Dubai Wellness Center Emirati Dessert

a healthy take on a traditional Emirati dessert

July 8, 2014

These days everyone is talking about fitness, health, and overall wellness. People are now gaining an awareness of what they put in their bodies. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some of our traditional and favorite comfort foods, that with a few adjustments can even be categorized as healthy! Proving that it is not about being on a “diet”, but it is about adopting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, today we are sharing our take on the traditional Emirati Dessert “Falooda”.

Falooda

 

Healthy Falooda Recipe

Saffron and Coconut Milk Falooda

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup homemade almond milk

1/2 Cup coconut milk

2 tablespoons Chia seeds (adjust according to desired texture and density)

1 teaspoon rose water

Pinch of Saffron

Sprinkle of Pistachio

*Honey can be added as sweetener if needed.

Mix all the ingredients together and let sit for a few minutes, then stir again as some of the chia seeds will settle at the bottom of the bowl. garnish with the pistachios and honey, and serve. Enjoy!

Healthy Regards,

The Hundred Wellness Center Team