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Kid's Dream Platter - Banana-Mango Berry Milkshake - Day 3

BM #116 Day 3 -

This platter is very close to my heart as it was prepared, assembled and plated by my kids. I just took the pictures without any changes to the arrangement. So it is literally by the kids and for the kids.

One day when I asked the kids what their choice of a dream platter would be, they came up with these choices and they decided to get this together and so I let them.

The platter they assembled - Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Open Sandwich, Strawberry Parfait, Chocolate Almonds, White Chocolate Strawberries, Dark Chocolate Strawberries, Chocolate Pretzels and Banana-Mango-Berry Milkshake.

Ingredients -

Banana 1
Blueberries handful
Strawberries 2-3
Mango Pulp 1/2 cup
Milk 2 cups

Method Of Preparation -

Blend the all the fruits along with milk in a blender and enjoy.

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM#116
Preparation Time 5 minutes
Makes 2-3

Posted by Harini R on Thursday, September 3, 2020

7 comments

categories: Banana, Blogging Marathon, Blueberry, Dairy Products, Fruits, Kid Friendly Recipes, Mango, Milk, Shakes, Strawberry, Thali | |

Strawberry Parfait

BM #101 Week 1 Day 3 -

For the last no cook recipe for this week, here is a simple version of strawberry parfait which was assembled by my kids.

I love it when the kids make such healthy snacks for themselves and I have observed that they eat stuff when they make it themselves. No drama no cribbing etc. Love to watch their happy faces which glow with a sense of achievement.

There is no recipe as such, just add in whatever you fancy and whatever your pantry allows for this refreshing snack.

Ingredients -

Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup
Strawberries sliced few (From 2 big strawberries)
Granola handful
Sliced Almonds 1 Tbsp

Method Of Preparation -

In a glass container, layer the greek yogurt, sliced strawberries, granola and sliced almonds in whichever order preferred and serve it immediately.

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM#101.

Sending this to Srivalli's Kid's Delight event, guest hosted by Ritu themed on No Cook Dishes

Preparation Time 5-10 minutes
Serves 1

Posted by Harini R on Wednesday, June 5, 2019

9 comments

categories: Almonds, Blogging Marathon, Dairy Products, Dry Fruits and Nuts, Fruits, Greek Yogurt, International Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Strawberry | |

Strawberry-Pineapple Agua Fresca

BM #89 Week 1 Day 3 -

When on the subject of summer coolers, I cannot possibly ignore the fruity drinks which can please my little one. When I was looking for some fresh ideas for summer coolers, I came across the Mexican cooler - Agua Fresca, meaning Fresh Water.

I found that there are numerous possibilities and combinations possible. I chose Strawberry and Pineapple as my star fruits as they both happen to be my little one's favorite fruits.

Ingredients -

Strawberries 5-6 nos
Pineapple chopped 1/4 cup (I used canned pineapple)
Lime Juice 2-3 tsp or as needed
Sugar 2-3 Tbsp or as needed
Water 1 1/2 cups

Method Of Preparation -

Blend strawberries and pineapple along with water and sugar until smooth.

Strain if needed. [I didn't strain as I have a power blender].

Add lime juice and adjust the flavors as needed.

Serve with some crushed ice.

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM#89..

Sending this to Kid's Delight created by Srivalli and hosted by Mayuri this month.

Preparation Time 5 minutes
Serves 2

Posted by Harini R on Tuesday, June 5, 2018

15 comments

categories: Blogging Marathon, Fruits, Kid Friendly Recipes, Pineapple, Shakes, Strawberry | |

Strawberry-Nutella Milkshake

Week 1 Day 3 of BM #62 -

A few days back, my little one came back from school all excited to tell me about Strawberry milkshake. Apparently her friend told her about this and like kids usually are, my little one was after me to make it for her as well.

It so happened that we ended up getting a huge box of Strawberries over a weekend and were pleasantly surprised to find them very sweet. That was when my little one reminded me of the strawberry milkshake. I added a little bit of Nutella and the kids loved it!

