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5 Recipes for Wintry Mixed Drinks
Mia Hoffmann
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2026-03-18
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The winter period is a time when it is particularly important to take care of the immune system. The diet at this time should be rich in fruits and vegetables. Quick preparation of mixed drinks from them is a great solution, as they can be a balanced meal and it is worth including them in the winter diet.
What products should be utilized to prepare winter cocktails?
A drink made from seasonal products will provide a large amount of vitamins and minerals. This is especially important in winter, when the immune system is vulnerable to viruses and bacteria. Seasonal foods have a particularly beneficial health benefit, as they have a higher nutrient content, which is contributed to by, for example, the shorter transport time of the product to the customer. In addition, seasonal fruits and vegetables are distinguished by their freshness and excellent taste. To prepare winter drinks, one can use such fruits as apples, pears, oranges, pomelo, persimmon, mandarins, grapefruits, or kiwi. If it comes to vegetables, one can choose beets, pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, or carrots. After selecting the base ingredients, it's time for the remaining ones. Protein and fat sources can be added to the drink to create a balanced meal. Dairy products contain proteins, so it's worth considering milk, kefir, buttermilk, yogurt, or cottage cheese. As a fat source, nuts, seeds, kernels, or nut butter can be used. During the preparation of winter drinks, do not forget about spices. Cinnamon, cloves, or gingerbread spice are strongly associated with winter and the holiday season - their addition will give the drinks an original taste.
Five recipes for wintery beverages
Preparation time: 10 minutes Ingredients (per 1 serving): apple piece (170 g), milk 1⁄2 cup (120 ml), vanilla skyr yogurt piece (150 g), cinnamon 1 1⁄2 teaspoons (2 g), nut butter teaspoon (10 g). Instructions:1. Divide the apple into smaller bits. 2. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until you achieve an even consistency. Nutritional value (1 serving): energy: 316 kcal, protein: 23.8 g, fats: 9.7 g, carbohydrates: 37.4 g.
Dark beverage with nutmeg
Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients (per serving): pumpkin – one portion (100 g), orange – one piece (200 g), milk – one glass (240 ml), turmeric – half a teaspoon (2 g), cinnamon – half a teaspoon (2 g), cocoa – one tablespoon (5 g), peanut butter – one tablespoon (10 g), nutmeg – half a teaspoon (2 g). Preparation: 1. Peel the pumpkin, cut it into small pieces and put it in a pot with a little water. Cook for about 10 minutes. 2. Let the pumpkin cool down. 3. Peel the orange, cut it into pieces and put it in a bowl. Add the pumpkin, milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder and spices. 4. Mix everything well until a smooth consistency is reached. Nutritional values (per serving): – Energy: 317 kcal, – Protein: 14.0 g, – Fat: 10.2 g, – Carbohydrates: 47.3 g.
Root concoction with orange
Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients (per 1 serving): orange - unit (200 g), kefir - glass (240 ml), dried dates - count 2 (10 g), walnuts - count 3 (12 g), cinnamon - half a teaspoon (2 g), gingerbread spice - half a teaspoon (2 g). Preparation 1. Pour boiling water over the dates and let them steep for about 10 minutes. 2. Peel the orange and divide it into pieces. Place in a container. 3. Add the drained dates and the remaining ingredients to a blender and blend well. Nutritional value (1 serving): - energy: 323 kcal, - protein: 12.1 g, - fat: 12.9 g, - carbohydrates: 43.9 g.
Emerald beverage with cinnamon
Preparation time: 10 minutes Ingredients (per 1 serving): pear art (150 g), kiwi ?? art (75 g) yarn handful (20 g),?? milk glass (240 ml), ?? sunflower seeds spoon (5 g), ginger portion (10 g), cinnamon 1⁄2 spoon (2 g), spice mix 1 1⁄2 spoons (2 g). Preparation: 1. Cut the fruits into smaller pieces and place them in a container (no peeling required). 2. Pour over milk, add yarn, ginger, sunflower seeds and spices and blend until smooth. Nutritional values (per serving): – energy: 298 kcal, – protein: 11.4 g, – fat: 8.2 g, – carbohydrates: 49.9 g.
Beverage with beetroot
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Ingredients (per 1 serving): apple - piece (170 g), beetroot - piece (140 g), carrot - piece (45 g), natural yogurt - serving (150 g), water - portion (50 ml), cinnamon - ½ teaspoon (2 g), turmeric - ½ teaspoon (2 g). Preparation: 1. Beetroot and carrot peel thoroughly, cut and chop into smaller pieces. 2. Also cut the apple into smaller pieces. 3. Mix all ingredients, blend until smooth. Nutritional value (1 serving): energy: 259 kcal, protein: 8.3 g, fat: 5.5 g, carbohydrates: 48.2 g.
