Dry fruit milkshake is a thick shake with dried fruit, milk and topped with saffron for a filling snack or beverage option.
I am not a fruit+milk = milkshake kind of a mom, although its possibly the easiest way to feed a child with fruits. I feel the texture of the fruit & the fibre content undergoes a drastic change , not to mention that according to ayurveda, fruits and milk taken together increases toxicity in the body, and might lead to infections later.
But sometimes, I do give in to make this dry fruit milkshake or even the Apple-cinnamon milkshake when we are running out of time for a quick snack or I am too tired to whip up a decent mid-evening snack.
So, coming to today’s dish, its made with just 5 ingredients It’s a no brainer and actually requires no recipe per se.
Make any additions to this as per your palate. And treat your kids (and yourself) with this yummy drink.
Who all can benefit from this milkshake ?
Active, young kids
Those who are fasting (religious purposes) and are restricted with many foods
Post workout recipe
Quick snack for teenagers who are too busy to grab a bite
Those who are trying to gain weight. You can skip the ice cream though 🙂
Here are some more Smoothies / Milkshakes you may like on the blog:
Prep time : 10 mins | No cook | Serves : 3
Cuisine – Indian ; Course : Beverage / Light Snack
What you need to make Dry fruits milkshake
- 25 grams almonds
- 25 grams figs
- 25 grams raisins
- 250 ml Milk (I used Low fat)
- Saffron – few strands
- 2 scoops Kesar pista Ice cream
How to make Dry Fruits Milkshake
- Pit the anjeer and blanch the almonds (optional – I used 2 TBSP of home made almond Meal)
- Blend the dry fruits with a little milk first.
- When they are pureed, add the ice cream and the rest of the milk and blend again to a thickish drink with some ice cubes.
- Strain and serve chilled topped with saffron strands
Dry fruit Milkshake | Easy Snack Recipe
Equipment
- Wet Blender
Ingredients
- 25 grams almonds
- 25 grams figs
- 25 grams raisins
- 250 ml Milk I used Low fat
- 2 strand Saffron
- 2 scoops Kesar pista Ice cream Sub with any neutral ice cream that you prefer
Instructions
- Pit the anjeer and blanch the almonds (optional – I used 2 TBSP of home made almond Meal)
- Blend the dry fruits with a little milk first.
- When they are pureed, add the ice cream and the rest of the milk and blend again to a thickish drink with some ice cubes.
- Strain and serve chilled topped with saffron strands
Nice healthy summer cooler.
Very delicious treat for this summer
Kalyani..just the same as you.Even I dont like.milk and fruits..but this shake looks healthy and fantastic!!
Oh dear, this looks so tempting…kids will go crazy for this.
Looks just yummy and delicious!
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delicious and cooling shake. Todays post :http://nayanas-kitchen-kreations.blogspot.in/2013/05/spicy-pumpkin-soup-italian-style.html
My kid at home read pati who likes only walnuts should be given this with all the dry fruits. Good one 🙂
Looks yummy Kalyani. can be a perfect thirst quencher if chilled.
so delicious with the ice cream
looks so refreshing,perfect and healthy milkshake for summer…
Looks very pretty and definitely a yummy one!!
Lovely combination and good one for summer.
Perfect for weather..Looks tempting..
That is one delicious looking milkshake. Healthy & nutritious too.
ohhh that's lovely!!! sooper delicious!!!
I too read that milk and fruits are not to be mixed. But I do make milkshakes once in a while.This one is great treat for summer!
Such a lovely, filling and delicious dry fruit milkshake. Easily can be enjoyed as a dessert or as a light meal.
Yes Mayuri, works great as a dessert too. thanks !
Kalyani, I am on your side regarding the ayurvedic combinations with milk. Thats why I have only mango shake and badam shake posts on my blog so far. I have some figs lying idle since long. Will make this shake and chill out this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. Neha. Always better to be on the safer side with toxicity inducing foods, right?
Look at that lovely colour for this dry fruits milkshake. I am sure my people will be happy to gulp this down without an extra thought.
Yay! go for it