Healthy Oat and Date Laddu | Oat and Date balls | No Added Sugar

Oat and Date Laddu

Healthy Oat and Date balls( Vegan, No added Sugar)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Maked: 15 to 18 laddus
Ingredients:

1. Olive oil /coconut oil- 2 tsp
2. Oats- 1 cup
3. Pistachios - 1/4 cup
4. Cashew nuts - 1/4 cup
5. Flax seeds - 2 to 3 tsp
6. Soft Dates - 20 to 24( or according to taste)

Instructions:

Heat  oil in  a pan,add oats,pistachios and cashew nuts.Fry for about 5 minutes over medium low flame.Allow it to cool slightly  and grind to form a coarse powder.

Add the oats and nuts powder to a mixing bowl.Add the pitted dates and flax seeds.

Mix well using your fingertips ,until combined.( use a food processor ,if desired.)Roll it into 1.5" balls.Store in an airtight container.

NOTES

• You can also use almonds ,walnuts or any other nuts of your choice.
•  Adjust the quantity of dates according to your taste.
• I halved the recipe as you can see in the pics.

Oats- Moong Dal Tikki | Healthy Kids Snacks

Oats- Moong Dal Tikki

Healthy and delicious oats and moong dal tikki /pattie.
Recipe Source: Tarla Dalal,You can find the original recipe here.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 12 Tikkis
Ingredients:

1. Yellow Moong dal /split yellow gram- 1/2 cup
2. Quick cooking rolled oats - 1/2 cup
3. Yogurt - 2 tbsp
4. Onion,grated - 3 tbsp
5. Ginger and garlic,paste - 1 tsp
6. Green chilies,finely chopped - 1/2 tsp
7. Chaat masala - 1.5 to 2 tsp
8. Red chili powder - 1.5 to 2 tsp( according to taste)
9. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
10. Garam masala powder - 1/4 tsp
11. Coriander leaves, chopped - 2 tbsp
12. Salt - To taste
13. Oil - 2 tsp

Instructions:

Wash and soak Moong dal in plenty of water for about 2 hours.Drain and cook with about 1 cup water until soft and all the water has evaporated.Allow it to cool completely.Blend the dal in a mixer to a coarse paste.

In a bowl,combine together together dal with the rest of the ingredients ( except oil).Mix well until combined. 

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into round flat tikkies/patties.Heat a non stick pan,drizzle 1 tsp oil and cook the patties over medium low flame .Drizzle 1 tsp oil on top and cook until the patties turns golden brown on both the sides,turning once or twice in between. 

  

 NOTES

• Adjust the quantity of red chili powder according to your taste.
  

Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

Apple oatmeal breakfast smoothie.

Healthy oatmeal and Apple ,breakfast smoothie recipe.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients:

1. Rolled oats- 3 tbsp
2. Apple ,peeled and cubed- 1
3. Soy Milk /Almond milk -1 to 1.5 cups( use regular milk for non vegan version)
4. Vanilla extract - 1/4 tsp( or use a pinch of cinnamon)
5. Honey / sugar- to taste

Instructions:

Firstly add rolled oats into the blender and grind to form a fine powder.Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.Serve immediately.

NOTES

• You can also add  two or three dates  instead of  honey or sugar.  
  

Strawberry oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie | Vegan Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberry oatmeal breakfast smoothie.

Healthy oatmeal,strawberry and banana ,breakfast smoothie recipe.
Recipe source:all recipes ,you can find the original recipe here.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1 or 2
Ingredients:

1. Rolled oats- 1/2 cup
2. Banana,sliced - 1
3. Frozen strawberry- 14 to 15
4. Soy Milk -1 cup
5. Vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
6. Honey / sugar- to taste

Instructions:

Firstly add rolled oats into the blender and grind to form a fine powder.Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.Serve immediately.

NOTES

• For best results use frozen bananas.  

Banana Oat Smoothie | Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

Banana oatmeal smoothie.

Healthy oatmeal,banana and almond ,breakfast smoothie recipe.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:

1. Over ripe Bananas- 2 medium 
2. Cooked oatmeal - 1/2 cup ( at room temperature)
3. Almonds- 8 to 10
4. Low fat yogurt- 1/3 cup
5. Honey- to taste

Instructions:

Add all the ingredients into a blender.Blend until smooth.Serve immediately.

NOTES

• Soak almonds in water for about 2 to 3 hours,if desired.
• For best results use frozen bananas.