Carrot milkshake is delicious, easy to make and very nutritious. Carrots have amazing health benefits. Carrots are best known for its high vitamin A content and high levels of beta carotene. Including carrots often in our diet improves eyesight, digestion, boosts immunity, helps to prevent cancer and premature aging of skin. Carrot is known for its anti-inflammatory properties also. Apart from health benefits, it has beauty benefits also. If you wish to have a healthy, clear and glowing skin, including carrots in your diet often may help. I have not added any sugar to this milkshake, so it is a healthier version of milkshake. Even kids who do not like carrots will love this milkshake. It is a delicious way to sneak carrots into kid’s diet. Today we will learn how to make carrot milkshake following this easy recipe.
Carrot Milkshake Recipe
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 5 mins
Serves: 1
Recipe Category: Milkshake-Carrot
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 1
Recipe Category: Milkshake-Carrot
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Carrot – 1/2 cup grated
Milk – 1 1/4 cup (boiled and chilled)
Almonds – 4-5
Dates – 4
Preparation
Wash, peel the skin and grate carrots.
Soak almonds in hot water for 30 minutes. Remove the skin and grind it coarsely with dates.
Method
Heat a pan, add grated carrots and saute them on low heat. You may sprinkle 1-2 tbsp of water. Cook until the raw smell of the carrot goes. Do not overcook the carrots. Leave it to cool.
Grind the carrots with 1/4 cup of milk.
Then add the rest of the milk, dates-almond paste and blend until smooth. Enjoy!!
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Padhu’s Tips – I usually grind almonds (after removing the skin) and dates together with a little water and store it in a bottle inside the refrigerator. I use it to sweeten my porridge, milk, oats etc. It stays good for 4-5 days. You can also try it and reduce the use of refined sugar.
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You are very innovative Padhu.Almost everyday, I involuntarily check for your new recipes. I've tried many of your recipes and mostly they are hits with my husband and children. Also I love the way you make a recipe junk free or less junky and healthy.Thanks alot for sharing.
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Thanks a lot for a yummy drink.i can try for my kids
You are a doll! Nature's Plus discontinued its carrot flavored nutrition shake several years ago and I've had this little void in my life. Going to give this a go ASAP!
Thanks padhu Ur my recipe book whatever I want yo cook I look into Ur recipe only thank u dear for all recipes keep posting
Hi padhu, carrot and dates tips for replacing sugar is an awesome healthy thought..
Will try out the carrot milk shake this weekend and let you know..
It turned out Very healthy and tasty
Thanks ..its very tasty
Hi
I have been referring to your recipes for a while now.
Each item I have made has been a hit.
But today I made this milkshake for my daughter's class. She is 5. Every kid in the class just loved it. I made 3 litres for 20 kids and they almost ran out. That's how much the kids loved it.
Yummy...trying tomorrow . Love your creative ways padu
Thank you! We are going to try this!