Homemade almond /Badam milk powder is a nutrition rich powder which makes a great health drink for kids. It is sure a healthy alternative to the commercial health drinks which are loaded with synthetic nutrients. For more information on grinding nuts without lumps, check here for tips.
Health Benefits of homemade almond powder:
- Almond is rich in calcium hence strengthen the bones.
- Helpful for brain development.
- Excellent source of alkaline hence helps to strengthen the immune system.
- Rich in Vitamin E hence keeps the skin glowing.
Why peeling the skin of the almond is recommended for making this almond powder :
Though peeling takes a lot of time, its highly recommended for babies, toddlers, and kids. Here is the advantage of the same: peeling the skin off from the almonds eliminates the toxic effects produced by the almond skin and makes it easily digestible for babies and kids.
When to introduce this almond powder to babies & how to use this homemade almond powder?
This Homemade almond powder can be given to babies of age nine months plus. When you begin, start with one teaspoon of this almond powder and check whether the baby shows an allergic reaction. Check it for three days, and if the baby is not allergic to it, you can increase the amount gradually. You could consume this homemade almond powder in the below ways.
- Add a teaspoon of it to purees, mashed food, vegetable soups, milkshakes, etc. while cooking to increase the nutritional value and taste.
- Just sprinkle this powder to this sweet poha & offer to toddlers and kids which is a healthy alternative to cornflakes.
- Use this powder to make almond milk. Add it to milk and offer as a health drink to toddlers and adults. Check this recipe for almond milk preparation. Just replace the freshly grounded almond powder with this instant almond powder mix.
- Use this almond powder to make instant ladoos, cookies, etc
Here is how to make homemade almond milk powder for babies, toddlers, and kids.
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Homemade Almond Powder Recipe for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids|Homemade Badam Milk Powder
Ingredients
- Almonds/Badam - ½ cup
- Palm Sugar - ¼ cup
- Whole Cardamom - 3 nos
- Saffron - ¼ Tsp
Instructions
- Measure the almonds & palm sugar using a measuring cup as mentioned in the ingredients table & keep it ready. Next step is to blanch the almonds. Heat a cup of water in a saucepan until rolling boil and add almonds to it. Keep it undisturbed for 3 minutes.
- After 3 minutes, add cold water to it and drain the water thoroughly from it. Transfer the drained almonds to a clean absorbent cloth or a towel and pat dry it.
- Peel the skin off from the almonds and pat dry them once again. Then dry roast the blanched almonds in a pan until it's completely dry. Keep aside and cool it down. Take palm sugar and cardamom to a blender and give a run. Don't grind too much.
- Now add the roasted almonds along with saffron to the same blender and blend it to a smooth powder. Cool it down and store in an airtight container. For a very smooth powder, sieve it and store.
Nutrition
Here is the video recipe for how to make homemade almond powder for babies and toddlers
Method:
Notes :
- You can store this homemade almond powder in an airtight container, Keep it in the refrigerator if you live in humid weather. It stays well 2 to 3 months if handled correctly.
- Skip palm sugar or any sugar for babies below one year.
- You can use ¼ cup of cashews to this almond mix. Just dry roast them and blend along with almonds.
- Instead of Palm sugar, you can use white rock sugar. But adding white sugar is not that healthy for kids.
- Adjust the palm sugar quantity according to the sweetness you prefer.
- Make sure you cool down entirely after roasting & blending. Otherwise, it will let out moisture.
- Don't grind too much as it may leave out the oil.
- Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
Barkha
Can we avoid adding sugar for 14 months baby
gkfooddiary
Yes u can skip. Sugar is mainly added to make it fine powder. Also i have used Palm sugar which is nutritious than white sugar.
Rekha Vijayakumar
Hi, can I add pistachios along with almonds??
gkfooddiary
Yes you can add
Anupama Agrawal
Can we soak almonds for night instead of b
Anupama Agrawal
Can we soak almonds for night instead of blanching ? All other process will same
gkfooddiary
Soaking overnight make it release more oil. Hence the powder may form lumps. So its mot recommended
Prabha T
If the almond powder has lumps after grinding, what can i do.? Can i store it for a month? Or how long can i store it?
Prabha T
If the almond powder has lumps after grinding, what can i do.? Can i store it for a month? Or how long can i store it?
gkfooddiary
Store it in refrigerator and use it. It stays good for a month if handled properly
Prabha T
If the almond powder has lumps after grinding, what can i do.? Can i store it for a month? Or how long can i store it?
gkfooddiary
Store it in refrigerator and use it. It stays good for a month if handled properly
Jane
Thanks for the lectures, please what can be used in place of cerdamom and saffron.
gkfooddiary
There is no replacement for saffron and cardamom. You can simply skip them and make powder. Cardamom and saffron are added to give additional flavour and also to ensure easier digestion.
Sweety
How to use this for babies
gkfooddiary
The uses of this powder is given above in the post. Pasting it here:
You could consume this homemade almond powder in below ways.
Add a tsp of it to purees, mashed food, vegetables soups, milkshakes etc while cooking to increase the nutritional value and taste.
Just sprinkle this powder to this sweet poha & offer to toddlers and kids which is a healthy alternative to cornflakes.
Use this powder to make almond milk. Add it to milk and offer as a health drink to toddlers and adults. Check this recipe for almond milk preparation. Just replace the freshly grounded almond powder with this instant almond powder mix.
Use this malted cereal mix powder to make instant ladoos, cookies etc
Rathinaa Deepak
Can I add this powder to ragi porridge for 9 month old? Can I add it while cooking the porridge?
gkfooddiary
Yes you can add. Add it at the end and mix well. Cook further for 2 minutes and switch off
Shwethaa
Can walnut be added to this nuts powder?pls do reply...thanks in advance
gkfooddiary
yes you can add 1/4 cup of walnuts
Su
I know you have mentioned it for babies. But can you consume this while pregnant like first trimester? I have been for some good almond recipes.
gkfooddiary
yes you can ...if you have no nuts allergies
Juhie jahan
Can I mix it with formula milk and give to my 16 months old
gkfooddiary
you can mix with cows milk and give..better to avoid mixing with formula
Milly
Can i give this to my 5 month old baby ? Plz do reply
gkfooddiary
its suitable after 8 months
Sathya chitra
Hi i made today not grinded too much. But after grinding its oily n sticky .why?? I dry roasted too.
gkfooddiary
two reasons
1. you should ground in 10 sec intervals...and the blender/mixie shouldn't be wet(completely dry).. Good quality blender ground fine..I used preethi brand mixie
2. dry roast until dry..dry roasting for long time may result sticky powder..
Now you can store the powder in refrigerator and use
Sai
Hi
Can I mix the powder with formula and give to my 11months old baby ,as I cannot give her cows milk till she turns to 1
Kalyani
I don't think it can be added to formula milk. Instead, You can try adding to any baby food like purees, porridges, soups, stews, pancakes, etc
Deepu
I tried this..but when I mix with milk it's not getting blended with milk..so I need to filter it..what can I do?
Kalyani
If you sieved adequately, then most of it will get resolved while boiling milk. If not, you can add the powder to the boiling milk and mix for 2 mins, then switch off the flame.
Jeni
Can we add dates syrup with almond powder in milk
Kalyani
yes
Anjana S
Can we add badam powder along with boost or horlicks
Kalyani
better not to mix it
poorni
hi mam,
can we add pista and can we give this drink everyday in the morning
Kalyani
yes you can add pista. weekly 3-4 times you can give