When I would study for my exams many years ago, my mom would have these ‘brain food’ snacks ready for me to munch on. She knew I ate more when I studied and instead of tucking into junk, she figured why not have the healthy stuff on hand. If you are nodding along and thinking of doing the same for your child, then here is a perfect recipe. You must also read our post on brain foods to munch on during exams.
This drink, already a kid-friendly one, has a surprise ingredient in it. This hot chocolate has the yumminess of dark chocolate and the addition of a special herb mix boosts your child memory, focus and concentration — a must especially during exams. The nut powder mix ensures this hot chocolate is as nutritious as it is yummy.
Nutritionist Dhvani Shah is a regular at Kidsstoppress and you can read all her recipes right here.
Ingredients:
Milk
Dark Chocolate
Herb Mix
Nut Mix
Vanilla
Honey
Method:
To make the Herb Mix:
- 10% Brahmi (Bacopa)
- 20% Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng)
- 20% Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosus)
- 10% Safed Musli Powder (Chlorophytum Borivilianum)
- 40% Cocoa Powder
To make the Nut Mix:
- Almonds
- Pistachios
- Pinch of Elaichi (Green Cardamon)
- Pinch of Jaiphal (Nutmeg)
To make the hot chocolate:
- Take 250 ml of milk in a saucepan.
- Add 1/2 tsp of herb powder.
- Once milk starts to simmer add 1/2 tsp of nut powder mix.
- Add two pieces of dark chocolate.
- Let it boil for a few minutes.
- Sweeten the milk with honey.
- Add a dash of vanilla.
- Serve.
Love recipes with the goodness of Indian herbs? Then you must watch our Grandma’s Special series! Recipes that are handed down through the generations, packed with ancient Indian food wisdom, and made using Indian herbs. Click here to watch them all!
Parul Gupta
Nayna Mehta
Mansi Zaveri
KSP Team
