Refreshing Plant-Based Smoothies & Healthy Drinks in Bengaluru
Start your day with energy or cool down naturally. These are my daily essentials — made with whole ingredients, zero dairy, and pure intention.
This fiber-rich smoothie is the best broom you can use to clean your body. I've had it every single day for six years, and I only regret not starting sooner. It's a blend of banana, berries, mint, and dates that detoxifies your system and boosts immunity.
I have this cleansing, detoxing smoothie every day and never get bored because I switch up the greens and use seasonal fruits. It's a fibrous blend that improves immunity, aids digestion, and helps remove any junk I might have eaten.
Can a milkshake be healthy? Yes! This Mango Mylkshake is one of my favorites. It's made with fresh mango, almonds, and dates instead of dairy milk and sugar. It's a delicious way to enjoy the mango season.
With a new COVID variant emerging, it's important to keep our immunity strong. These immunity bombs are easy to make. I blend lemon, fresh turmeric, ginger, and spices, then freeze the paste into cubes. Just add one cube to hot water for an instant immunity booster.
Why buy aerated drinks when you can make this amazing mocktail with coconut water? I blend fresh coconut water and its tender malai with a few drops of beetroot juice for color, some chia seeds, and a drop of rose water. It's simple and so refreshing.
Here is my recipe for a Pink Coconut Mocktail. It's a beautiful and hydrating drink made with tender coconut water, malai, a splash of beetroot juice for that lovely pink hue, and a hint of rose water.
There's nothing like making nimbu paani with lemons grown in your own garden. The taste of this fresh Gandharaj nimbu pani with homegrown mint is unbeatable. It's a simple pleasure that feels so rewarding.
Did you know ash gourd is nature's gift with the highest pranic powers? It can nourish the body, clear the skin, and calm the nervous system. This simple ash gourd juice is like a broom for your system, flushing out toxins.
This is a traditional Rajasthani recipe for Kanji, a probiotic drink that beats the summer heat. It's made with just carrots and beetroot, fermented under the sun to create a gut-friendly drink packed with Vitamin D.
Happy Holi! It's time for Thandai, and I'm showing you how to make the healthiest, tastiest version. This recipe uses a blend of nuts, seeds, and spices, sweetened with date paste. You can make the powder in advance and enjoy a refreshing glass anytime.
About Refreshing Drinks & Smoothies
I treat my daily smoothie as a 'broom' for my system. Instead of grabbing processed drinks, I blend fiber-rich greens with seasonal fruits and dates to naturally cleanse my arteries and boost my gut health. It is not about counting calories; it is about choosing food that actively works to remove waste and provide clean, sustainable energy for the day ahead.
Why do we settle for aerated, sugary drinks when nature gives us everything we need? My kitchen at Justbe in Sadashiva Nagar is where I turn everyday ingredients into 'Nature's Farmacy.' Whether it is a cooling Sattu Buttermilk for protein, an immunity bomb made of fresh turmeric and ginger, or a probiotic Kanji fermented under the sun, every drink I make serves a purpose.
I have been drinking my signature fiber-rich smoothie for over six years. I do not use milk, oil, or refined sugar. I use what is in season—mint, spinach, kale, or berries—to keep the nutrition profile diverse.
Many people ask me how to make traditional Indian drinks like Thandai or Nimbu Paani healthier. The answer is simple: swap the white sugar for dates, use fresh nuts for creamy textures, and avoid dairy entirely. When you eat, drink, and live in a way that respects your body, you find that your cravings change. Jaisa khao ann, vaisa pao mann (as you eat, so becomes your mind). I invite you to join my hands-on workshops in Bengaluru where we can explore these recipes together, step by step.
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At 50, I traded my corporate life for a whole-food plant-based journey. I am a grandmother, a wellness coach, and a firm believer that the healthiest drinks come straight from nature's kitchen, not a factory.
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