Ingredients -

Strawberries 7-8
Nutella 1 -2 Tbsp (or as needed)
Milk 2 cups
Almonds 7-8

Method Of Preparation -

Blend all the ingredients in a high power blender and serve it for a refreshing drink!

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 62.

Sending this milkshake to Kalyani who is hosting Srivalli's "Kid's Delight - Chocolate" #KidsDelightChocoGiveaway

Preparation Time 5 min
Makes 2 cups

Posted by Harini R on Saturday, March 5, 2016

13 comments

categories: Almonds, Blogging Marathon, Cocoa products, Dairy Products, Dry Fruits and Nuts, Fruits, Kid Friendly Recipes, Milk, Nutella, Shakes, Strawberry | |

Carrot-Spinach And Fruit Smoothie

Week 4 Day 3 of BM #58 -

I have been eyeing this smoothie with spinach for a while now and was skeptical but have become a fan of this smoothie. This was shared by my older one after she spotted it on her Instagram timeline :).

Recipe Source Instagram
Ingredients -

Carrot, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup
Spinach, handful
Banana 1 big
Mango, 8-9 bite size pieces
Strawberry, 2-3 big
Almonds 8-9
Yogurt 1/4 cup
Milk 2 cups

Method Of Preparation -

Blend all the ingredients in a high power blender and serve it immediately.

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 58.

Preparation Time 5 min
Serves 3

Posted by Harini R on Thursday, November 26, 2015

5 comments

categories: Almonds, Banana, Blogging Marathon, Carrots, Dairy Products, Dry Fruits and Nuts, Fruits, Kid Friendly Recipes, Mango, Milk, Palak (Spinach), Shakes, Strawberry, Vegetables, Yogurt (Curd/Perugu) | |

Eggless Summer Strawberry Cake

For Week 1 Day 2 of BM #52, here is a classic summer cake. The fresh strawberries which I bought were extremely sweet and lent a distinct flavor to the cake.

Unfortunately the pictures didn't come out good and by the time I realized about the pictures, the cake was gone :). So I might have to bake the cake again on popular demand.

Adapted from here
Ingredients -

Whole Wheat White Flour 1 cup
All Purpose Flour / Maida 1/2 cup
Salt 1/2 tsp
Baking Powder 1 1/2 tsp
Butter 5 Tbsp at room temperature
*Sugar, Powdered 1 cup (I used a little more than 3/4 cup)
Yogurt 4 Tbsp
Milk 1/2 cup
Strawberries, hulled and halved 7-8

* Keep 1 tablespoon of sugar aside for the topping.

Method Of Preparation -

In a mixing bowl, sift the flours, salt and baking powder.

Cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is fluffy. Add in the yogurt and milk and make a smooth mixture.

Gradually add the dry ingredients (the flour mixture) into the wet ingredients and gently mix it until well combined. The batter is thicker than the usual cake batter.

Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Grease a deep 8 inch pie pan and sprinkle flour all over and dust the excess flour. [ I used a 9 inch pie dish]

Pour the batter and evenly spread the it and level it with a spatula.

Arrange the strawberries on the top with the cut side facing down. Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top of the strawberries.

Bake at 400 °F for 10 minutes and then reduce to 350 °F and bake for 35 minutes or until a tester comes out clean when inserted in the center of the cake.

[The original recipe says to bake for 1 hour at 350 °F after baking for 10 min at 400 °F but I felt that the cake would get burnt. So please you your judgement as each oven is calibrated differently].

Let the cake cool for a few minutes. Run a knife along the edges and remove onto a server plate and slice as needed.

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 52.

