4 Healthy Winter Drinks to Try (Guilt-free) Now

Winters are to take pleasure in gulping down mugs full of hot chocolates, but that is not always healthy and good for your body. Instead, try some healthy drinks this season

It’s damn cold outside, and everything you want around is warm and comforting. Most of us adore gulping down hot drinks, especially traditional mulled wines or mugs full of hot chocolates to soothe the cold, but why go for the same thing repeatedly, when you have something new to try these winters. Besides, some of it is not always healthy too.

Ditch unhealthy and sugary drinks, even hot toddy and mulled wines this winter, as here we have some super hot and delicious beverages to treat you better. Of course, there are always some healthy alternatives to opt for.

Here are those healthy and super delicious drinks that will make you crave more this winter.

1. Peanut Hot Chocolate

Who doesn’t love chocolates? I love it, and I am sure you love it too. Fill your favorite mug with this healthy drink and let your cold winters be super chocolaty this time.

Start by heating milk in the pan; add cocoa powder and peanut butter to the same pan. Now let it boil for a minute or two and pour it in your winter jar. Add a tablespoon of dry date powder in the milk and stir it.

You will be ready with the super hot and tempting drink that will surely keep you warm this winter.

Why Do You Need It This Winter?

• High in protein
• Ideal for those who are muscle building
• Improves brain function
• Heart healthy
• Maintains blood pressure
• This is your nutty, chocolaty, and delicious drink

2. Gram Flour infused with Jaggery Powder

If you are looking for a natural cold remedy, or even for sore throat, there is nothing better than this hot drink prepared using gram flour. To prepare, all you need to do is heat a pan, put two tablespoons of clarified butter followed by gram flour. The quantity of gram flour depends on the amount of drink you wish to prepare. Now keep on stirring the mixture, put 3-4 almonds, and cook it until the color changes to brown. Now add some milk and jaggery powder and cook it for another five minutes before adding a pinch of black pepper to the drink. Pour it in your jar.

Yay, you can now enjoy this tempting drink while enjoying the warmth and coziness of your blanket.

The drink is super delicious, healthy, and even treats a cold and sore throat. What else do you want to keep yourself warm inside out during those chilled winters?

Why Do You Need It This Winter?

• Instant energy
• High in nutrition
• Rich in protein
• Rich in iron
• Toughen Bones
• Quick preparation

3. Ayurvedic Tea- Treats Cold and Sore Throat Too

Winter Ayurvedic tea is just the perfect thing to soothe a cold and sore throat. Why not ditch the regular tea and try Ayurvedic tea that is a delicious blend of different herbs.

To prepare this, all you would need is water, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon stick, mint leaves, lemon juice, and honey.

Begin by heating 500 ml of water in the pan. Let it boil, and while it is boiling, add 2-3 pieces of ginger, 2-3 cardamom, cinnamon stick, mint leaves, and cover it to cook everything inside for at least 10 minutes. Now, turn off the gas and let the mixture cool down for a while. Now strain this Ayurvedic tea in your favorite jar and add lemon juice and 1-tablespoon honey to finish preparing this Ayurvedic tea. Don’t forget to add 3-4 mint leaves on the top of the drink before sipping on this delicious and healthy drink these winters.

Why Do You Need It This Winter?

• Full of flavors, healthy and tasty
• Curbs excess weight and helps in maintaining weight
• Cures acidity
• Helps in soothing the bloated belly
• Provide enough warmth in winters
• Keep up the hydration levels up in the body
• Also controls blood sugar

4. Ultimate Veggie Drink

Folks, here is one of those healthy winter drinks that will make your winters even warmer. If you don’t like to eat veggies raw or otherwise, it is best to prepare this ultimate delight of all vegetables and sip it throughout the day.

Here’s the recipe to follow:

Take water in a pan and heat it on a medium flame for 5 minutes. Now add cloves depending upon the quantity of water you have taken to make this veggie delight. Time to add veggies! Chop small some carrots, peas, beans, or any other veggie that you like, and add some rock salt to it. Now add some black pepper and stir the mixture. Cover the lid and wait for it to boil for at least 6-8 minutes.

Remove the lid now, and your veggie soup is ready.

Pour some veggies and juice in the jar, and squeeze some lemon juice over it.

You can drink it anytime, but before lunch or dinner is the perfect time to consume it.

Why Do You Need It This Winter?

• The simplest way to consume veggies, which we hardly consume otherwise
• Keeps us warm in the chilling winters
• Keep your body hydrated
• Low in calories yet delicious and filling

It would not be fair to end this blog without the ‘honorable mentions.’

1. Water is the most important thing for your body. Drink as much water you can to keep your body hydrated these winters.
2. Warm milk before dinner is good for digestion, and it keeps you warm in the winters too.

What Have We Learnt?

Well, we have learned some of the healthiest drinks to soothe us this winter. Try making these drinks at home and enjoy it hot.

Enjoy these hot healthy winter drinks this winter to make the most of it.