Faridabad-based Priya Gupta, founder of popular YouTube channel ‘Recipes tried and true’,  shares three healthy recipes packed with the goodness of fresh fruit and milk

Strawberry shake (3 servings)

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 2-3 scoops vanilla ice cream (optional)
• 1 tbsp honey or sugar

Preparation guide

• Blend all ingredients in a mixer/blender for 30-60 seconds until smooth.
• Pour into a glass, garnish with strawberries and serve fresh.

Health benefits

Strawberries are rich in Vitamin C and boost immunity, support collagen growth for healthy skin, and act as a powerful antioxidant to fight inflammation and oxidative stress. Milk provides calcium and protein to aid bone development and muscle repair. Honey adds natural energy while fibre aids digestion and heart health.

Healthy milk cake (5 servings)

Ingredients

• 1 litre milk
• 2 tbsp dates puree, jaggery or khaand
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tbsp roasted and crushed almonds/pistachios

Preparation guide

• Cook milk in a pan on medium flame, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken.
• Let it reduce to 50 percent, then add ghee and stir well.
• Add sweetener of your choice and continue cooking and stirring continuously to prevent sticking, until the mixture becomes thick.
• Transfer to a greased deep plate, garnish with roasted nuts. Allow to set before cutting into slices.

Health benefits

Concentrated milk provides high-quality protein for muscle repair, abundant calcium and phosphorus for strong bones and teeth, and vitamins A and B12 for immunity and energy. Ghee provides healthy fats for digestion and absorption of nutrients. Nuts are rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc which aids heart health and brain functioning. Natural sweeteners (jaggery/dates) provide minerals, fibre, and lower glycemic impact than refined sugar.

No bake fresh fruit cake (4 servings)

Ingredients

• 3-4 jumbo bread slices
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar (optional)
• 1 cup fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or mango)
• 2 tsp dry fruits
• 3 tbsp sugar syrup

Preparation guide

• Beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until stiff peaks are formed.
• Spread a very thin layer of cream on the bottom of a cake tray.
• Trim corners of a bread slice. Assemble it in a desired shape.
• Brush some sugar syrup.
• Spead a layer of cream all over. Do the same with other bread slices.
• Add fruits between the layers.
• Garnish with dry fruits.
• Let it set for some time in the fridge.
• Serve chilled.

Health benefits

Fresh fruits provide vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre to aid immune functioning, reduce inflammation, promote heart health, aid digestion and regulate blood sugar levels. Whipped cream is rich in calcium and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D) boosting bone health. Bread provides quick carbohydrates for energy; dry fruits contribute healthy fats and minerals.