Chikoo The Fruit
The fruit recipe that we are going to share with you today is more of a smoothie than juice. A perfect delight for hot summer afternoons as well as cold mornings. You can include it with your breakfast or simply have it as a refresher during any time of the day. Chikoo milkshake is one of the cheapest yet healthiest milkshakes which is easy to make and a complete treat to the taste buds. Chikoo vendors can be found all year round everywhere from trains to bus stops, streets and of course in the market.
Ingredients
- 4 Medium Sized Chikoos
- 1 Cup Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar (optional)
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence (optional)
- ½ Cup Crushed Ice
How To Prepare?
- Peel the skin and remove the seeds from the chikoos.
- Roughly chop in small pieces.
- Put them in a mixer and add milk.
- If you feel the chikoos are not too sweet, add sugar.
- Add vanilla essence. You may replace it with vanilla ice cream too.
- Mix crushed ice and blend well.
- Transfer the milkshake into serving glasses and sip it up!
Health Benefits
- Contain natural sugars in the form of fructose and sucrose.
- Have fiber which improves digestion and prevents stomach problems.
- Chikoos are good for pregnant ladies as they help overcome nausea and dizziness.
- Are loaded with essential nutrients and carbohydrates which are good for lactating mothers.
- Are good for bones because of the calcium, minerals, iron and phosphorus content in them.
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