HEALTHY DRINK RECIPES
Again am back with yet another healthy weight loss drink. Yes, a chia seed coconut milk drink which tastes really yummy. A perfect drink to sip when you feel thirsty and hungry. Moreover, i suggest this quick drink as a perfect brunch drink. And this drink is a dilly of a weight loss drink recipe. The pomegranate seeds enhance the taste of this drink.
Chia seeds, which really helps you to lose weight easily. Nowadays, chia seeds have become one of the popular superfoods for weight loss.The benefits of chia seeds include healthy skin, reduce weight, reduce the signs of aging, beneficial to the heart and digestive systems, builds stronger bones and muscles etc. This seed is rich in fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins, and minerals. The versatility of this seed makes it more special. Chia seeds have a mild, nutty taste and so it can be added to most of the recipes. You can even add this seed just to garnish your dessert or drinks. Just soak these seed in water and then add it your favorite drinks.
INGREDIENTS
Thick coconut milk - 2 cups(from one scraped coconut)
Sweetened condensed milk - 4 tbsp (can add more or less)
Banana - 1, Chiquita, chopped
Pomegranate seeds - half a cup
Almonds sliced - 8 nos, sliced
Cashews - 5 nos, chopped
Cashews - 5 nos, chopped
Chia seed - 1 tbsp, soaked in quarter a cup of water
Puffed rice flakes - quarter a cup (can use dry roasted rice flakes)
PREPARATION
- Soak the chia seeds in a quarter cup of water for 3 to 5 minutes or until you set aside the other ingredients.
- Take a large bowl. Add the thick coconut milk. To this add the sweetened condensed milk (you can add more or less ). For those who are more health-conscious, they can add dates puree or jaggery syrup instead. I used condensed milk only for that whitish texture.
- Then add the puffed rice flakes, chopped banana, and pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, chopped cashews and then finally the soaked chia seeds. Mix well. You can add more chia seeds to this drink.
- Serve chilled. It tastes yummy.
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