High Protein Dates Sharbat: A Deliciously Healthy Drink to Power Your Day
A sweet, creamy, and energizing drink packed with protein, fiber, and natural sugars from dates. Perfect for busy days, post-workout recovery, or as a guilt-free treat. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- - Blender
- - Wok or saucepan
- - Mixing bowl
- - Serving jug
Ingredients
- - Dates – 6-8 pitted and chopped
- - Roasted gram – 2 tablespoons
- - Almonds – 10-12 chopped
- - Olper’s Milk or any milk – 1¼ cups (divided)
- - Sugar – 2 tablespoons adjust to taste
- - Custard powder – 1½ tablespoons
- - Basil seeds – 2 tablespoons soaked
- - Crushed ice – as needed
- - Pistachios – sliced for garnish
Instructions
- **Soak the Ingredients**: In a bowl, combine dates, roasted gram, and almonds. Pour in 1 cup of milk and let soak for at least 1 hour.
- **Blend**: Transfer the soaked mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- **Prepare the Base**: In a wok or saucepan, heat the remaining 1 cup of milk until it boils. Add the blended date mixture and stir well.
- **Sweeten and Thicken**: Add sugar and mix until dissolved. In a separate bowl, mix custard powder with ¼ cup of milk until smooth. Slowly pour this into the boiling milk mixture, stirring continuously. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat until slightly thickened.
- **Assemble**: In a serving jug, add soaked basil seeds and crushed ice. Pour the date milk mixture over and stir well.
- **Garnish and Serve**: Top with sliced pistachios and extra dates. Serve chilled.