Ramadhan, the most sacred month of the year for Muslims. The many aspects of Ramadhan, such as fasting, prayers, moral values, charity, Quran, family, and Eid provide a valuable opportunity to teach and train children about the beauty of this holy month. To ensure that your children’s growth will not be affected during this period, here are some tips to manage your children’s nourishment during the fasting month.

 

For the first-timers, try getting them to fast for shorter periods in the beginning – half day or a few hours until they become accustomed and comfortable fasting until sundown.

 

 

• Incorporate the concept of suku- suku separuh (1⁄4 of the plate protein, 1⁄4 carbohydrates, and 1⁄2 fruits and vegetables) during suhoor and iftar.
• Ensure complete & balanced nutrition by incorporating 2 glasses of PediaSure a day into their meals.
• Encourage your child to drink water throughout the night before bedtime and during suhoor to keep the body hydrated.

 

Here are 8 nutritious recipes that will surely entice your little one in getting their complete nutrition this Ramadhan month.

 

SUHOOR RECIPE 1: Banana Date Smoothie

(Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• 2 medium banana
• 10 pitted dates
• Milk: 12 scoops PediaSure Plain + 480ml water
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 3-4 ice-cubes

Method:

1. Measure all ingredients into a blender jug.
2. Blend until smooth and fluffy. Serve right away.

 

SUHOOR RECIPE 2: Overnight Fruits Oats

(Serves 1)

Ingredients:

• 45 grams rolled oats
• Milk: 3 scoops PediaSure Vanilla + 120ml water
• 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)
• Toppings of choice: fruit, nut butter, nuts, seeds, etc.

Method:

1. Stir all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Cover tightly and place in refrigerator overnight.
3. Ready to consume in the morning. Sprinkle some toppings before servings

 

SUHOOR RECIPE 3: Creamy Milk Pudding

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• Milk: 12 scoops PediaSure Vanilla + 450ml water
• 50ml whipping cream
• 2.5 tsp gelatine powder

Method:

1. Add milk and whipping cream to a large pot. Sprinkle gelatine on top. Stir with a whisk until gelatine is almost dissolved.
2. Warm pudding mixture over low heat on the stove. You do not want it to simmer or come to a boil. While the mixture is heating up, continue to stir with whisk until gelatine is completely dissolved. This should only take 1-2 minutes once the mixture begins to heat up. Once dissolved, remove from heat.
3. Pour pudding into small bowls/jars or similar containers.
4. Place pudding containers into fridge to set. This will take about 4-6 hours. Once set, it is ready to serve. You can also decorate the tops with fruit or syrup before eating.

 

SUHOOR RECIPE 4: Chocolate Oat Pancake

(Serves 10)

Ingredients:

• 190 grams rolled oats
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• Milk: 5 scoops PediaSure Chocolate + 190ml water
• 1 large banana
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 large egg

Method:

1. Combine the oats and cocoa powder in a blender and blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high, until the mixture reaches a flour-like consistency (about 15-30 seconds).
2. Add banana, milk, vanilla essence and baking powder and blend until combined. Add egg and pulse to combine.
3. Drop batter in ¼ cup portions onto a pre-heated non-stick pan.
4. Cook on the first side until the edges start to become darker brown and look set, and bubbles begin forming throughout the batter (about 2-4 minutes).
5. Flip and cook on the second side for 3-4 minutes or until it is lightly golden brown.
   Repeat until all the batter has been used.

 

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IFTAR RECIPE 1: Almond Spiced Milk

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp ghee
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup baking powder
• Milk: 25 scoops PediaSure Plain + 1 L water
• 2 pinch mixed spices

Method:

1. Heat the ghee in a pan and roast the flour for a minute or until it browns slightly.
2. Add almond powder and milk to the roasted flour and let the mixture boil. Keep stirring throughout to avoid lump formation.
3. Now add mixed spices and let the milk mixture simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.
4. Pour into glasses and serve. Tastes great when chilled!

 

IFTAR RECIPE 2: Neyyada

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 150 grams all-purpose flour
• Milk: 6 scoops PediaSure Plain + 240ml water
• 4 eggs
• ¼ tbsp mixed spices
• 3-4 tbsp ghee
• ¼ cup cashew nuts, chopped
• ¼ cup raisins
• 200ml water

Method:

1. Mix the flour, milk and 200ml water. Make it into a fine paste and keep aside.
2. In another bowl, mix the eggs and mixed spices. Beat them together.
3. Take a deep-bottomed pan and add one tablespoon of ghee into it.
4. Add cashew nuts and raisins to this pan and saute it well until it becomes golden brown.
5. Make sure that the ghee is spread evenly on the pan.
6. Take 3-4 spoons of the flour mixture in the pan and sprinkle some raisins and cashew nuts on top of that.
7. Heat this in low flame for a few minutes.
8. Once this is set, pour some ghee onto it and close it. Add some raisins and cashew nuts.
9. Again, heat this in low flame for a few minutes after closing it with a lid.
10. Once it’s cooked, pour one fourth cup of flour on top as another layer.
11. Make 2 – 3 layers the same way.
12. In the last layer, add more raisins and cashew nuts.
13. Once it is cooked, keep it aside to cool for a few minutes. Then place it on a plate and cut into pieces.

 

IFTAR RECIPE 3: Chocolate Milk Shake with Dates

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 10 pitted dates
• Milk: 18 scoops PediaSure Chocolate + 720ml water
• 2 – 3 cups of ice cubes for rich texture

Method:

1. Add all ingredients in a blender and blend to smooth milk shake.
2. Serve dates milkshake garnished with few chopped dates.

 

IFTAR RECIPE 4: Sweet Potato Muffins

(Serves 10)

Ingredients:

• 375 grams sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
• Milk: 5 scoops PediaSure Plain + 180ml water
• 180 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 250°C and add muffin liners to a muffin tin.
2. Place the cooked mashed sweet potatoes with the milk in a blender and blend until smooth and consistent.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and cinnamon powder. Transfer the sweet potato mixture from the blender to the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
4. Spoon batter into muffin tins lined with parchment paper cups (for best results) until filled to the top.
5. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 25 – 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.
6. Let them cool down for 15 – 20 minutes before cutting them open.

 

 

Check your child’s growth in seconds with PediaSure’s GrowthCam

Measuring your child’s growth is easier to do in seconds with the PediaSure GrowthCam!

All you need to do is:

1. Scan the QR code to activate the AR filter.
2. Prepare a piece of A4 paper and place it on the floor.
3. Select the gender and age of your child and click confirm.
4. Match and tap the A4 paper from the screen to the floor.
5. Swipe the ruler to the scale of your child’s height and tap confirm to see results!

Get started on tracking your child’s height by using the PediaSure GrowthCam so you can track your child’s growth pattern and feel more confident about what you observe. Through regular height measurement, you’ll be able to identify the signs of abnormal growth and get your child examined by a paediatrician in time.

 

Reference:
1 Alarcon PA, et al. E ect of oral supplementation on catch-up growth in picky eaters. Clin Pediatr (Philia). 2003;42(3):209-17. 50% is based on calculated value.