Miracle Tree's Recipes - 5 Healthy Recipe Ideas for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Are you looking for healthy recipes? Here are five tasty and nutritious ideas for you to try on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Observed on the third Monday of every year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the achievements of a profound hero who advocated equality and an end to racial segregation. To celebrate the magnificent efforts of a brave leader and to help you kick start the new year on a robust note, we have curated for you five delicious and healthy recipes that you can have at any other time of the year as well. All of these recipes include moringa as a hero ingredient. Moringa is a superfood packed with the goodness of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids. It is a caffeine-free energy booster that contains more protein, iron, fiber and calcium than kale and is more potent than turmeric.

For a quick and easy way to infuse your body with essential nutrients, try these five flavorful and healthy recipes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

Moringa Hot Chai

A warm and comforting recipe that is bursting with flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 moringa tea bags
  • Honey as per taste
  • 3 whole cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk

Directions

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add tea and honey. Add the remaining ingredients except for milk. Let it simmer for about five minutes. Pour milk and bring it to a boil again. Strain through a sieve. Serve hot.

Moringa Blueberry Smoothie

A nourishing and hearty blueberry smoothie to give you the much-needed energy boost early morning or post-workout.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup milk of choice
  • 1 scoop moringa powder
  • 1 tbsp. honey

Directions

Add all the above ingredients into the blender one by one. Blend until the consistency becomes thick. Pour into the glass and enjoy this nutrient-rich, healthy recipe.

Moringa Oat Pancake

Expand your flavor palette with the moringa oat pancake, a super easy and healthy breakfast option for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of dry roasted and blended oats
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp moringa powder
  • A pinch of baking soda
  • 4 tbsp. Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 ripe mashed banana
  • Low-fat milk according to desired consistency

Directions

Add all the above ingredients one by one. Stir everything well until the consistency is not too runny. Put the pan on low heat and add very little cooking oil. Make your tasty pancakes and enjoy with your friends and family on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Moringa Avocado Salad

Power up your day with a nutritious salad and a creamy dressing.

Ingredients

For the dressing

  • 2 tbsp. sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tsp mustard
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp moringa powder
  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 cup grated feta cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

For the salad

  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Directions

For the dressing

Add oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, moringa, and whisk them together. Put in mayonnaise and cheese and stir well—season with salt and pepper.

For the salad

In a bowl, add all the salad ingredients—season with salt and pepper. Stir well. Add the dressing to the salad and relish this delicious healthy recipe. You can use the dressing for other salads as well.

Moringa Chia Pudding

Satisfy your sweet cravings and indulge in a delectable and healthy dessert without any guilt.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. chia seeds
  • 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 bananas
  • 1 chopped strawberry
  • 1 scoop of moringa powder

Directions

Add the chia seeds followed by almond milk, 1 tsp cinnamon, and moringa powder. Stir them together. Let the mix sit for 10-15 minutes until it thickens. Take a medium-sized bowl and create a bottom layer of half-sliced banana. Add the chia seed mix. Create another layer of chopped banana. Add the remaining chia seed mix. Decorate the top layer with more sliced bananas and finely chopped strawberries. Make the best of this healthy recipe by enjoying it with your close ones on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

These healthy recipes are super easy to make and can help you get your food on the table in a flash. On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, make your health and well-being a priority without compromising on taste.


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