Why LiL’Goodness Prebiotic Break Shake is ideal for super busy mornings
Aanchal Gera
LiL’Goodness Prebiotic Break Shakes are ideal for those rushed mornings as they are enriched with gut-friendly ingredients.
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Guilty of skipping breakfast after hitting that snooze button? There’s no denying it, but on certain days we are too. From the long list of reasons that claim breakfast is the most important meal of the day, preventing blood sugar spikes and maintaining sustained energy levels throughout the day are crucial.
Here’s where an instant (and filling) fix comes into play. Mishry reviewed two prebiotic milkshakes from LiL’Goodness and liked them for not just the taste and consistency, but also the nutrition quotient. Following is why we’d urge you to try these.
Table of Contents
Reasons to relish LiL’Goodness Prebiotic Break Shakes
Taste
Looking for a satiating start to the day? LiL’Goodness Prebiotic Break Shakes are a nutritious way.
Vanilla- No exaggeration, LiL’Goodness Prebiotic Break Shake in the vanilla variant tasted like vanilla ice cream. The sweetness was balanced, despite having 40% less sugar. Thumbs up. It was quite refreshing to sip on this.
Chocolate- The chocolate variant tasted fairly good. It was not overwhelmingly sweet. The chocolate shake featured a slightly bitter taste, which is a characteristic flavor profile of dark chocolate. Decadent.
Consistency
Thick, luscious, and creamy?
Vanilla- This variant had a smooth consistency. It was flowy but desirable. It doesn’t coat the palate but was quite satiating. The smoothness was a delightful surprise, considering they contain oats too.
Chocolate- Compared to Vanilla, this variant was marginally thicker. Despite having oats, the shake was smooth on the palate and devoid of grainy or gritty textures. Though thick, it had the milkshake-like flowy consistency.
Nutritional Value
Following is a breakdown of the ingredients used, macronutrients, and micronutrient content.
Ingredients
The gut-friendly prebiotic ingredients are oats and fructooligosaccharides. Moreover, these are devoid of added preservatives and color.
The brand uses a heat sterilization technique that enhances the shelf life of these Break Shakes. In addition to this, they use INS 418 (gellan gum) which is a natural stabilizer that is commonly used in beverages.
Vanilla- The main ingredients are double-toned milk, sugar, fructooligosaccharide, skimmed milk powder, oats, stabilizer (INS 340, INS 452, INS 418), and emulsifier (INS 466, INS 460(I)), vitamins, and minerals.
Chocolate- This variant is made with double toned milk, sugar, cocoa powder, fructooligosaccharide, skimmed milk powder, cocoa solids, cocoa butter, oats, stabilizer (INS 340, INS 452, INS 418, INS 476), emulsifier (INS 466, INS 460, INS 322 (i)), vitamins and minerals.
Caloric Division
Vanilla- A 200-ml bottle offers 154.5 Kcal of energy which is divided into 24.42 grams of carbohydrates (9.4 grams of sugar), 7.02 grams of protein, and 3.2 grams of fat. It also provides 1.84 mg of Zinc, 67 mcg of vitamin A, 1.38 mcg of vitamin D, and 201 mg of calcium.
Chocolate- A 200-ml serving holds 164 Kcal with 26.5 grams of carbohydrates (6.6 grams sugar), 7.06 grams of protein, and 3.2 grams of fat. It has 2.72 mg of Zinc, 56 mcg of vitamin A, 1.44 mcg of vitamin D, and 205.06 mg of calcium.
Before discussing other relevant factors, here are some noteworthy facts about LiL’Goodness
LiL’Goodness- the brand that launched India’s first prebiotic chocolate bars is of the opinion that nutrient-dense food products should not result in a compromise on taste. And we second this! The brand’s vision primarily focuses on bridging the gap between nutrient deficiencies in kids and the ‘yum’ aspect of their favorite snacks.
From chocolate bars to milkshakes, Lil Goodness has never fallen short of innovation. We appreciate how the brand adds truly healthy ingredients like oats, turmeric, ginger, fruits, veggies, and nuts- making our overall consumption easier.
Their products are available across all large e-grocery platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, BigBasket and offline in stores across cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Surat, among others.
Packaging
The prebiotic milkshakes are packed conveniently in travel-friendly bottles. Moreover, they are sealed which eliminates the risk of leakage or spillage.
Price and Shelf Life
A 200-ml bottle is priced at Rs 59/- and has a shelf life of six months.
Summing up, LiL’Goodness Prebiotic Break Shakes aren’t just tasty but also a nutrient-dense alternative to carbonated beverages and sugar-loaded milkshakes.
Try them and let us know which variant you liked better.
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