Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 ripe banana, frozen
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1/4 cup halva, crumbled
- 1/4 cup shelled raw pistachios
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/2 cup ice
For garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granola
- 1 tablespoon crumbled halva
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
- A dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a blender, add the almond milk, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, crumbled halva, raw pistachios, and your choice of sweetener.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon, cayenne pepper, vanilla essence, and ice.
- Blend until you achieve a silky, creamy texture, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or spice level as preferred.
- Transfer the blended mixture into a bowl.
- Decorate the top with sliced strawberries, a generous sprinkle of granola, extra crumbled halva, chopped pistachios, and finish with a dash of cinnamon.
- Enjoy your vibrant and flavorful bowl right away!
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, swap Greek yogurt for a plant-based alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Boost the nutrient content by adding a handful of spinach or kale to the mix without changing the taste significantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg