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Beetroot and Date Balls

Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
Punjab, Pakistan

*Snack for school-aged children*
A blend of oats, beetroot and dates, shaped into bite-sized balls rich in fiber and iron. Its natural sweetness never requires addition of sugar.

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per ball:

Calories: 123kcal (%DRI 6)
Protein: 3g (%DRI 5)
Carbohydrates: 23g (%DRI 7)
Fats: 3g (%DRI 4)
Fiber: 3g (%DRI 11)
Folic acid: 26mcg (%DRI 9)
Iron: 1mg (%DRI 10)

*Snack for school-aged children*
A blend of oats, beetroot and dates, shaped into bite-sized balls rich in fiber and iron. Its natural sweetness never requires addition of sugar.

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per ball:

Calories: 123kcal (%DRI 6)
Protein: 3g (%DRI 5)
Carbohydrates: 23g (%DRI 7)
Fats: 3g (%DRI 4)
Fiber: 3g (%DRI 11)
Folic acid: 26mcg (%DRI 9)
Iron: 1mg (%DRI 10)

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Beetroot and Date Balls

Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
Punjab, Pakistan

*Snack for school-aged children*
A blend of oats, beetroot and dates, shaped into bite-sized balls rich in fiber and iron. Its natural sweetness never requires addition of sugar.

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per ball:

Calories: 123kcal (%DRI 6)
Protein: 3g (%DRI 5)
Carbohydrates: 23g (%DRI 7)
Fats: 3g (%DRI 4)
Fiber: 3g (%DRI 11)
Folic acid: 26mcg (%DRI 9)
Iron: 1mg (%DRI 10)

*Snack for school-aged children*
A blend of oats, beetroot and dates, shaped into bite-sized balls rich in fiber and iron. Its natural sweetness never requires addition of sugar.

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per ball:

Calories: 123kcal (%DRI 6)
Protein: 3g (%DRI 5)
Carbohydrates: 23g (%DRI 7)
Fats: 3g (%DRI 4)
Fiber: 3g (%DRI 11)
Folic acid: 26mcg (%DRI 9)
Iron: 1mg (%DRI 10)

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Ingredients

40 mins
8 balls
  • 1 cupbeetroot (grated)
  • 1 cupdates (pitted)
  • 3/4 cupmilk
  • 1/2 cupoats
  • 1 tbspbutter
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40 mins
  1. 1

    Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add grated beetroot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it softens slightly.

  3. 3

    Pour in whole milk and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the milk reduces and thickens.

  4. 4

    Soak the dates in water until they soften, then mash them well.

  5. 5

    Add the mashed dates to the mixture.

  6. 6

    Continue cooking while stirring until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Now add the oats and mix well. Once cool enough to handle, shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls.

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Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
on May 12, 2026 20:53
Punjab, Pakistan
“Healthy! Tasty! Recipes” were developed under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Punjab Multisectoral Nutrition Advisory Project (MSNA: 2023-2026) to address the malnutrition prevailing among women and children in Pakistan. Unbalanced diets lead to issues like low birth weight and stunting, which increase the risk of chronic diseases later in life. While knowledge is key to a balanced diet, it is often hard to access in rural areas. To bridge this gap, these recipes are designed for:                                                                                           1. Pregnant and lactating women2. Infants of complementary feeding age (6-24 months)3. Undernourished children4. School-aged children                                                          Overall, these recipes emphasize “Healthy, Tasty and Cook-friendly” as highlighted below:                                                                                    • Use common vegetables and eggs rich in minerals, vitamins and protein.• Follow WHO guidance on healthy diets by minimizing sugar, salt, and fat.• Use techniques like steaming and shallow frying to retain more nutrients.• Recommend chopping or grating veggies finely to improve texture for picky eaters.• Maximize local flavors and traditional wisdom for wider acceptability.• Encourage using home-grown produce from "nutrition gardens" (veggies and eggs).                                                                                                                                                                     Distributed through health centers and schools, these recipes aim to bring health and smiles to every kitchen in Punjab.Sources of Nutrition values: the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Composition Table for Pakistan
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