Makhana date shake
Roasted makhana blended into milk with dates: a thick, nutty shake that is light on fat.
- Time
- 8 min (5 prep + 3 cook)
- Makes
- 1 serving
- Level
- Easy
- Gear
- Pan, Blender / mixer
Per serving
1 glass (320 ml)
- Calories
- 245kcal
- Protein
- 9g
- Carbs
- 38g
- Fibre
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
- Sugar
- 20g
Fox nuts dry-roasted until crisp, then blended with cold milk, dates and a few almonds. Makhana is low in fat and gives the shake body in the way oats do, while the milk brings calcium and most of the protein. A good evening snack for children or a filling drink during a fast.
- Calcium rich
- Budget
- Under 15 min
- No added sugar
- Snack
- Breakfast
Contains dairy, nuts.
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Ingredients
Method
- 1
Dry-roast the makhana in a pan on low heat for 3 minutes, tossing often, until they are crisp and snap cleanly when pressed. Cool for 2 minutes.
- 2
Grind the roasted makhana, almonds and dates in the dry blender jar to a fine powder, about 20 seconds.
- 3
Add the milk, cardamom and ice and blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth and thick. Pour and serve.
Tips
- Ready-roasted makhana from a packet skips the pan step; check it is unsalted.
- Let it stand 5 minutes if you like it thicker; the makhana keeps absorbing milk.
Swaps
- Use 1 tsp jaggery instead of dates for a lighter 215 kcal version.
Nutrition is estimated per serving from IFCT 2017 and USDA FoodData Central and rounded. Your ingredients and portions will differ a little.
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