Preparation Time 15 min + Baking Time 45 min
Makes 9 inch cake

Posted by Harini R on Monday, May 4, 2015

10 comments

categories: All Purpose Flour (Maida), Baking, Blogging Marathon, Butter, Cakes, Dairy Products, Flours, Fruits, Milk, Strawberry, Sugar, Sweetening Agents, Wheat Flour (Godhuma pindi), Yogurt (Curd/Perugu) | |

Banana-Strawberry-Orange Smoothie

For Week 3 of BM #43, I have chosen to showcase some interesting smoothies. This time around, summer is just not willing to grace our neck of the woods. Looks like we are just springing forward to fall.

Nevertheless on a few moderate 'summery' days, we enjoyed this smoothie.

Posted by Harini R on Sunday, August 17, 2014

11 comments

categories: Almonds, Banana, Blogging Marathon, Dry Fruits and Nuts, Fruits, Orange, Shakes, Strawberry | |

Strawberry Lemonade

This year summer is still not upon us but we are enjoying all kinds of coolers. This strawberry flavored lemonade caught my eye when I saw the post on my facebook profile. Check it out for Day 2 Week 2 of BM #29 under the 'Red' color scheme!!

Recipe Source -here
Ingredients -
Strawberries hulled and chopped 10 to 12
Sugar 1/2 - 3/4 cup
Water 1/2 - 3/4 cup
Lemon 1 large or to taste
Soda or chilled water to make the lemonade

Method Of Preparation -

In a pan boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves and a sticky syrup is obtained. Remove from fire and let it cool to room temperature.

Puree the strawberries without adding water. Strain if desired. (I made a fine puree so didn't strain.)

Mix the strawberry puree with the cooled sugar syrup. Squeeze in the required lemon juice and refrigerate.

When ready to consume the lemonade, pour about 1/4 cup of the concentrate and about a cup of water/soda and enjoy it with a few cubes of ice on a hot summer day!!

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM#29.

Preparation Time 15 min
Makes 6-7 cups

Posted by Harini R on Tuesday, June 11, 2013

14 comments

categories: Blogging Marathon, Fruits, Shakes, Strawberry, Sugar, Sweetening Agents | |

Coconut Water - Mixed Fruit Popsicle

I was thinking about making popsicles using coconut water and was cracking my brains as to what combo would be liked by the kids. And Voila! I saw a Facebook post with a combo which was interesting. I was skeptical initially but then I thought if not the older one, the younger one would definitely like this!

So I went ahead and made this, put it in the freezer and offered to the kids when they came back from school. Surprise !! Surprise!! My older one liked it better!

Later on she figured out that it had banana and so was very upset. She was like, "Amma you are so mean, you tricked me into eating and also liking banana". Ultimately she had to agree that banana is not always yucky and that I always strive to feed them healthy stuff. That was how my job for the day was done!!

Check out this easy recipe for Day 7 Week 3 of BM #27.

Posted by Harini R on Monday, April 22, 2013

14 comments

categories: Banana, Blogging Marathon, Blueberry, Fruits, Mango, Shakes, Strawberry | |

Watermelon-Strawberry Slurpee

This is a delightful summer time coolant for the kids. My little one can have any coolant in the peak of winter looking at the piling snow :).

But this time I thought of this slurpee instead of smoothie/juice as my older one who is a picky fruit eater said she would try it out too. In the end, our neighbors kids dropped by and licked (slurped?) off the slurpee!!

So let the kids enjoy the coolant while we check the recipe for Day 5 week 3 of BM #27.

Posted by Harini R on Saturday, April 20, 2013

17 comments

categories: Blogging Marathon, Fruits, Shakes, Strawberry, Sugar, Sweetening Agents, Watermelon | |

Mixed Berry Smoothie

As we are still looking forward to some sunny weather, I pulled this recipe from my drafts from last summer when we were reeling under some high temperatures.

I made this for my little one who is a major fan of smoothies and juices in all its variety! She is more fond of chewing on crushed ice be it summer or winter!!

So cool it with this super tasty, easy to make smoothie for Day 3 Week 3 of BM #27.

