Dairy-free diets are in demand. Whether you are lactose intolerant, have a dairy allergy, follow a vegan diet, or simply want to try the tasty selection of plant-based milks. Almond Milk is an amazing option. With its delicate nutty flavour and a fluffy and creamy texture, unsweetened dairy milk almond has less calories than skimmed cow’s milk. However, almond milk has less proteins than dairy milk. It contains vitamin E which helps to maintain the skin and eyes as well as boosting the immune system. Most varieties are also enriched with calcium and other nutrients like vitamin D. Its subtle taste can be used in sweet and savoury recipes, and a splash of unsweetened almond milk makes a lovely addition to coffee or chocolate. Ideal for baking, cooking, desserts, or smoothies it makes tasty cakes, biscuits and even rice pudding.
Here is a fun recipe to get a full intake of almonds in the most Indian way!
Badam Milk
INGREDIENTS
- ¼ cup approx. 30 badam / almonds
- 2¼ cup almond/skim milk
- few thread saffron / kesar
- 3 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder / elachi powder
INSTRUCTIONS
- Firstly, soak ¼ cup almonds in hot water for 30 minutes
- Peel off the almond skin and transfer them into a blender
- Add in ¼ cup milk of your choice and blend them all into a smooth paste and keep aside.
- In a large hot plate heat 2 cups of milk and stirring them occasionally
- Add in the prepared badam paste
- Add a few threads of saffron,3 tsp sugar and stir well
- Simmer for 5 minutes until milk thickens
- Then add in ¼ tsp cardamom powder and stir well
- Serve badam milk hot or chilled garnished with few saffron threads
NOTES
- Soak the almonds in hot water to peel off the skin easily
- You may garnish with a few blanched almonds / badam to enhance the flavour
- Additionally, if serving almond milk for toddlers make sure to filter it and skip sugar
- Furthermore, you may adjust the amount of sugar to your preference
Your dessert and sweet cravings can be fulfilled with chocolate almond milk. The perfect concoction of chocolate and almonds is healthy and is satisfying your evening hunger pangs.
Benefits of Chocolate Almond Milk
- No saturated fats: Though this is a chocolate-based beverage, it contains heart-healthy and monounsaturated fats and is free of saturated fats. Thus, making it a smart way to indulge your sweet tooth without affecting your weight.
- Excellent source of vitamin calcium, vitamins D & E: The rich source of calcium, vitamins D & E in chocolate almond milk drink will keep your bones stronger as well as your skin and hair healthy.
- A refreshing alternative to dairy milk: Almond milk is the ideal non-dairy beverage for anyone who is lactose intolerant, and no better way when you can enjoy the taste of health with a hint of chocolate .It is filled with an excellent source of vitamin A and other healthy nutrients. It acts as a refreshing alternative to dairy milk, so you no longer have to skip your protein, and calcium power.
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