Recipe for Protein Rich Beverage for Child Growth

During the child's growth and development, the role of protein is very important for energy production, building muscle mass, and forming the immune system. There are many ways you can do to meet the protein needs of children, one of them by mixing several sources of protein into a delicious drink.

Protein is usually synonymous with chicken, eggs, meat, tofu, and tempeh. In fact, there are still many sources of protein for children who may rarely be presented in their dinner plates.

Here are some drink recipes from protein-rich ingredients for your little one:

Peanut butter and bananas

Peanut butter, especially those made from almonds, are a source of various vitamins, minerals, and of course rich in protein. One serving of this drink can provide 3-7 grams of protein, or about 30 percent of a child's protein needs in a day.

Material:

• 1 frozen ripe banana2
• 50 mL of fresh milk
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter, almond jam if available 
• 30 grams of cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon honey

Put all the ingredients in a blender mix until all the ingredients blend and the texture is soft. Serve in a glass or drinking container to carry as provisions.

Chocolate milk, tofu, and peanut butter

This one protein drink is perfect for children who don't like to eat. In addition, the high protein content will keep your child energized during their daily activities.

Material:

• 250 mL of milk
• 100 grams of tofu, choose soft textured tofu like egg tofu or silk tofu
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons honey

Put all the ingredients in a blender, then mix until smooth and the texture becomes soft like milk. Pour into a glass or bottle, then keep it in the refrigerator for several hours. Serve while cold.

Coconut smoothie, oat and pineapple

Who would have thought, coconut milk turned out to contain quite a lot of protein. About 110 ml thin coconut milk, containing as much as 2 grams of protein. Plus pineapple and oats, this drink can certainly be one of the best sources of protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber for children.

Material:

• 250 mL thin coconut milk
• 175 grams of fresh, frozen or canned pineapple
• 20 grams of oat
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
• 70 grams of yogurt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 tablespoons of honey for sweetening

1. Blend the oats and chia seeds in a blender until the texture becomes like flour.
2. In the same blender container, add coconut milk, yogurt, and pineapple. Blend everything until smooth.
3. Pour the smoothie into a bottle, then add the honey.
4. Store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours so that the oats become soft. Shake well before drinking.

Berry and tofu

Tofu and berries in this drink not only make it rich in protein, but also vitamin C which is needed for the child's immune system. You can also give this drink to children who are picky about food and are new to various types of fruit.

Material:

• 1 banana
• 300 grams of mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries)
• 100 grams of silk tofu
• 50 mL of pomegranate juice, or other fruit juice according to taste

Just mix all the ingredients in a blender, then blend until blended. Pour into a glass or bottle. Chill for several hours before serving to make it more delicious.

Providing protein-rich drinks is just one of many ways to introduce various sources of protein to children. So, the source of protein is not limited to chicken, eggs, meat, or fish. More food variations also make children not get bored quickly.

However, some children may not particularly like drinks with thick textures. To work around this, you can add pieces of fruit or nuts so that the texture is more attractive on the tongue.