Ragi Makhana Smoothie recipe is a wholesome and nutrient-packed beverage made with ragi (finger millet), phool makhana (fox nuts), apples, dates, and milk. Vegan and Gluten-free.
If you want to reduce weight, ragi is a great addition to your diet. You will feel fuller for longer because of its high fiber content. It includes tryptophan, an amino acid that aids in suppressing hunger.
You may find a wide range of ragi-based recipes if you look around and explore. For instance, ragi ambli, ragi rotti, ragi dosa, and ragi soup, among many more. We've added one more dish to the list that will undoubtedly help you lose weight. Are you curious about it? Ragi Makhana Smoothie is the name of the drink. The advantages of both ragi and makhana (fox nuts) are combined in this dish.
Besides ragi flour and roasted foxnuts, we have also used protein-rich almonds, dates, milk, apples, and a few more nutritious ingredients. If you are wondering how to make it in an easy and quick way, read below for the recipe.
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Ragi Makhana Smoothie Ingredients
- Ragi (finger millet) flour: Use regular or sprouted ragi flour. I used store-bought sprouted ragi flour. It is easily available in Indian grocery stores or on Amazon.
- Makhana: Use roasted makhanas for the smoothie. Roast them on low heat for 4-5 minutes until they crisp, and let them cool down completely.
- Apple: Choose fresh, ripened, and sweet apples. I used ½ Gala apple.
- Almonds: Soak almonds in hot water for 15 minutes and peel off the skin. Almonds are a great source of protein, fiber-rich, and healthy fats.
- Milk: I've used almond milk in this smoothie, but you can use dairy, soy, oat, or any other type of milk.
- Dates: I used pitted dates. They naturally sweeten your smoothie without the need for added sugar. If you use Medjool dates, adjust the quantity according to your preference.
- Flaxseeds: I like to add flaxseeds (or flaxseed meal) for extra protein, fiber as well as omega-3.
- Ground Cardamom: adds a nice aroma and flavor to the smoothie.
How to Make Ragi Makhana Smoothie
Add two tablespoons of ragi flour to ½ cup of water. Mix well to ensure there are no lumps.
In a separate pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil on medium-high heat.
Then slowly add the ragi mixture (slurry) to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously, preferably using a whisk, until the mixture thickens. Turn off the stove, remove the pan from the heat, and let it cool completely.
In a high-speed blender, Vitamix Blender, add cooked ragi mixture, roasted makhanas, diced apple, dates, soaked almonds, chia seeds, cardamom powder, and almond milk.
Blend for a few seconds until it's smooth and creamy. If you prefer your smoothies to be a bit thinner, try adding extra almond milk.
Pour into a glass, top it with chopped nuts and roasted makhanas. Serve immediately!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this ragi makhana apple smoothie as a quick breakfast or healthy evening snack.
Storage Suggestions
Refrigerator: Fresh Ragi makhana date smoothie tastes best when served fresh. Refrigerate leftover smoothies in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 1 day.
Tip: You can prepare the cooked ragi mixture the night before and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This way, you can easily assemble your Ragi Smoothie in the morning or whenever you're ready to enjoy it.
Tips to Make the Best Makhana Smoothie
- Pitted dates: Remove the pits from the dates before blending.
- Pre-cooked ragi: Make sure to cool down the cooked ragi mixture completely before blending with the other ingredients. You can pre-cook the ragi mixture the night before and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
- Roast the Makhanas: Always roast the makhanas before using them in the smoothie.
- Use a high-speed blender: This will help to make the smoothie extra smooth. You will not run into any chunks of fruit in the mouth.
Variations
You can make this ragi smoothie with your favorite add-ins. Here are a few suggestions.
- Milk: use almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, cashew milk, or dairy milk.
- Nut butter: Instead of soaked almonds, you can also use nut butter like peanut, almond, cashew, walnut, sunflower seed, or pecan butter.
- Flavoring: You can substitute ground cardamom with ground cinnamon or vanilla extract.
- Different Fruits: You can substitute apples with bananas.
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Ragi Makhana Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ragi flour
- 1.5 cups water
- ½ cup makhana roasted
- ½ apple
- 3-4 dates pitted
- 6-7 almonds soaked
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
Instructions
- Add two tablespoons of ragi flour to ½ cup of water. Mix well to ensure there are no lumps.
- In a separate pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil on medium-high heat.Then slowly add the ragi mixture (slurry) to the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously, preferably using a whisk, until the mixture thickens. Turn off the stove, remove the pan from the heat, and let it cool completely.
- In a high-speed blender, Vitamix Blender, add cooked ragi mixture, roasted makhanas, diced apple, dates, soaked almonds, chia seeds, cardamom powder, and almond milk.
- Blend for a few seconds until its smooth and creamy. If you prefer your smoothies to be a bit thinner, try adding extra almond milk.
- Pour into a glass, top it with chopped nuts and roasted makhanas. Serve immediately!
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