The season of immunity bites

By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Oct 5 (IANSlife) Looking to whip up some quick and easy but tasty recipes that help boost your immunity during these times? Here are some fun yet healthy mixed seed recipes shared by Aniket Karia from All Heart.Chocolate Peanut Butter Immunity Bites 1/2 cup boiled brown rice1 cup mixed dry fruits(cashews,almond,pistachio,walnat) or any1 cup dates4 tsp peanut butter2 tsp jaggeryHandful of crushed chocolate seeded crackers2 tsp chocolate sauce for garnishing1 tsp cinnamon powderMethodWash dates properly and towel dry and take out seeds if anyDry roast all the dry fruitsTake a mixer jar put dates and churn it and add jaggery in it and churn it againAdd roasted dry fruits, cinnamon powder, peanut butter and churn it,now add boiled brown rice in it and churn the mixture properly so there should be no lumpsTake out mixture in a bowl and shape as your choice Now coat it with mixed seeds and keep it fridge for two hours, once set can can store it in airtight containerMultigrain PorridgeIngredients1 Cup Mixed Grains (Steel Cut Oats, Broken Brown Rice, Quinoa, Wheat Porridge)*1/4 Cup Water2.5 Cups Milk – I’m using Cashew milk, but you may use any kind.Pinch of SaltHandful of crushed dark chocolate seeded crackersSweetener of choiceTopping: (use as per choice)1 Cup Milk – use any as per choiceOrange – peeled and slicedRaspberriesBlueberry PureeRoasted Mixed Nuts – please use non-salted varietySeeds – Sunflower, roasted quinoa, chia, black sesameDried Rose Petals1/8 Tsp Cinnamon + Nutmeg PowderInstructionsIn a large pot, add water, salt, milk and mixed grain.Heat this mixture in medium to slow heat till everything is cooked (takes about 8-10 minutes)Once cooked, turn off the heat and give it a good stir.Let this mixture come to a room temperatureNow, transfer in serving bowl and add some milk on top (you can make it as thin/thick as per choice).Add the sweetener and stir everythingTop with your favorite toppings or as suggested aboveServe fresh or keep in the fridge to chill for few minutes and then enjoy it cold*(Puja Gupta can be contacted at [email protected])–IANSpg/sj