Lifestyle Desk: Rakshabandhan is not only a festival of love and protection between brother and sister, but is also a special occasion to share sweetness. However, people who are conscious about fitness and health often stay away from sweets made from mawa and sugar. If your brother is also very serious about gym and workout, then this time instead of traditional sweets he can be fed something healthy and rich in protein. You can easily give a healthy twist to the sweetness of Rakshabandhan by making peanut butter protein laddus at home. Let us know its simple recipe.
Material
- Peanut butter-1 cup
- Oats powder-1 cup roasted
- Peanuts-½ cup roasted and coarsely ground
- Protein powder – 2–3 tbsp (vanilla or chocolate flavor)
- Honey or dates paste – 2 tbsp
- Cardamom powder-1 tsp
- Milk – 1–2 tbsp as per requirement
- Coconut flakes – 1–2 tbsp
- Some chopped peanuts or coconut for garnishing
Method
- 1- First of all, lightly fry the oats, cool them and grind them in a mixer to make powder.
- 2-In a large bowl, add oats powder, protein powder, crushed peanuts and cardamom powder and mix well.
- 3-Now add peanut butter and honey or dates paste in it. Mix everything well with hands or spoon and prepare a soft mixture. If the mixture seems too dry then add milk little by little.
- 4- Keep the mixture in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, so that the laddus can be made easily. Apply a little ghee or peanut butter on the hands and make small balls of the mixture.
- 5- Decorate the laddus by rolling them in chopped peanuts or coconut. Keep the prepared laddus in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
tip
Using dates paste or some honey instead of sugar can make it a better option for fitness-conscious people. Keep in mind that the calories of peanut butter and protein powder can vary greatly, so keep the quantity according to your diet plan.
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