We start to wonder what we can prepare for suhoor in the whole month of Ramadan while having a very limited time. Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
There is a desire in ourselves to consume healthy food which is also sunnah (advised by the Prophet Muhammad). But, how do we manage all these and use the shortest possible of time?
Some sunnah food are very easily added to anything. For instance, olive oil is one of the sunnah food and it contains healthy fats which are beneficial for our body, easy to use for cooking or to be spread in any savoury dishes we love. To every sweet tooth person, there are dates and honey that can be used as an alternative to refined sugars.
Ramadan is a special month for Muslims, thus we can use it as the best moment to start a habit of eating healthy! So, here are some really easy smoothie and food recipes which are packed with energy, very nutritious, super filling, and contains sunnah food as well! Remember, it’s so important to nurture our body with healthy food in Ramadan, and the most important meal of the day is suhoor, so let’s give them a try for suhoor!
1. Cocoa Date Banana Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
- 1 banana
- 5 medjool dates pitted
- 1 glass milk (you could mix it with water to make it less creamy)
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Simply add all ingredients to a blender, and blend away until smooth and creamy!
2. Avocado Smoothie
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 2 cups almond milk (or normal milk)
- 6-8 dates, pitted
- 2 tablespoons ground almond powder
- Peel the avocado and place into a blender.
- Combine the dates and avocado, with half the milk in a blender.
- Blend until very creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add another cup or two of milk to make the shake as thin or as thick as you like.
- Add the almond powder and give it one more whizz until done.
3. Creamy Oats
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- Nuts and fruits of your choice
- Mashed banana
- Combine oats, mashed banana, and water into a pot, cook on a low heat.
- Stir frequently until oats soften and liquid thickens.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon and salt, and stir until everything is even.
- Turn off the the stove, add honey, and stir again.
- Serve in bowl and top with any nuts or fruits you like! My favorites are strawberries, mango, banana, and cashew!
3. Vegan Hummus Wrap
- Wholegrain wrap
- Hummus
- Spinach
- Cucumber
- Tomato
- Avocado (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- Sauces of your choice
- Spread some hummus on a wrap
- Add spinach, some slices of cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados (and more veggies of your choice if you like), olive oil, and your favorite sauce! I love spicy sauce!
4. Talbina
- 1-2 tablespoons wholegrain barley flour
- 1/2 cups water or milk of your choice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Nuts and fruits of your choice
- Add the wholegrain barley flour into a pot
- Pour the water or milk
- Cook on a low heat for 10-15 minutes
- Add the honey
- Put cashew, almond, and raisins (or any type of nuts and fresh or dried fruits you like)
Most of the recipes are done within 10-15 minutes, so I hope we all will enjoy our healthy suhoor food without any stress! Ramadan Mubarak!