Ayurvedic Postpartum Lactation Almond Drink
Ayurvedic Postpartum Lactation Almond Drink
Ingredients
For the Nourishing Drink
- 1 cup raw almonds, soaked in water overnight (at least 8 hours)
- water, for soaking almonds
- 4 pitted dates, pitted
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
Instructions
- 1
Place the raw almonds in a bowl or jar and cover them generously with water. Let them soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to soften and aid in digestion.
⏱️ 480 min
- 2
Once soaked, drain the almonds and rinse them. To peel, gently rub the almonds between your fingers or in a clean kitchen towel; the skins should slip off easily. Discard the skins.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the fennel seeds and saffron threads with 1/2 cup of the warmed whole milk. Let this mixture steep for 5 minutes to allow the flavors and color to infuse.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the peeled almonds, pitted dates, the steeped fennel and saffron milk mixture, and the remaining 2 cups of warmed whole milk to a high-speed blender.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no visible almond pieces. This may take 1-2 minutes, depending on your blender.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the frothy almond drink into serving glasses. Serve immediately while warm for optimal nourishment.
⏱️ 1 min
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Ayurvedic Postpartum Lactation Almond Drink
Ingredients
For the Nourishing Drink
- 1 cup raw almonds, soaked in water overnight (at least 8 hours)
- water, for soaking almonds
- 4 pitted dates, pitted
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
Instructions
- 1
Place the raw almonds in a bowl or jar and cover them generously with water. Let them soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to soften and aid in digestion.
⏱️ 480 min - 2
Once soaked, drain the almonds and rinse them. To peel, gently rub the almonds between your fingers or in a clean kitchen towel; the skins should slip off easily. Discard the skins.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the fennel seeds and saffron threads with 1/2 cup of the warmed whole milk. Let this mixture steep for 5 minutes to allow the flavors and color to infuse.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the peeled almonds, pitted dates, the steeped fennel and saffron milk mixture, and the remaining 2 cups of warmed whole milk to a high-speed blender.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no visible almond pieces. This may take 1-2 minutes, depending on your blender.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the frothy almond drink into serving glasses. Serve immediately while warm for optimal nourishment.
⏱️ 1 min