Carrot Dates Shake

Are you looking for trying new variation of the milkshake and bored of having it with usual fruits like apple, banana, mango or strawberry? Or someone who is looking for ways to include carrots in your child’s diet without their knowledge? Or someone who wants to have a nourishing post workout snack or just want to try a new healthy recipe. Whatever be your need, give this Carrot Dates Milkshake a try which offers a harmonious blend of flavours and nutrition.

Owing to the natural sweetness of fresh carrots and luscious black dates, the milkshake does not need any added sugar/ honey. Adding chopped almonds and soaked chia seeds gives the milkshake a great mouthfeel and enhances the nutrient profile at the same time.

Whether enjoyed as a light breakfast option, a post workout snack, or a guilt-free evening drink, this milkshake promises to deliver a blend of health and taste, one sip at a time. What are you waiting for?! Give this recipe a try and indulge in the goodness of carrots and dates in the form of this delicious milkshake.




Serves: 2

Ingredients:

Carrot- 2 small or 1 big (we have used red carrots here as it is seasonal now)

Black dates- 4 medium sized

Soaked and peeled almonds- 10 nos.

Chia seeds- 1 tbsp

Milk- 300 ml

Method:

  1. Soak the chia seeds in about half a glass of water for minimum 2 hours.
  2. Wash the carrots, peel it and trim the ends. Now, chop it into 1 or 2- inch pieces and steam it.
  3. Once carrots are cooled down, you can chop it into cubes and add it into a mixer jar. Next, deseed the dates and chop them into 4-5 pieces or simply tear it with your hands and add it. Now, pulse them together to make it coarse.
  4. Once it is coarsely crushed, add some milk and blend it well. Check it a couple of times and blend with addition of milk as needed to get the desired consistency.
  5. Take 2 serving glasses and add the soaked chia seeds at the bottom. Now, pour the milkshake over it and mix lightly with a spoon.
  6. Finally, top it up with chopped almonds and enjoy! You can serve it chilled if you prefer.

 


Notes:

  1. We have used black dates here, so soaking is not required. In case you choose to use brown dates, soak it in warm water or warm milk for 2-3 hours to soften it for easy blending.
  2. You can use different nuts like chopped cashews or walnuts as per your preference.
  3. If you don’t have or like chia seeds, feel free to use soaked sabja seeds. They are cooling for the body and also hydrating in nature.
  4. You can use soy milk, oats milk or any plant- based milk if you are vegan or lactose intolerant.
  5. It is naturally sweet. However, if you like it sweeter, you can add ½-1 tsp of honey and blend it well.
  6. You can also add ½ scoop of whey protein or plant-based protein powder to this and blend it well to make it high protein and great for muscle recovery post workout or training session.

If you liked this recipe, don’t forget to share with your friends and family. 😊


Comment below and let us know your thoughts. If you give it a try, do let us know how it turns out. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Chandhini & Subhashini

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