Simply combine the chia seeds, coconut milk and Vivamom Vanilla powder, stir and put it into the fridge. After about 30 minutes give the mixture a stir and transfer to bowl.

To it up with the mango pulp while serving.

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Simply blend the bananas and coconut until smooth. Pour into a glass and sprinkle cinnamon powder while serving.

The high levels of potassium in bananas are great for combatting high blood pressure in pregnancy - bananas also contain a generous level of tryptophan which converts into serotonin to boost the mood and also helps relieve morning sickness symptoms.

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Process the walnuts and coconut in a food processor until finely ground. Add all the other ingredients and process until thoroughly mixed into a thick paste.

Scoop out heaped teaspoonful of paste and roll between your hands to form walnut sized balls. Roll half the balls in desiccated coconut and half the balls in cocoa powder.

Place on a baking sheet lined with butter paper / baking paper and chill in the fridge before serving.

Store a jar of balls in the fridge.

These little balls of deliciousness are a great energy boost, ideal before your pregnancy workout and great for refueling after exercise. The walnuts are full of Omega-3, crucial for your baby's brain development and the dates are packed with essential minerals, fibre and natural energy boosting sugars. A transportable snack that makes a useful addition to your fit pregnancy diet.

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In a heavy bottomed saucepan heat the ghee and lightly fry the carrots. Next put in the milk, sugar and cardamom powder. Keep on low heat and slowly bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, peel half of the soaked almonds and grind to a smooth paste with a little milk. Add this paste to the mixture in the pan. Continue to cook for a few more minutes while stirring continuously. Remove from the flame when you get the desired consistency.

Add Vivamom Vanilla powder and mix well.

Garnish with chopped almonds, raisins and cashew nuts and serve warm or chilled.

Carrots are loaded with Vitamin A, good source of Fiber, Vitamins C and K. Milk adds some Calcium and Protein to this dish. Almonds and Cashews add a good amount of Protein. Raisins are known to be an antioxidant rich fruit.

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Take a heavy bottomed pan and fry the fox nuts in ghee until they are crunchy. Remove from the flame and allow to cool. Once cool, grind them into a coarse powder and keep aside.

In another pan, bring the milk to a boil and add in the fox nut and cardamom powders. Simmer on a low flame for a few minutes. Next add the sugar and continue to cook for a few minutes more while stirring occasionally. Allow the mixture to thicken to the desired consistency.

Add in cashews, almonds and raisins. Stir for a minute or so and remove from the flame. Add Vivamom Vanilla powder and mix well.

Serve hot or chilled.

Makhanas are a packed with the goodness of protein, potassium, phosphorus, carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, iron and zinc. Milk adds some more Calcium and Protein to the kheer. Almonds and Cashews add a good amount of Protein. Raisins are known to be an antioxidant rich fruit.

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Place the curd in a clean muslin cloth and wrap it tightly. Next, put the cloth in a colander or large strainer. Place the strainer over a large dish or container so that the liquid (whey) from the curd can drain out and collect below. Leave this in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours (or overnight) until all the liquid drains away.

In a cup take 1 teaspoon of warm water and put in the saffron strands. Allow to infuse.

Once the curd is ready, mix the hung curd, Vivamom Vanilla powder, powdered sugar, saffron mixture and cardamom powder together in a large bowl. Churn using a hand blender or wooden spoon until you get a smooth creamy texture.

Garnish with the dried fruits and serve chilled.

Tip: For a fruity shrikhand, add in the pulp of different fruits such as mango, apple, and strawberry.

The dairy based product is helpful to keep you full longer as curd is rich in protein. Saffron not just add colour to the shrikhand but are also a rich source of antioxidants.

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Heat the ghee in a large saucepan and fry the nuts for a few minutes.

Next add the grated bottlegourd and milk let it cook for a few minutes. Keep stirring continuously so that it doesn't stick to the pan.

Continue to cook until the milk evaporates and the mixture appears flakey. Remove from the flame, add Vivamom vanilla powder and mix well. Sprinkle the cardamom powder. Garnish with a few nuts and raisins. Serve hot.

Bottle gourd is rich in dietary fibre, both, soluble and insoluble, helps in curing constipation. It is also easy to digest. Dried fruits add protein and good fats.

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Soak the saffron strands in half a cup of warm water and allow to infuse.

Meanwhile take a heavy bottomed pan and dry roast the semolina until it turns golden brown. Add the water, sugar and cook until the sugar dissolves. Keep stirring occasionally so that the mixture doesn't stick to the sides.

Next, add the saffron infused water and cook until you get the halwa consistency of your choice. Top it with ghee and mix well.

Remove from the flame and add Vivamom powder and mix well. Garnish with almonds and raisins. Serve warm.

Saffron not just add colour to the Rava Kesari but are also a rich source of antioxidants. Almonds add a good quality Protein. Raisins are known to be an antioxidant rich fruit. Vivamom a high protein nutritional supplement scientifically designed with 34 nutrients to meet the increased nutrient needs of pregnant and lactating mothers.

Dry roast sesame seeds for a few minutes until they crackle and change colour. Remove from the pan and keep them aside to cool.

Grind the jaggery and cardamom powder in a grinder to make a powder. Take one tsp of this powder and soak in one fourth cup of warm water. This syrup is needed to make the laddoos.

Dry roast the peanuts. Once cool, remove the skin and coarsely crush them and add this to the jaggery powder. Add in the roasted sesame seeds and Vivamom Vanilla powder and mix well.

Apply a little oil and jaggery syrup on your palms and take small portions of the mixture and shape them into ladoos. Store them in air-tight containers.

Sesame seeds are a good source of dietary fiber, Fiber is best known for helping to keep your bowel habits normal and is also a healthy way to lower your cholesterol and regulate your blood sugar levels. Sesame seeds are also rich source of Calcium, iron, zinc and niacin. Peanuts are a good source of protein and good quality fat (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat). Peanuts are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. These include biotin, copper, niacin, folate, manganese, vitamin E, thiamine, phosphorus, and magnesium. Jaggery is the power booster, contains minerals, antioxidants, metallic elements like phosphorus, iron, potassium and zinc.

Vivamom a high protein nutritional supplement scientifically designed with 34 nutrients to meet the increased nutrient needs of pregnant and lactating mothers.