Here Are Some Healthy Goji Berry Recipes
The profits of goji berries are very well known to many and more and more people are becoming aware of the health benefits of the berries
. It is usable to one and all in fresh, dried or in juice form. Let us try to have a look at some of the berry recipes which could let you enjoy this delicious as well as highly beneficial fruit.
Most of the goji berry recipes don't require any cooking and are very simple. So, you can have goji trail mixture which involves mixing the berries with other dry fruits and grains. It is a wonderful snack. The same goes with salads also. As you use dried cranberries or raisins in your salads you can use the berries. Who says, you can't add the berries in your favourite scoop of ice cream.
Well, there certainly are berry recipes which are relatively more complex. So, recipes like blueberry, goji berry compote and peach pie etc do need some effort on your part but is relatively simpler. You want to treat the berries as you use raisins and other dry fruits. You can add the berries to your chicken or duck marinade or more beneficial still add some goji juice. And when you have been using raisins in your rice dishes; try switching over to the berries.
What's more you can freeze goji fruit or juice to prepare delicious sorbet. Kids would love goji-cycles. Well, it is so simple. Just pour the juice in an ice cube tray and stick in toothpicks. Well, your popsicles are prepared. What about chewy Goji bars? Well, just add goji berries to the mix of your fruit and nut bars. The best thing about the berries is that it is a very versatile product. You can use it in any way you want and you can prepare your own berry recipes that suits your tastes.
GOJI DRINKS
It is very simple to prepare. Start with adding about one handful of Goji berries to a heavy glass of water (hot or cold juice) or even herb tea. Now leave the mixture to hydrate for awhile until they look plump and juicy. Whenever you like the taste, prepare jugs full of this wonderful drink and go on drinking all through the day. It is one of the healthiest drinks that you would ever drink and chew with Vitamin C about five hundred times more than oranges.
GOJI FRUIT SMOOTHIE
If you desire phytonutrient energy running your body, go for this recipe. Just mixture equal quantities of goji berries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, blackberries and cherries, let the mixture churn in the blenders for a few seconds. You can add a cup of water, or orange juice or rice milk to smooth blending. Serve it with the toppings of cocoa powder and chopped pine nuts.
GOJI TRAIL MIX
This very popular recipe is one which could be played up on every time you prepare it. Thus, you can go for goji berries with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, pecans, pieces of walnuts, pine nuts, slices of apples, dried blueberries, peaches, cherries, pineapple and coconut shreds. You can make any innovations as you decide.
GOJI BERRIES AND CREAM OF BUCKWHEAT
Buckwheat has always been considered the best through people who are allergic to wheat and gluten. It is also seen that if you are feeling physically and emotionally challenged, getting rid of wheat and gluten nutrients from your diet can have adept overall impact on your life. The main constituents of buckwheat include proteins in rich quantities and vitamin B. It is also very rich in potassium, phosphorus, calcium and iron. Despite it is seemingly resemblance to other grains, it is actually a fruit biologically and that is why it could be consumed by people who are allergic to wheat. Now, about the goji berry recipe!
Let us first talk about serving two souls. Boil about 2 1/2 cups of water and then stir about 1/2 cup of cream of buckwheat slowly. Boil the mixture. Now, add goji berries as per your wish. Adding salt is also optional. Now, reduce the heat and let the admixture simmer for about ten minutes with continued stirring.
GOJI JUICE BREAD RECIPE
The ingredients that you would require are:
2 1/2 cups of flour
1 cup of sugar
1 table spoon of baking powder
1 table spoon of salt
1 egg
1/2 cup of shortening
3/4 cups of milk
3 tablespoons of finely grated orange peel
1 cup of chopped pecans
1/2 cups of Goji juice
It is pretty simple to prepare. Take all intention flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix it in a mixing bowl till the admixture becomes uniform. Now, use blender or a fork to add the shortening to the admixture. Enjoy!
by: Uchenna Ani-Okoye
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