5 easy drink recipes you must try this Ramadan!
The perfect way to stay hydrated in this holy month of Ramadan is through healthy drinks which not only re-energize you, but also taste great!
The holy month of Ramadan is during the summer this year. Which means that our body gets severely dehydrated after a day of fasting and must be rejuvenated. It's a tough task to fast from sunset till sunrise and it's especially tough to repeat this 30 days in a row. To ensure that our bodies can handle it, we must take extra good care of it during these 4 weeks. And the perfect way to stay hydrated is through healthy drinks which not only re-energize you, but also taste great!
Here are 5 easy recipes anyone can try at home:
1. Rooh Afza Mojito
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Rooh Afza is a staple drink for most people in Ramadan and is seen in almost every household during iftar times. There's a love and hate relationship with Rooh Afza, nothing in between. While most people seem to love it, there are some who simply dislike it and think it tastes bland. This simple and easy recipe will make them fall in love with Roohafza and keep you refreshed.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Ingredients: 2 ½ tbsp of Roohafza, 10 mint leaves, 1 tbsp lemon/lime juice, 1 cup plain soda, 1 cup crushed ice
How to make:
1. Muddle crushed ice and mint leaves until you get the flavour of mint. Top with more ice. Add roohafza and lemon juice.
2. Top with chilled soda. Mix gently, Garnish with lemon wedge/ slice, fresh mint sprig and serve.
2. Creamy Date Coffee
Another beloved item during Ramadan is date. Dates have been a popular item during ancient times because they are easily digested and are a great source of energy and nutrients. It helps our body's blood glucose level return to normal quickly after a long day of fasting. And since this coffee contains dates, it should retain those in this beverage as well. And lastly, for people who like to start their days with coffee, there's nothing better!
Preparation time: 6 minutes
Ingredients: 1 cup black coffee (cooled), 1 cup almond milk (substitute the almond milk with a different milk of your choice if you prefer), ½ cup rolled oats, 1 banana, 3 dates, 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional), ½ tbsp pure vanilla extract, 5-6 ice cubes
How to make:
1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Once blended, taste and adjust according to preferences such as adding more milk to thin out the smoothie or more dates for added sweetness.
3. Best served immediately.
3. Watermelon Breeze
The name 'watermelon breeze' comes from the fact that it's low on calories and drinking this will make you feel as light and fresh as a breeze. Watermelons are also among the top choices in breaking fast since they nourish the body and are easily digested.
Preparation time: 3 minutes
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed chilled watermelon, 1 cup coconut water, 1 tbsp of lemon/lime juice, sprig of mint, ice if needed.
How to make it:
1. Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Best served immediately.
4. Apple Cider Mojito
This is a good drink for especially those who are on diet or willing to lose weight in Ramadan. Apple cider vinegar has been a popular ingredient for centuries because of it's helpful substances, ability to kill harmful bacteria and as mentioned before, aiding weight loss. But one of the best qualities of it is that it can help manage keeping diabetes at a healthy level. So for people seeking a healthier option, this is the way to go!
Preparation time: 3 minutes
Ingredients: 4 oz apple cider, ½ tbsp lemon/lime juice, 3 cubes of ice, mint sprigs, ginger ale.
How to make it:
1. Pour 4 oz of apple cider in glass
2. Add the lemon juice and ice cubes
3. Pinch leaves of mint sprigs, topping off with ginger ale. Stir.
5. Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Children also fast with us regularly and this smoothie can be a great reward and incentive for them. It also contains a lot of vitamin C and is a good immunity booster as well. And on top of that, kids will love how the drink looks like when prepared!
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen strawberries, ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup of milk, 2 ounces cream cheese, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 1 ½ tbsp honey, whipped cream (optional)
How to make it:
1. Place all ingredients in the pitcher of a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
2. Add whipped cream on top.
These 5 recipes address most people out there no matter what they are seeking for and will guarantee you a healthier, tastier and a more fun Ramadan!
