If you have ever wondered how to boost your protein intake during Navratri without consuming non-vegetarian foods, this is your guide.
Navratri is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with passion and devotion. For many, it also means fasting and abstaining from non-vegetarian foods, making it a time when one needs to pay extra attention to their protein intake.
Protein is paramount for maintaining muscle mass, supporting overall health, and keeping you full during fasting periods. Fortunately, there are a ton of ways to improve your protein intake during Navratri without compromising on your dietary restrictions.
In this article, we will unveil a selection of protein-packed recipes tailored specifically for Navratri.
These recipes will not only adhere to the dietary guidelines of this auspicious festival but also ensure that you stay energized and nourished throughout the nine days.
Protein Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 scoop Nutrabay Gold Tri-Blend Whey Protein
- 1 cup yogurt
Recipe
- Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. You can also add a little water to adjust the consistency as desired.
High-Protein Sabudana Khichdi
Ingredients
- 1 cup sabudana (sago pearls)
- 1/2 cup roasted and crushed peanuts
- 1 scoop Nutrabay Pure Pea Protein Powder
- Green chillies, curry leaves, and cumin seeds for seasoning
- Sendha salt to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
Recipe
- Soak sabudana in water for a few hours and drain excess water.
- Heat some oil or ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, green chillies, and curry leaves.
- Add the soaked sabudana and cook until it becomes translucent.
- Mix in the crushed peanuts, protein powder, and salt.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Peanut Butter Energy Gems
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Nutrabay Foods All-Natural Peanut Butter
- 1/4 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/4 cup mixed seeds (pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds and melon seeds)
- Pinch of sendha salt
Recipe
- Add peanut butter, chopped dates, chopped dried apricots, mixed seeds, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Mix until the mixture begins to come together.
- Take small portions of the mixture and roll it into bite-sized balls. If the mixture is too crumbly, add more peanut butter to help it stick.
- Place the energy bites on a tray lined with butter paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Protein Almond Laddoos
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 2 scoops Nutrabay Gold Vital Whey Protein
- 1/4 cup jaggery powder
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- Ghee or coconut oil
Recipe
- Grind the almonds into a fine powder.
- Mix the almond, protein, jaggery, and cardamom powder in a bowl.
- Add a small amount of ghee or coconut oil to the mixture and shape it into small laddoos.
- Your protein-rich almond laddoos are ready to be served.
Amaranth Protein Snackers
Ingredients
- Amaranth (popped)
- 2 scoops Nutrabay Wellness Vegan Protein Powder
- 1 tbsp honey (for binding)
- Chopped nuts and dried fruits
Recipe
- Mix popped amaranth, plant-based protein powder, honey, chopped nuts and dried fruits.
- Press the mixture into a pan and let it set.
- Cut into bars for a protein-rich Navratri snack.
Conclusion
As Navratri approaches, remember that health and tradition can go hand in hand. By implementing these high-protein recipes, you can infuse your Navratri with the nourishment and vigour it deserves.
These dishes are not only delicious but also nutritious, flavourful and compliant with Navratri dietary restrictions. Make sure to adjust the ingredients according to your preferences and dietary requirements.
As you embark on your Navratri journey, may your heart be full, your spirit be strong, and your body be well-nourished.
Happy Navratri!
