Ramadan Meal plan By Rima Hanhan Ramadan Meal Plan • Suhur • 2 glasses of water with lemon Don’t’ t forget to wash the lemon and zest the peel in the water for its essential oils. 1 cup of oatmeal cooked in 2 cups fat free milk, topped with 1 sliced banana, and 1 chopped date (optional) • If you want to exercise you can have as an energy in the morning as 2 glasses of water with lemon, and 3 dates and you exercise , or you can have before half an hour of exercise a milk chocolate , or a carb liquid for energy then you exercise. • After exercise you can eat the oatmeal , or two boiled eggs with toast and avocado, and veggie. Moreover, if needed you can have a cup of coffee with fat free milk or your choice of milk • 1 large date and a large smoothie • Iftar • 3 dates with 2 glasses of water, 1 grilled chicken breast fillet 3 cups of your favorite salad, A handful of nuts A cup of preferred tea/coffee • 3 dates with 2 glasses of water Kale and quinoa salad with black beans6 A cup of herbal tea • 3 dates with 2 glasses of water 2 grilled Flounder fish fillets with tomato salsa, chopped cucumbers, and romaine lettuce. A cup of preferred tea/coffee Mediterranean food ideas and healthy for iftar and breakfast • Hummus. Hummus is one of the most diverse Arab cuisines and is arguably the most well - known food in the Middle East. ... • Tabouleh. Tabouleh is outstanding amongst other Middle Eastern side dishes. ... • Falafel. ... • Labneh fat free ...with toast and veggies • Bulgur Salad. ... Image: Naim Benjelloun : https://www.pexels.com/photo/fresh - hummus - and - pita - bread - 1618898/ Snacks • 2 cups of green tea, followed by 1 whole papaya • Or you can have a desert like a chia seeds pudding , or fat free yoghurt with nuts. • Or fruits like apple or a banana or an orange Desserts ideas for Ramadan • Pistachio - Saffron Pudding - Easy Pista Pudding Recipe • Milk, skim - 2 cups • UnSweetened condensed milk - ¾ cup (based on your sweet level) • Pistachios, unsalted and shelled - ¼ cup • Saffron - 2 pinches, soaked in 1 tbsp water • Agar - agar strands, 1 inch strands - ½ cup (or use 2½ tsp powdered Gelatin) • Agar: In addition to its culinary benefits, agar agar is loaded with nutritional benefits as well. It's low in calories but high in fiber, manganese, magnesium, folate and iron. It may also help improve digestive health, aid in weight loss and keep your blood sugar stable. Pistachio - Saffron Pudding - Easy Pista Pudding Recipe 1. In a food processor, coarsely grind the pistachios. Don't make into fine powder. Keep aside. 2. In a small saucepan, add ½ cup agar - agar strands along with 1 cup water. Heat the pan over medium heat and let the agar - agar dissolve in water, stirring occasionally. 3. If using Gelatin - Sprinkle 2½ tsp gelatin over 3 tbsp cold water and let stand for 5 minutes till gelatin softens. 4. Place another large saucepan over medium heat, add milk and condensed milk, combine well and let heat for 5 minutes. 5. Taste and add more condensed milk based on your sweet level. 6. Add the saffron to the milk, combine well. 7. Add the coarsely ground pistachios to the milk, combine well. 8. Lower the heat and let the milk simmer for a couple of minutes. 9. Now, add the dissolved agar - agar to the milk mixture (or softened gelatin), you could strain it to remove any undissolved strands. Pistachio - Saffron Pudding - Easy Pista Pudding Recipe • 10. Combine well and remove the pan from the heat. • 11. Let cool down for a few minutes. • 12. Pour into individual ramekins or dessert bowls. • 13. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or until the pudding has set well. • 14. While serving, you could garnish with more pistachios. • 15. Enjoy the delicious pistachios and saffron pudding. • ( https://www.thasneen.com/cooking/pistachio - saffron - pudding - easy - pista - pudding - recipe/ ) • Image: Nuruddin Bharmal : https://www.pexels.com/photo/two - jars - fruit - shake - 3547176/