Healthy and functional food: Practical recipes for everyday life

Discover practical, light recipes that combine fresh fruit, natural ingredients, and nutritious Mahta cashew milk. Perfect for those seeking a balanced diet, these benefits bring freshness, crunchiness, and a special touch that only quality products can guarantee.

Check out recipes like tropical salad, banana muffins, and creamy hot chocolate enriched with superfoods!

Ingredients:

• Fresh fruits (e.g. mango, pineapple, strawberry)
• Mixed green leaves (lettuce, arugula, watercress)
• Chopped chestnuts for crunchiness
• Creamy sauce with Brazil nut milk

Preparation method:

1. Wash and cut the fruit into medium cubes.
2. Mix the washed green leaves in a salad bowl.
3. Add the fruit over the leaves and sprinkle the chestnuts on top.
4. Prepare the dressing by mixing lemon, honey, and a drizzle of olive oil, and drizzle over the salad before serving.

Creamy Brazil Nut Sauce:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Mahta cashew milk

• Juice of 1/2 Sicilian lemon (or regular lemon)

• 1 teaspoon honey or other natural sweetener (optional)

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• Salt to taste

• Ground black pepper to taste

• 1 small garlic clove (optional, for a hint of flavor)

Preparation method:

1. In a container or pot, mix the Mahta cashew milk with the lemon juice.

2. Add the honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper, stirring well until a smooth sauce forms.

3. If desired, add finely chopped or crushed garlic for a more pronounced flavor, mix again.

4. Drizzle over the salad when serving, stirring gently to incorporate the dressing into the leaves and fruit.

This creamy Mahta cashew milk sauce is light and nutritious, and pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the fruit and the crunch of the chestnuts in the salad, adding a special and unique touch to the dish. Enjoy!

Preparation method:

1. Mash the bananas and, using a whisk, mix them with the oil, Mahta milk and brown sugar.
2. Add the flour and bran. Add the raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon (use other ingredients of your choice).
3. Finally, add the yeast and pour into the molds. Sprinkle some oats on top.
4. Bake for 15-20 min in the airfryer at 170°C, you can bake in the oven at 180°C for about 30 min.
5. Test with a toothpick; when it comes out clean, the dough is cooked. Now enjoy this delicious and nutritious snack.

Ingredients:

• 500 ml Mahta chestnut milk

• 2 tablespoons 100% cocoa powder

• 1 tablespoon honey or other natural sweetener (or to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

• 1 teaspoon of Mahta superfoods powder (can be blended with açaí, camu-camu, cupuaçu or Brazil nuts)

• Pinch of salt (enhances the chocolate flavor)

Preparation method:

1. In a saucepan, combine Mahta cashew milk, cocoa powder, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and honey.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it starts to boil and the ingredients are well combined.

3. If you want it to be creamier, add the dissolved cornstarch and continue stirring until it thickens slightly.

4. Turn off the heat and stir in the Mahta superfood powder to incorporate the nutrients and add a special flavor.

5. Serve hot and enjoy this functional, creamy, and antioxidant-rich drink.

This hot chocolate combines the intense flavor of cocoa, the natural creaminess of Mahta nut milk, and the benefits of superfoods, perfect for warming up cold days with health and flavor.

Incorporating Brazil nut milk into your diet is a simple and delicious way to enhance the nutritional value of your everyday recipes. Whether it's a light tropical salad, a practical banana muffin, or the comfort of a superfood hot chocolate, these dishes demonstrate that it's possible to combine flavor, health, and convenience in every meal.

Try these recipes, discover new combinations, and transform your dining experience with natural and functional ingredients. With Mahta, taking care of your body starts with what you choose to consume.