Learn how to make some okra punch using steamed okra, oats, peanuts, plant based milk, sea moss, spices and a sweetener of your choice. A completely delicious island style beverage that is gluten free and vegan friendly.
Okra, oh okra! A vegetable that often leaves the nation divided. It's a type of vegetable that you either love or hate.
Unfortunately, there is no in between affair. Me personally I used to HATE IT as a child and thought my mom would feed it to us as some sort of punishment.
Just like Ackee and Saltfish, as I got older, I learnt to enjoy okra and now I eat it very often.
Okra doesn't just have to play a crucial role in main meals. Some good examples are Okra Rice, Cou Cou and my Stuffed Christophines recipe.
The aforementioned both contain okra, however, what if I told that you could make some punch with okra? Would you do it or shy away from the drink?
It's okay, like I said, okra is something that you either like or dislike. I promise the drink isn't slimey nor does it have a pungant taste of okra.
The health benefits
- High in vitamin A and C which reduce the risk of stroke, cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
- Helps to promote a healthly immune system.
- Rich in vitamin K which helps to aid the blood in clotting.
- Contains antioxidants which help to fight free radicals which can cause cell damage.
- Controls blood sugar levels.
- Prenatal support, helps with the formation of the fetus during pregnancy.
- Low in fat and low in calories (Source).
The steps 
- Add 2 cups of water to a medium sized saucepan.
- Place the steamer basket inside the saucepan.
- Bring the water to the boil then cover the saucepan with the lid.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and steam the okra for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Reserve the water from steaming the okra and allow the okra to cool down.
- Add the okra, roasted peanuts, oats, spices, vanilla, almond milk, sea moss gel, 11/2 cups of okra water and sweetener of your choice to the blender.
- Blitz into a smooth consistency.
- Once blended do another taste test and adjust if needed.
- Serve accordingly.
Sweeten to use
You can use any of the following to sweeten your drink.
For a more punch-ier taste and Caribbean preference in sweetener, you may want to go with the Vegan Condensed Milk
you can also use;
- Maple syrup
- Agave nectar
- Coconut nectar
- Combine banana with medjool dates (to mask the taste of banana use half a frozen banana with a handful of dates)
Notes and tips
- You can use okra that is either fresh or frozen for this recipe.
- If you are using okra that is frozen, you don't need to de-frost the okra in advance, it will thaw out as it is steamed.
- If you are allergic to peanuts then use another nut such as walnuts or cashews instead.
- Fresh okra should be bright green with no dark spots (inside or outside) or mould.
- Frozen okra will have a more dark green appearance which is normal.
- If the okra is too firm, chances are it is old so don't buy it.
- You can use any plant based milk for this recipe i.e Cashew Milk, Brazil Nut Milk etc...
More punch and juice recipes to try
- Jamaican Sexy Juice (Pineapple Punch)
- Beetroot Punch
- Soursop Punch
- Peanut Punch
- Aloe Vera Juice
- Guava Juice
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Okra Punch
Ingredients
To steam the okra
- 12-14 okra fingers fresh or frozen
- 2 cups water (475ml)
To make the punch
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts (36g)
- ⅓ cup gluten free oats (27g)
- 2 cups almond milk (475ml)
- ¼ cup sea moss gel (75g)
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg (1g)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (1g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (4g)
- sweetener of your choice see recipe post
Instructions
To steam the okra
- Add 2 cups of water to a medium sized saucepan.
- Place the steamer basket inside the saucepan.
- Bring the water to the boil then cover the saucepan with the lid.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and steam the okra for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Reserve the water from steaming the okra and allow the okra to cool down.
To make the punch
- Add the okra, roasted peanuts, oats, spices, vanilla, almond milk, sea moss gel, 11/2 cups of okra water and sweetener of your choice to the blender.
- Blitz into a smooth consistency.
- Once blended do another taste test and adjust if needed.
- Serve accordingly,
Carrie
Wow what a great drink! I never would have thought to make this, but came across the recipe and wanted to try it. TY for the recipe!
Charla
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that Carrie.
Toni
I am glad that I found this recipe!! It turned out so good and delish! Thanks!
Charla
Thanks for the positive feedback Toni
Natalie
Wow, what a nice and different recipe. Loved your okra punch, thanks!
Charla
Thanks Natalie
Beth
I'd never think you could make a drink from okra. Looks delicious!
Charla
Thank you so much Beth
Mairead
This drink boasts an unusual yet complimentary combination of ingredients and flavors. So tasty!
Charla
Definitely unusual for sure, but it works well and thank you so much Mairead.