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Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

Powering Your Brain During Exam Time: Energy Boosting Smoothie

Go nuts for this smoothie during your exams! From increasing mental clarity and memory power to reducing insomnia, this smoothie power-packed with the benefits of nuts and seeds can be super beneficial for you.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Smoothie
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 234
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits, soaked overnight (cashews, pistachios, and raisins)
  • 3 dried figs
  • 3 dates
  • A pinch of cardamom powder
  • ½ tsp cacao powder
  • 2 tsp honey (raw)
  • 2 cups almond milk/coconut milk
  • 2 tsp pumpkin seeds to garnish

Method
 

  1. Soak the nuts and figs separately overnight.
  2. In a mixer-blender, combine all the ingredients including nuts, dates, and figs.
  3. Blend it to reach a smoothie-like consistency.
  4. Garnish with pumpkin seeds and serve.
Power tips and variations
  1. You can also use A2 milk, as per suitability.
  2. You may opt to use chia seeds, sunflower Seeds, and coconut flakes as add-ons.

Notes

  • Nuts contain high amounts of Vitamin E, zinc, folate, iron, and protein which help in improving cognitive function in children. They act as fuel to the brain of a child and help in improving memory and secrete serotonin, thus reducing stress.
  • Dates are rich in choline and potassium which allow a good amount of oxygen to reach the brain, thereby enhancing neural activity.
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