Description
An almond milkshake is a thick, nutrient dense beverage made by blending softened almonds with liquid milk, sweeteners, and warm aromatic spices like green cardamom and vanilla extract. Unlike synthetic commercial shakes packed with heavy artificial syrups and artificial colorings, this beverage derives its creamy body and distinct flavor profile directly from real whole nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup almonds, soaked for 4–6 hours
- 2 cups cold milk
- 2–3 tbsp sugar, to taste
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4–5 ice cubes
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds, for garnish
- Optional: a pinch of saffron
Instructions
- Drain and peel the soaked almonds.
- Add almonds, cold milk, sugar, cardamom powder, and vanilla extract to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add ice cubes and blend again for a few seconds.
- Pour into chilled glasses.
- Garnish with chopped almonds and a few saffron strands, if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: ~230 kcal
Keywords: badam milkshake recipe, almond smoothie recipe, homemade almond milk drink