegetable in few parts of coastal India. This vegetable is known for various health benefits. Plantain pith is made up of a number of layers of fibrous tissue which makes a rich source of fibre. It is full of dietary fiber and is used as a home remedy for many illnesses such as obesity, kidney stones, kidney stones, acidity, constipation, Some notable benefits are: Good in detoxification and enhances digestion. The juice of the banana stem helps in flushing out toxins from the body. ... Beneficial in treating kidney stones and UTI. ... Good for weight loss. ... Good to manage cholesterol and blood pressure. ... Good in treatingacidity and gastric problems.
Raw Nutty Laddoos - get your fats naturally!
Nuts are great ways to add a variety of nutritional profile. Healthy Oils, Natural source of fats, calcium, and even fiber, there is no reason why not add them more. A wide variety of various nuts on a weekly basis will ensure you are never to worry ‘where is my protein and calcium coming from'! This delightfully easy recipe is sure a good one for the busy-bees who find it tough to spend much time in the kitchen.
Dairy-Free & Sugar-Free Kheer with Sama Rice
Millets are great replacements for our staple grains of rice & wheat. They lend a huge variety to our palate, are easier to digest, and fill our mental ‘need' for grains for a filling meal. Here we have used the vrat ke chawal, barnyard millet also known as Sama chawal. This millet can replace rice in your usual meal, in dosa-idli batters and here in dessert in place of rice! To know where to order millets in NCR, clickhere.
Peanut Butter Cookies – simple way to add nuts & seeds to your diet!
Fats is one of the basic nutrients required for the optimal functioning of our body. Nuts & seeds are the best way to get your fats naturally! Try this recipe of making cookies using peanut butter & flax seeds. Enjoy tasty, homemade cookies!
Sweet Potato in Tamarind Chutney (Khatti Meethi Chaat) - healthy snack option!
Sweet potato or shakarkandi in Hindi, is a popular food in India especially in winters. Check out how the humble sweet potato transforms into a lip smacking chaat, when combined with the classic khatti meethi imli chutney! Nature for sure created ample flavours and tastes to satisfy our taste buds in a healthy way!
Oil-free chocolate peanut butter
Chocolate and peanut butter is one of the best flavor pairings on earth. Plainpeanut butter itself is great nutty goodness in itself and chocolate peanut butter takes it to another level. Once you try it,you'll never want storebought again. Homemade and storebought taste vastly different, and you really can't imagine quite how different until you try homemade. Storeboughts usually have added refined oils or even cold pressed oils. After one taste, it'll all make sense. Not to mention, making your own is infinitely cheaper than those pricey gourmet jars you see for a small little jar that's gone in no time and not even as tasty as homemade. Cacao can be skipped to make a plain version. Try and enjoy healthier home made options.
Sattu Sharbat - easy replacement for packaged drinks!
It takes just about 5-10 min to prepare this delicious drink. Not only does it taste good, it is very filling and healthy. It is full of nutrients, fiber and protein and is a brilliant summer cooler. Sattu Sharbat has its origin in Bihar. Sattu powder is made with roasted black chanas. This powder is mixed along with jaggery to prepare a healthful, sweet beverage. You could easily carry the sattu powder to get an instant cooling drink in office or while traveling!
Sesame Seeds Milk - homemade, healthy replacement for dairy!
Struggling to quit dairy? Concerned about your family's calcium intake? Nuts & Seeds may be the answer to your concern. Nuts and seeds can be easily made into milk. These are high on nutritional content and a couple of servings each week should help meet your dietary requirements. Here is one such recipe of Sesame Seed milk.
Lohri & Sankrati Special: No-Ghee Til Gud Laddoos
For your sweet tooth, here is an easy to make dessert at home. High on calcium and natural oils of sesame. We have replaced the white sugar with Gur (Jaggery) No ghee, no refined products; only taste and health! Nuts are great ways to add a variety of nutritional profile. Healthy Oils, Natural source of fats, calcium, and even fiber, there is no reason why not add them more. A wide variety of various nuts on a weekly basis will ensure you are never to worry ‘where are my protein and calcium coming from'!
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