Thursday, April 18, 2013

Dried Figs & Vanilla Shake

Even the weather in Paris is between sunny,rainy and windy, we love to have a glass full of healthy shakes. We love dried fruits, needless to say we never stop ourselves munching them, i'll try atleast to feed my kids daily with dry fruits. But sometimes its quite a hard task for me to feed them, so i'll mix and match according to their mood. Dates and raisins, they just hate it to the core,obviously i'll grind and mask it in many of my bakes but thank god my kids just love dried figs.

Dried figs is full of goodness and its rich in iron,calcium,potassium,zinc,copper,phosphorus.Figs can be eaten fresh or dried and they are usually used in making jam. Figs have a laxative effect and contain many antioxidants. Somehow the dried figs are the most commercial product than the fresh ones,these fruits are rich in fiber than most of the fruits and vegetables.You can feed very well your kids with this incredible dried figs, if they dont like just make this kind of refreshing shake and am sure they will just love it.You can even serve this delicious shake for a summer breakfast to kick start a hectic hot day.Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM#27.


6-7nos Dried figs
2cups Chilled milk
3scoops Vanilla icecream
Honey (as per need)

Soak the dried figs overnite in a warm water.

Next day, blend the soaked figs,chilled milk,vanilla icecream and honey as a thick shake.

Serve it immediately.

61 comments:

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

hhmmm must be very yummy akka very rare combo

pepper bowl said... Reply To This Comment

Priya, your recipes too change for season to season..this innovative shake is perfect for this summer..btw, the clicks are awsome!

Torviewtoronto said... Reply To This Comment

delicious combination looks wonderful

KKG said... Reply To This Comment

I love the flavor combination- it sounds delish! The vanilla shake looks so pretty in that glass.

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Nice color Priya. My daughter doesn't like dates either but dates cake seems to go easily :-)

Akila said... Reply To This Comment

I can finish off that whole glass... Love figs so
Much...

Sharanya palanisshami said... Reply To This Comment

Delicious and healthy shake sis..........

hotpotcooking said... Reply To This Comment

Delicious healthy drink

Chef Mireille said... Reply To This Comment

what a fabulous use of figs

Suma Gandlur said... Reply To This Comment

Looks colorful and refreshing.

Sangeetha Nambi said... Reply To This Comment

Wow ! Super innovative one

anjana said... Reply To This Comment

Healthy and delicious shake.

Nilu A said... Reply To This Comment

Heathy and super yum option for breakfast Priya :-)

Mélange said... Reply To This Comment

I was not fininf a way to use those dried figs in fact.Thanks priya since I can feed this way to my little one..Nice yummy drink.

Vimitha Durai said... Reply To This Comment

So healthy n filling milkshake akka

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

love figs... they are so tasty and so healthy,,, yum yum yummy!!!
Sowmya
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Menaga Sathia said... Reply To This Comment

Such a healthy shake ,perfect for BF!!

Gurucharan M K said... Reply To This Comment

What beautiful colour..lovely milkshake!

sanjeeta kk said... Reply To This Comment

Beautiful colour..healthy and yum milkshake!

Rafeeda AR said... Reply To This Comment

very refreshing....

Shama Nagarajan said... Reply To This Comment

delicious and yummy

cookingwithsapana said... Reply To This Comment

Shake looks yummy and healthy..

Rajani S said... Reply To This Comment

The milkshake looks good. At my place, its just the opposite. Dates and raisins are fine, but figs - absolutely not!

Priya Anandakumar said... Reply To This Comment

Wow such a different combo... lovely...

kitchen flavours said... Reply To This Comment

A delicious refreshing drink!

Jeyashris Kitchen said... Reply To This Comment

super tempting and filling milkshake

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Looks wonderful..

fimere said... Reply To This Comment

une bonne recette ça a l'air fantastique à noter
bonne journée

Angie's Recipes said... Reply To This Comment

It must be very delicious!

saraniskitchen said... Reply To This Comment

lovely color akka..never tried this..looks nice...

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Looks Super perfect Priya..

meena said... Reply To This Comment

perfect cooler for the summer,quite interesting without fresh fruits.

Prema said... Reply To This Comment

wow healthy yummy drink...

Shobha said... Reply To This Comment

Healthy drink.. and the picture is so good.

Rani acharyulu said... Reply To This Comment

Nice combo looks yummy.

Sanoli Ghosh said... Reply To This Comment

Wow, Priya akka, its too delicious and healthy. Interesting and inviting drink. Would like to have sip now...

today's post:
http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2013/04/nan-khatai-eggless-cookie.html

Sanoli Ghosh said... Reply To This Comment

Wow, Priya akka, its too delicious and healthy. Interesting and inviting drink. Would like to have sip now...

today's post:
http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2013/04/nan-khatai-eggless-cookie.html

Shanthi said... Reply To This Comment

yummy combo...awesome picture...

divyagcp said... Reply To This Comment

Yummy and healthy milkshake, Akka.. Love the presentationn..

Chitz said... Reply To This Comment

Wow.. A healthy & refreshing drink.. I wud like to have some now :)

Niloufer Riyaz said... Reply To This Comment

got to try this new healthy shake! delicious

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Awesome drink for the hot weather. I love the combo of vanilla and figs.

Shanavi said... Reply To This Comment

Kalakala pics edukreenga Priya, Combo is again rocking here..ore slurp dhaan..

Archana said... Reply To This Comment

Will follow your idea only replace it with chocolate ice cream.

The Pumpkin Farm said... Reply To This Comment

Priya, ur kids and hubby are indeed very lucky, they have a star at their home cooking their meals, superb

Suja Manoj said... Reply To This Comment

Innovative healthy yummy shake.

Sweet'n'Savoury said... Reply To This Comment

Is it really so simple!!?? Love it

vaishali sabnani said... Reply To This Comment

I am not a shake person...but my hubby will love it...figs are his weakness.

Vidya Chandrahas said... Reply To This Comment

Yummy and nourishing shake.

Priya Elias said... Reply To This Comment

I never know wat to do with dried figs Priya. Thanks a buch for this idea :)

preeti garg said... Reply To This Comment

Lovely creamy texture.. awesome shake

Foodiliciousnan said... Reply To This Comment

i quite love figs in milkshake too. but never tried with dried ones. Sounds good to me!

Cham said... Reply To This Comment

The shake looks beautiful and healthy!

Pavani said... Reply To This Comment

I'm going to try this delicious and healthy milkshake soon. Looks amazing.

Srivalli said... Reply To This Comment

Wonderful recipe Priya, you plan so much, is always amazing!

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

I love the texture that the fig seeds gives to any dish. Lovely shake.

Nalini's Kitchen said... Reply To This Comment

Healthy milkshake,looks inviting....

sujitha said... Reply To This Comment

Super delicious milkshake......

Harini R said... Reply To This Comment

Wonderful shake Priya!

Manju said... Reply To This Comment

healthy one, nice way to add fid in our meal

veena said... Reply To This Comment

Wonderful shake priya. Nice combo