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In the present study, Powder formulation as an energy drink was developed by using ingredients which have proved for its nutritional potential. The key ingredients include millets, wheat, cashew, Almond, pista, oats, Pumpkin seed, Sunflower seed, almond gum, Flax seed, Walnut, Melon seed and Monk fruit which is used as a sweetening agent to mask the unpleasant taste. The powder formulation is mainly used to enhance the immunity in malnutrition deficiencies. Granules of energy drink powder was prepared using almond gum with varying concentration of 1 and 2% w/v. Evaluation studies of powder formulation was carried out such as Sensory studies, Moisture content, Sieve analysis and Nutritional content. The F1 formulation was found to be better compared to F2, F3 and F4 since dough was adhered to the mesh which may be due to the oil contents which are comparatively more. In F1 formulation, the granules are retained 95%more on the 44 Mesh size and in the range of 345-375mm. The energy drink powder contains more amount of nutrients which will in turn helps to boost the energy and reduce the hunger. Hence, Formulation delays feeling of hunger for up to four hours. Therefore, an attempt was made to prepare a powder formulation as an energy drink.