Bitter Leaf and Milk: A Simple, Nutrient-Rich Beverage
Experience a creamy, refreshing way to enjoy the bitter leaf juice benefits by pairing bitter leaf and milk in one tasty drink.
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Looking for a quick and delicious method to enjoy bitter leaf juice benefits? This creamy recipe featuring bitter leaf and milk delivers a nutritious boost without overpowering bitterness.
Having read our previous article on bitter leaf benefits, you may be wondering about a quick and effective way to get it into your diet. This simple, milky beverage recipe blends bitter leaf and milk to deliver a drink that can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature, any time of the day. It’s not only delicious but also packed full of healthy goodness.
This recipe calls for unwashed bitter leaf. If you find that daunting, you may start with washed bitter leaf and gradually incorporate more of the unwashed leaves as you get used to the taste. Either way, you’ll enjoy the refreshing essence of bitter leaf juice in a convenient everyday drink.
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Milky Bitter Leaf Shake
Ingredients
- 2 handfuls fresh bitter leaf or 1/2 cup dried
- Thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger peeled
- 1 cup evaporate, whole milk (3.25%) or reconstituted powdered milk
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the bitter leaf with 1 cup water. Blend for 2-3 minutes to extract juice.
- Place a mesh strainer over a bowl and pour in the puréed leaves to collect the juice. Discard the resulting chaff. Use a spoon to scoop off any foaming residue that collects on top of the collected juice.
- In a medium-size container, combine the bitter leaf juice, milk and honey. Stir well to combine.
- Serve over ice or at room temperature.
Notes
- For lower fat milk use 1/2 cup evaporated milk mixed in 1/2 cup water; or 3 tablespoons powdered milk mixed in 1 cup water
