Before moving on to the delicious date almond milkshake recipe, let’s talk about the last week of the month of Ramzan and the excitement surrounding the upcoming Eid festivities! As we continue observing the fasting month, it’s a great opportunity to explore and celebrate Ramzan recipes.
Iftar, the time when the day-long fast is broken at sunset, traditionally involves consuming dates and milk. Today, we have a delightful recipe that combines these two ingredients into a yummilicious treat perfect for toddlers. By preparing this special date almond milkshake, you can ensure that even the littlest ones can actively participate in breaking the fast alongside the adults. It’s a wonderful way to create a sense of togetherness and inclusion during this sacred time.
Now, let’s dive into the recipe and discover how to make this delightful and nourishing date almond milkshake for your little ones to enjoy during Iftar and throughout the month of Ramzan.
Nutritional Benefits of Dates for Toddlers
- Provide instant energy
- Protects the liver and stomach
- Is a good laxative and prevents constipation
- Rich in iron
- High in calcium and magnesium making them great for growing bones
- Promotes dental health for developing teeth
When buying dates for your toddler, opt for organic as far as possible, and check for sulfite free versions. Buy dates that are completely ripe and soft.
Date Almond Milkshake
Ingredients
- 10-12 soft dates, pitted and chopped
- 6-8 almonds, peeled (soak in warm water for a few hours for easy peeling) (or use 1/2 tbsp of Dry Fruits Powder)
- 1/4 cup hot milk
- 1 3/4 cups cold milk
- Honey to taste
Method
1. Soak the peeled almonds and dates in hot milk for 30 minutes.
2. Grind the almonds and dates along with the milk to a smooth puree.
3. In a blender, blend together the cold milk and date-almond puree till completely combined and smooth. If necessary, add some honey to taste.
You can skip a step and use ready made Dry fruits powder instead of peeling and grinding almonds. Do keep in mind that you can’t give honey to babies under 1 year of age. This is a really easy and very nutritious drink for toddlers. You can make it a great drink for summer by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the blender. To make it thicker, add a small banana. There are so many ways to make this drink, so if you’re out of ideas for Ramzan, now you know what to do!!
Date Almond Milkshake
Ingredients
- 10-12 soft dates pitted and chopped
- 6-8 almonds peeled (soak in warm water for a few hours for easy peeling)
- 1/4 cup hot milk
- 1 3/4 cups cold milk
- Honey to taste
Instructions
- Soak the peeled almonds and dates in hot milk for 30 minutes.
- Grind the almonds and dates along with the milk to a smooth puree.
- In a blender, blend together the cold milk and date-almond puree till completely combined and smooth. If necessary, add some honey to taste.
My son is 1.6years old. Doesn’t drink plain cows milk. We add 1 scoop of formula milk for taste. Is it fine to offer almond dates milk everyday or cows milk with one date everyday?
Hey Reena,
Yes you can add Date Almond milkshake to your baby in cow’s milk daily or on alternate days. It is best if you feed it on alternate days. The rest of the days you can make some health drinks in home or you can use some other health drinks to add into the milk and can feed your child.
Hii Hema
Nice recipe, at present I m giving milk boiled with 2 dates to my three year old boy once in a day.
Am. I doing right thing?
Hi Anamika,
You are right 🙂
Can I give this shake to 7.5 month baby
Do keep in mind that you can’t give honey to babies under 1 year of age, rest should be fine. Feed small quantities.
Hi…can I add home made dates syrup into my 6 months old kids food daily.or can I use jagarry syrup .please suggest