Okra Punch
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.
Servings 2 people
Calories 225kcal
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,
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 399mg | Iron: 2mg