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5 Recipes for Spring Mixed Drinks
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With the arrival of spring and the increase in the availability of fruits and vegetables on the market stands and shelves, seasonal ingredients appear which are perfect for the preparation of colourful, nutritious and delectable mixed drinks.
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From what products can spring cocktails be prepared?
Spring is the time when everything comes back to life and the sunny days start to dominate over the cloudy ones. It is also the time when the first vegetables and fruits start to ripen. When we go shopping, we should pay attention to seasonal products that are not only cheaper, but also have a higher nutritional value. The shorter transportation distance ensures that the food is fresher and richer in nutrients. By choosing regional products, we also help the environment by reducing transportation and CO2 emissions. To find out which products are available in a specific month, we should check the seasonal calendar for fruits and vegetables, which can be found on many websites. In spring, the following products should be available: – currants (May, June), – apples (March-June), – pears (March-June), – strawberries (May, June). Spring is also the time when the first vegetables appear, such as lettuce, radishes, cucumbers and tomatoes. Fruits and vegetables are mainly a source of carbohydrates, which should make up 45-65% of the daily energy intake. To make the spring cocktails more filling, we should add ingredients that contain protein and fats, such as milk, yogurt, kefir, buttermilk, cottage cheese and mountain cheese, as well as oils, nuts and seeds.
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Five innovative spring alcoholic drink recipe ideas
Ingredients (per 1 serving): spinach – a handful (25 g), pear – a piece (130 g), orange – a piece (200 g), milk – a glass (240 ml), sesame seeds – a spoon (5 g). Preparation: 1. Clean and rinse spinach and fruit thoroughly. Cut pear and peeled orange into smaller parts. 2. Place spinach, fruit, milk, and sesame seeds in a container and crush them in a blender. 3. Pour the finished alcoholic drink into a tall glass. Nutritional value (per serving): – energy: 367 kcal, – protein: 12.3 g, – fat: 7.9 g, – carbohydrates: 61.6 g, – dietary fiber: 11.0 g.
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A beverage with kale
Components (per 1 serving): kale piece (160 g), apple piece (180 g), oats 2 teaspoons (20 g), milk 1⁄2 cup (120 ml), water 1 1⁄2 cup (120 ml), honey teaspoon (12 g). Preparation:
1. Rinse kale and cut into large pieces. Wash the apple and cut into smaller pieces.
2. Put kale and apple into the blender, add milk and water. Add oats and honey. Mix all together using the blender.
3. Pour the prepared beverage into a tall glass. Nutritional value (1 serving): – energy: 328 kcal, – protein: 9.5 g, – fats: 4.3 g, – carbohydrates: 62.9 g, – dietary fiber: 11.3 g.
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Plaum-based Cocktails using kefir
Components (per 1 serving): plums – 10 pieces (100 g), bananas – piece (160 g), kefir – ¾ cups (180 ml), chia seeds – tablespoon (10 g). Preparation1. Thoroughly wash the plums, remove the stems, cut larger fruits in half and place in a container. 2. Peel and cut the banana into smaller pieces, add to the plums. 3. Pour the fruits with kefir and mix with a blender. 4. Pour the finished cocktail into a glass and sprinkle with chia seeds. Nutritional information (1 serving): – energy: 336 kcal, – protein: 10.2 g, – fats: 7.5 g, – carbohydrates: 56.9 g, – dietary fiber: 9.6 g.
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Tart and sweet kiwi beverage
Ingredients (per 1 serving): – agrest (or black currant) – handful (50 g), – kiwi – piece (75 g), – milk – glass (240 g), – oatmeal – 2 tablespoons (20 g), – mint leaves – 3 pieces (3 g), – honey – spoon (12 g). Preparation: 1. Wash agrest (or black currant) and transfer to a blender. 2. Wash kiwi, peel, cut into smaller pieces and add to agrest. 3. Pour the fruits with milk, add washed mint leaves, oatmeal, and honey. Mix everything thoroughly. 4. Pour the nutrient-rich cocktail into a tall glass. Nutritional values (1 serving): – energy: 318 kcal, – protein: 11.8 g, – fat: 7 g, – carbohydrates: 51.9 g, – dietary fiber: 6.3 g.
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A pink elixir with rhubarb
Components (per 1 serving): rhubarb – piece (100 g), strawberries – 5 pieces (50 g), milk – glass (240 ml), honey – spoon (12 g), walnuts – 3 pieces (12 g). Preparation: 1. Wash and thoroughly dry rhubarb, then cut into smaller (about 5 cm) pieces. 2. Wash strawberries, remove stems, and place in a container along with rhubarb. 3. Add milk and honey, mix well. 4. Transfer the prepared pink elixir to a tall glass and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Nutritional value (1 serving): – energy: 287 kcal, – protein: 11,0 g, – fat: 13,0 g, – carbohydrates: 31,4 g, – dietary fiber: 3,6 g.
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