5 Delicious & Nutritious Recipes for Pregnancy
From energy bars for moms-to-be with low appetite to a delicious meal to satisfy pregnancy sweet cravings, Dietitian Merve Tığlı has prepared 5 delicious and nutritious recipes just for you!
1. BANANA WALNUT PANCAKES (a sweet breakfast treat for moms-to-be)
Ingredients:
¼ cup banana purée
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons wheat bran
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ tablespoon vanilla extract
½ tablespoon baking powder
4 tablespoons butter
Banana slices and honey for serving
Directions:
Place all ingredients into a bowl and beat with a mixer. Add ½ cup of water to the mixture and continue beating. Melt the butter in a suitable pan and pour the batter onto the pan in small portions using a ladle. Cook until both sides turn golden. Serve with banana slices and honey. Enjoy!
2. PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE ENERGY BARS (energy-boosting bars for moms-to-be with low appetite)
Ingredients:
½ tablespoon olive oil
1 water glass (about 200 ml / ¾ cup + 1 tbsp) peanuts
½ cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup oats
20 pitted dates
2 eggs
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Directions:
Blend the oats, peanut butter, peanuts, sunflower seeds, and dates in a blender. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Combine the bowl mixture with the peanut butter mixture and blend until it reaches a paste-like consistency. Grease a baking tray and spread the mixture evenly. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 35 minutes. Cut into portions and serve. Enjoy!
3. DATE AND BANANA SHAKE (a delicious drink you can enjoy at the office or at home)
Ingredients:
¼ cup dates
½ banana
1 water glass (about 200 ml / ¾ cup + 1 tbsp) milk
4 or 5 ice cubes
Directions:
Soak the dates in hot milk for 30 minutes until they are thoroughly softened. Blend all ingredients together, and once it reaches a shake-like consistency, serve in a suitable glass. Enjoy!
4. CRUNCHY YOGURT BOWL (a delicious and healthy meal to satisfy pregnancy sweet cravings)
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons honey or pekmez (Turkish grape molasses)
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1/3 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
1/3 cup dried apple slices
1/3 cup dried apricot slices
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup yogurt
Directions:
Place the oats in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, add honey or pekmez, and stir to combine. Grease a baking tray and bake the mixture for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, add the almonds and hazelnuts, and bake for another 7 minutes. Remove the mixture from the oven and transfer to a bowl. Add the dried apple and apricot slices and yogurt, then serve. Enjoy!
5. LEMON LENTIL SALAD WITH SALMON (to meet the omega-3 needs of moms-to-be)
Ingredients:
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
¼ tablespoon salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium pepper
1 water glass (about 200 ml / ¾ cup + 1 tbsp) sliced cucumber
½ cup chopped red onion
1 cup boiled lentils
1 cup cooked salmon
Directions:
Mix all ingredients except the salmon. Place the salmon on top of the salad and serve. Enjoy!
