Ragi Smoothie - quick, easy and healthy breakfast option

Ragi smoothie - goodness of Ragi as a healthy breakfast option

Quantity - For 2 people glassfull

Ingredients-

Ragi flour - 4 tbsp
Whole Milk - 1 and 1/2 cup
Water - 1 cup
Dates - 3 deseeded
Cardamom - 1/2 tsp
Banana - 1

Appliance Needed:
Ninja Blender

Procedure:

1. Cook Ragi in 1/2 cup milk and 1 cup water nicely . Here ensure no lumps are formed and cook it on medium/low flame to make sure its cooked nicely . Let it cool
2. Now in Ninja blender , cut and add banana slices + 1 cup milk + 3 dates deseeded and cardamom
3. Blend everything together into nice and smooth liquid
4. Now add the cooled and cooked Ragi into the blended liquid and blend everything together for another 3/4 mins
5. Empty into your favorite smoothie jars and enjoy
6. You can also add some kesar , raisins or any other nuts if you like into this smoothie . You can replace dates with honey/jaggery for change in taste as well

Relish after a workout or a mid meal snack or just a quick on the go breakfast :)

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