As the rain taps on your window and the breeze turns crisp, there’s no better time to unwind with a soothing drink or a refreshing treat. These rainy-day picks—from satisfying smoothie bowls to easy-on-the-gut coolers, are your perfect companions for a cosy monsoon moment. The following monsoon-special smoothie bowls and coolers offer the right mix of nourishment and comfort, ideal for those easygoing, rain-soaked moments.
5 Comforting Drinks to Enjoy While It Rains
When it rains outside, enjoy the following 5 drinks:
1) Tiramisu-Inspired Smoothie Bowl: A dessert in disguise
Creamy, mocha-kissed, and perfect for a slow monsoon morning.
Ingredients:
To blend:
● ½ banana
● 1 tbsp oats
● 1 tsp instant coffee
● 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
● Splash of milk
● 1 tsp cocoa powder
Toppings:
● Cacao nibs
● Crushed almonds
● Dusting of cocoa
Instructions:
● Blend all ingredients until thick and smooth
● Pour into a bowl
● Garnish with cacao nibs, almonds, and a whisper of cocoa powder
● Enjoy the flavours as Monsoon sets the mood
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2) Watermelon-Basil Slushie
Because not all monsoon drinks need to be warm.
This one’s a cool reprieve for those muggy, in-between monsoon afternoons. Basil and watermelon come together for a sweet-meets-savoury refresher that’s as calming as the first drop on dry earth.
Ingredients:
To blend:
● 1 cup frozen watermelon cubes
● 2–3 basil leaves
● ½ tsp lime juice
● Pinch of pink salt
● Splash of water
Toppings:
● Shaved watermelon
● Fresh basil leaf
Instructions:
● Blend all ingredients until slushy and smooth
● Serve in a tall glass
● Complete with a twist of watermelon and a bright basil touch
● Sip slow, breathe deep
3) Gut-Loving Green Smoothie: Monsoon Detox in a Glass
Let this zesty, moringa-infused cooler be your gut’s best friend during all those rainy-day snack binges.
Ingredients:
To blend:
● ½ cup pineapple
● ½ cucumber
● A handful of spinach
● ½ tsp moringa powder (or matcha)
● ½ lemon, juiced
● ½ cup coconut water
Instructions:
● Blend until vibrant and smooth
● Pour into your go-to tumbler
● Optional: sprinkle some chia seeds for extra gut love
● Best enjoyed post rain-walk or pre Netflix binge
4) Chai-Spiced Oat Smoothie Bowl (Recipes by Moksha):
Gentle, grounding, and full of fibre. Your favourite chai flavours meet a creamy, oat-filled smoothie bowl—ideal for enjoying a relaxed monsoon morning.
Ingredients:
To blend:
● 1 frozen banana
● 2 tbsp oats (soaked for 10 min)
● ½ tsp chai masala or cinnamon
● ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
● 1 tbsp almond butter
● Dash of vanilla
Toppings:
● Sliced figs or bananas
● Granola
● Crushed walnuts
● Dusting of cinnamon
Instructions:
● Blend all ingredients into a thick, creamy smoothie
● Pour into a bowl and add your toppings
● Scoop, breathe, reset
5) Cucumber-Basil Cooler
Clean, calm, and exactly what your gut needs. Light, hydrating, and packed with cooling ingredients, this juice helps balance your system after rich festive meals. With cucumber, basil, lime, and a pinch of pink salt, it’s both refreshing and subtly flavourful—think of it as your digestive system’s new best friend.
Ingredients:
● 1 small cucumber
● 4–5 basil leaves
● ½ lime, juiced
● Pinch of pink salt
● ½ cup chilled water
Instructions:
● Blend and strain
● Serve over crushed ice
Authored by Bhavya Joshi and Moksha, recipe curators at Nuuk.
As it rains and the air turns crisp, pick a soothing drink or a refreshing treat and enjoy the cosy comfort of the monsoons. The monsoon-special smoothie bowls and coolers, given above, have the perfect combination of warmth and nourishment, and are ideal for those laidback, rain-soaked moments.
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