Wellness has taken over greasy burgers, sweet lollipops, and even a good ol’ cuppa joe. But in the race to hit protein goals, have they sacrificed on taste?
Walk On The Clouds Collagen Matcha. Pic courtesy/Mokai
Protein bars and super snacks have laced shelves everywhere. So, while getting a healthy-ish snack has become common, menus in Mumbai are chasing bizarre with wellness. If you’ve recently ordered a drink and been told it’s good for your skin, your gut, and your macros, you’re not imagining it. Wellness is no longer just a category; it’s taken over the whole table. And, somewhere between innovation and hitting wellness goals, things have gotten… strange. Here’s what we discovered across menus.
Super dips
The protein wave has had its moment in the muscle world, and it’s growing relentlessly. Case in point: The recent collaboration between Ranveer Singh-backed SuperYou and The Nutcracker. The two have worked together to add more protein to the latter’s menu.
Ripped Labneh. Pics courtesy/The nutcracker
So, your next brunch plan could include Ripped Labneh, spiked with chilli and zhoug and served with ragi crackers, which accounts for 32 gms of protein. Thankfully, this is flavour-first, but also very aware of its macros.
AT The Nutcracker, One Forbes Building, Modern House, Kala Ghoda; and other outlets.
CALL 9321759393
COST Rs 440
On cloud fine
Made with Truvani collagen, Mokai’s Strawberry Collagen Cloud Matcha is equal parts pretty and purposeful. It’s layered, frothy, and built for your skin and your Instagram handle. It works, mostly because it still tastes like matcha. The collagen just exists in the background, doing its thing (we assume).
AT Mokai, Hill Crest Building, Ground Floor, Dr Ambedkar Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West.
COST Rs 350
A pop for skin
Collipop. Pic courtesy/Basicallyhealthy.in
Collipop might just be peak wellness. This is a watermelon-flavoured, sugar-free, functional lollipop for adults. It’s everything a lollipop is, minus the sugar, but this one has a soft centre packed with vegan collagen-building amino acids and prebiotics. Its makers claim that it’s great for gut health, low-calorie snacking, and gives you the ego boost responsible decision making can bring.
At Basicallyhealthy.in
COST Rs 350 for 1 pack (5 pieces)
Burger+
McDonalds’s plant-based Protein Plus slices in vegetarian burgers. Pics courtesy/McDonalds
You know the protein obsession has reached its peak when fast food offers it up. McDonalds India, earlier this year, launched a Protein Plus slice. No kidding, it’s a cheese-flavoured slice that helps you hit your goals.
Developed with Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), it adds 5gms of plant-based protein to your burger for Rs 25. It’s vegetarian, and made for you to bite into a McAloo Tikki with lesser guilt.
AT McDonalds outlets across Mumbai
COST Rs 25 extra with any burger
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