Posted by Harini R on Thursday, April 18, 2013

22 comments

categories: Blogging Marathon, Blueberry, Dairy Products, Fruits, Milk, Raspberry, Shakes, Strawberry, Yogurt (Curd/Perugu) | |

Eggless Berry-Yogurt Upside Down Cake

Here is a delightful cake which came out real fluffy and mildly sweet, perfect for our taste. I tried to make it vegan but I didn't have soy yogurt on hand and moreover I wanted to try yogurt as an egg-replacer.

Enjoy the berry cake for Day 4 of BM #14.

Recipe Inspiration from here.
Ingredients -

Whole Wheat Flour 1 cup
All Purpose Flour 1/2 cup
Cornstarch 2 Tbsp
Baking Powder 1 1/2 Tbsp
Baking Soda 1/2 tsp
Banana Over-ripe 1 medium size
Yogurt 1 cup (I used plain home made)
Sugar 3/4 cup (I used brown sugar)
Any flavorless Oil 1/4 cup
Berries 1 cup (I used strawberries and blueberries)
More Berries and Brown Sugar as needed to spread on the baking pan.

Method Of Preparation -

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Prepare a baking pan by greasing it.

Spread the sliced strawberries and blueberries (don't slice the blueberries) on the greased pan and sprinkle brown sugar as needed.

In a mixing bowl, whisk the flours, cornstarch, baking powder and baking soda. Toss the berries in the flour and keep aside.

Blend banana, oil, yogurt and sugar and slowly add it to the flour mixture and gently mix it so there are no lumps.

Pour it onto the prepared pan and bake in the center rack for 45-47 min or until the tester inserted comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 min. Run a knife around the cake to loosen the edges and invert onto a wire rack to cool.

Slice and enjoy upon cooling.

Check to see what the fellow marathoners are cooking for BM #14.

Preparation Time 15 min +Baking Time 45 min
Makes an 8 inch round cake.

Posted by Harini R on Monday, March 26, 2012

17 comments

categories: All Purpose Flour (Maida), Baking, Banana, Blogging Marathon, Blueberry, Brown Sugar, Cakes, Dairy Products, Flours, Fruits, Strawberry, Sweetening Agents, Wheat Flour (Godhuma pindi), Yogurt (Curd/Perugu) | |

Quinoa-Strawberry Scones

We have virtually fallen in love with scones. Most importantly because they tend to be on the guilt-free side. They can be made with less sugar and less fat and they satisfy the cravings just as well.

Here is another version of scones made with quinoa and strawberries for Day 4 of BM #14.

Ingredients -

Wheat Flour 1 cup
Cooked Quinoa 1/2 cup
All Purpose Flour / Maida 1/2 cup
Baking Powder 1 Tbsp
Sugar 3 Tbsp
Salt a pinch
Soy Milk 2/3 cup
Apple Cider Vinegar 1 1/2 tsp

Vegetable Oil 2 Tbsp

Strawberries, washed, hulled and chopped 1 cup

Method Of Preparation -

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

Grind the cooked quinoa to a fine paste and set aside.

Mix apple cider vinegar and soy milk in a small bowl and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add the flours, baking powder, salt, sugar and incorporate the quinoa paste in the flour mixture.

Add the vegetable oil and mix well until it resembles crumbs.

Slowly add the soy milk mixture into the flour mixture and mix gently to get a clumpy but not sticky dough.

Gently press on a floured surface to get a 1/2 inch thick disc. With a Pizza cutter mark 8 wedges on it and transfer on to a lined baking sheet.

Bake for about 15-17 min or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!

Check to see what the fellow marathoners are cooking for BM #14.

Sending this to "HITS ~Fiber Rich Foods" happening at Spicy Treats.

