PAPAYA BANANA OAT MILK SMOOTHIE/SUMMER RECIPES

Papaya Banana Oat Milk Smoothie is a healthy and filling and tasty breakfast smoothie which is highly nutritious and filling.Whenever you happen to skip your usual breakfast,or don't have time to make,try this delicious smoothie and iam sure you will like it.I already have one papaya smoothie in my blog.This one has oats included in it and that makes it more like a hearty and fulfilling drink to kick start your day.I was making a few smoothie recipes and found this recipe while browsing through the net.Simple yet a delightful smoothie which is pure health in a glass.See down below for the recipe and try out this summer..


SUMMARY
Course:Smoothie
Serves:2
Preparation Time:10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• Papaya-1 cup(chopped)
• Banana-2 small
• Honey-2 tsp
• Oats-4 tsp
• Chilled Milk-2 cups

HOW TO MAKE

• Chop papaya and banana and keep it ready.

• Add honey and grind to a paste.

• Add chilled milk and blend again.

• Serve chilled and consume immediately.

Notes

• Papaya and banana when blended tends to get thicker.So add more milk if required.
• You can add cornflakes too in place of oats.
• You can replace honey with sugar.

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SWEET LIME JUICE/SUMMER DRINKS

Summer season is here and it feels refreshing to drink any fruit juice,be it any time of the day.I have prepared a few juices,milkshakes to combat the heat ad it is really nice to see colourful juices made fresh at home.Sweet lime juice is a simple,yet tasty juice known to have many health benefits.It is filled with Vitamin C and has iron and pottasium  content.When you are having common cold,this sweet lime proves to be beneficial.It is also given to patients who are deydrated and also to infants.It can be consumed at time of the day by all with full beefits.Over to the recipe of Sweet Lime Juice..

SUMMARY
Course:Juice,Drink
Serves;2
Preparation Time:10 minutes
INGREDIENTS

• Sweet Lime-2
• Water-1 cup
• Ice Cubes -a few
• Sugar-2 tsp
• Black Salt-1/2 tsp
• Lemon-1 tsp

HOW TO MAKE

• Cut sweet lime into two.Peel the skin.

• Cut the segments into two thereby removing seeds.Put them in a blender.

• Add sugar and water.

• Blend well.Sieve to get clear juice.

• Press well to extract juice with the back of a spoon.Add lemon juice.

• Add black salt and mix well.

• Add ice cubes and serve immediately.

Notes

• You can add honey in place of sugar.
• You can add chaat masala in place of black salt.
• While serving patients and infants avoid ice cubes.

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HOT CHOCOLATE DRINK MIX/BEVARAGES

All are fond of Hot Chocolate  at home.The temperature has done down  here and it is always comforting to have a hot cup of chocolate anytime for any age group people.I made a fresh batch of Hot Chocolate Drink Mix yesterday and it was a huge hit home.People who are in the habit of drinking coffee will surely like this as this has the sweet taste of milk from the milk powder and slight bitterness from the cocoa powder.I searched for the recipe in the internet and found it quite interesting and sounded tasty and immediately started making it.This is a filling and creamy drink and kids will enjoy it to the core.People who like to gift for some occasion such as Christmas or New Year can easily make this and gift pack for their friends.Sounds like a nice edible gift right? This can be kept for at least 6 months if stored with proper care.So what are you waiting for?Start making your fresh batch of Hot Chocolate Drink Mix and make it and let me know..

SUMMARY
Course:Drink
Cuisine:American
Serves:10
Preparation Time:5 minutes
Cooking Time:5 minutes
Total Time:1o minutes


INGREDIENTS

Milk Powder/Dairy Whitener	2 cups
Cocoa Powder	1 cup
Sugar (Powdered)	1 cup
Choco Chips	3/4 cup
Cinnamon powder	1/4 tsp(optional)

HOW TO MAKE

• Take sugar in the blender and powder it.

• Add cocoa powder milk powder and cinnamon powder and run the mixer again.

 

• Add choco chips and blend once again to a smooth powder.

• Hot Chocolate Drink Mix is ready.Enjoy mixing this mix with hot water or if you want it richer with hot milk.

Notes

• You can store it in an air tight container and keep for 6 months.
• You can use any milk powder and cocoa powder of your liking.
• You can also add dry  vanilla extract in place of cinnamon.
• After preparing hot chocolate you could top it with marshmallows for additional taste.
• Also fresh whipped cream can be topped.
• You can also use white chocolate  chips.

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MANGO LASSI/MANGO RECIPES

Lassi is a great thirst quencher and can be made and had at any time o the day.Mango is the king o fruits and is available in plenty during this summer time in almost all over india.Iam very happy to share this recipe as I made this specially during summer holidays and was liked by all.You could have this for breakfast or  any time o the day.The mangoes I used were fleshy and sweet,so added less sweet.I feel kesar or alphonso tastes best.So let’s see how I made this refreshing and tasty drink with a royal touch.

INGREDIENTS

Mangoes	2
Curd	1/2 cup
Milk	1/4 cup
Sugar	3 tsp
Cardamom Powder	1/2 tsp
Cool Water	as per requirement

 

HOW TO MAKE

• Cut mangoes and keep ready.Place them in a blender.

• Add curd and milk one by one.

• Add sugar and cardamom powder and blend well.

• Enjoy Mango Lassi fresh as soon as it is made.

• You could add cardamom powder on top for decoration or as garnish.
• Don’t add too much water a quarter cup should suffice.
• For richer taste add cream too.

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ORANGE CARROT JUICE/SUMMER COOLERS

I always like to drink freshly extracted fruit juices than the store bought ones.It is was loaded with oranges at home last week and I wasted no oppurtunity in making these delighltful juice.I also included carrots in this and the colour is so pleasing to the eyes.I made once orange with ginger and added soda that tasted nice.So when I was thinking what to add with orange which will add not only colour but taste too carrot popped up in my mind.This juice is a combo of fruit and vegetable and has ample nutrients and vitamins for the body.So colourful and tasty this is a nice healthy juice which is ideal to take during breakfast.See down below the recipe and try out..

INGREDIENTS

Orange	3
Carrot	2
Water	as needed
Sugar	2 tsp
Ginger	1 inch bit

• Take orange segments out of the skin and place in a blender.Chop carrots and add too.Now add sugar and grated ginger..Blend nicely.Add water to make it to a juice like consistency.

• Filter it in a sieve.Orange juice is ready.

• Serve Orange Carrot juice chilled in a glass.

Notes

• Add honey in place of sugar for more taste.
• Add lemon juice to enhance flavour.

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