Almond & Date Milk (Warm Lactation Drink)
A gentle warm almond and date milk with cardamom and saffron — calcium and healthy fats from almonds, iron from dates, to support relaxation and letdown.
Total Time
15 min
Serves
1 person
Calories
230 kcal
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber2 g
- Calcium300 mg
Ingredients
- Milk – 1 cup
- Almonds, soaked and peeled – 5-6
- Dates, pitted – 2
- Cardamom powder – a pinch
- Saffron strands (optional) – 2-3
Instructions
- 1
Blend soaked almonds and dates with a little milk into a smooth paste.
- 2
Heat remaining milk in a saucepan; once warm, stir in the almond-date paste.
- 3
Add cardamom powder and saffron; simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Serve warm, ideally in the evening before a nursing session.
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber2 g
- Calcium300 mg
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