Preparation Time 10 min + baking time 15 min
Makes 8 scones

Posted by Harini R on Monday, March 19, 2012

17 comments

categories: Appetizers and Snacks, Baking, Blogging Marathon, Flours, Fruits, Grains and its Products, Healthy Snacks, Quinoa, Quinoa Recipes, Soy Milk, Soy Products, Strawberry, Wheat Flour (Godhuma pindi) | |

Fat Free Eggless Strawberry Snack Cake

For the last day of this edition of Blogging Marathon, here is a snack cake which will brighten your day. It is a delightful cake topped with the strawberry sauce. I loved the usage of lemon juice in this recipe.
It has been a sheer pleasure to be experimenting with fat free and egg free bakes this week long. Thanks to Srivalli who has conceptualized all the themes for the marathon and it sure has become a sort of group therapy, if I may say :)

Here is the strawberry snack cake enjoyed by us and our neighbors too!

Ingredients -

*Cake Flour 1 3/4 cup (or all purpose flour/maida)
Baking Soda 1 tsp
Baking Powder 1/4 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Sugar 3/4 cup
Wet Ingredients -
Yogurt/Curds 1/3 cup (Can use Soy Yogurt to make it vegan)
Water 1/2 cup
Milk 1/2 cup (Can use Soy Milk to make it vegan)
Lemon Juice 2 Tbsp
Vanilla Essence 1/2 tsp
For Strawberry Sauce -
Strawberries stemmed and sliced 1 lb (I used a little less)
Cornstarch 2 Tbsp
Sugar 1/2 cup
Water 1/4 cup

* I used a combination of all purpose flour, wheat flour and corn starch.

Method Of Preparation -

Sieve the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Mix in the sugar too.

In another bowl, whisk all the wet ingredients and gently pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just-blended. Do not over mix.

Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 8 X 5 or 8 X 8 pan.

Pour in the mixture into the pan and bake in the center rack for about 30 min. Check to see if a tester comes clean when inserted in the middle.

Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

To prepare the strawberry sauce -

Combine the strawberries, sugar, water and cornstarch in a sauce pan and boil until the sauce thickens.

Pour the sauce on the cooled cake and serve warm or chilled!

Check here to know what my fellow marathoners are upto!

Linking this cake to Pari's 'Only Baked' hosted by me.

Here is a list of recipes which I posted for the fortnight long marathon..

Part 1 were cooked from a few cookbooks -

Palak Papad Curry ~ Palakura Appadala Koora
Dal Kurma
Glazed Orange Scones
Dal Makhani - Low Fat
Apple Rabdi - Low Fat
Eggless Orange Cupcakes
Cabbage-Palak Curry

Part 2 which were fat free bakes for a guilt free indulgence -

Bread Pudding with Strawberries and Walnuts
Fat Free Vegan Coconut Chai Cake
Baked Onion Rings
Fat Free Vegan Pineapple Cake
Fat Free Eggless Mango-Cranberry Muffins
Fat Free Eggless Pineapple Oat Cookies

Preparation Time - 15 min + Baking Time - 30 min + Cooling Time 1 hr + Sauce Preparation 15 min

Makes 8 X 5 cake

Posted by Harini on Friday, July 29, 2011

18 comments

categories: All Purpose Flour (Maida), Baking, Blogging Marathon, Cakes, Dairy Products, Flours, Fruits, Milk, Strawberry, Sugar, Sweetening Agents, Wheat Flour (Godhuma pindi), Yogurt (Curd/Perugu) | |

Tamalapaku

Kid's Dream Platter - Banana-Mango Berry Milkshake - Day 3

Strawberry Parfait

Strawberry-Pineapple Agua Fresca

Strawberry-Nutella Milkshake

Carrot-Spinach And Fruit Smoothie

Eggless Summer Strawberry Cake

Banana-Strawberry-Orange Smoothie

Strawberry Lemonade

Coconut Water - Mixed Fruit Popsicle

Watermelon-Strawberry Slurpee

Mixed Berry Smoothie

Eggless Berry-Yogurt Upside Down Cake

Quinoa-Strawberry Scones

Fat Free Eggless Strawberry Snack Cake

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