Milk is incredibly beneficial for our health, especially for children’s growth. However, kids often turn their noses up at plain milk. To tackle this issue, the market offers a range of powders like Horlicks that claim to enhance milk’s flavor while adding extra nutritional benefits. Unfortunately, many of these powders are high in sugar and artificial flavors, which can be more harmful than beneficial. A healthier option is to make a tasty, protein-rich powder at home. It might sound a bit complicated, but it’s actually quite simple. Let’s go through the recipe!
Ingredients for Homemade Healthy Horlicks
To make a healthy, protein-rich powder at home, you’ll need a few basic ingredients from your kitchen, such as:
- 1 cup of wheat
- About 50 grams of almonds
- 50 grams of peanuts
- 50 grams of milk powder
- 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder (optional, for a chocolate flavor)
Easy Preparation Method
Making this nutritious and tasty Horlicks powder at home is easy. Here’s how:
- Prepare the Wheat: First, thoroughly rinse the wheat and soak it for 1-2 nights until it becomes soft and breaks easily. Make sure to change the water regularly. Once the wheat is soft, sprout it by wrapping it in a thin cloth and setting it aside for a day or so. You’ll see small sprouts within 1-1.5 days. Let these sprouted grains dry completely, either in sunlight or under a fan, ensuring they are moisture-free.
- Roast and Grind the Wheat: Once the wheat is completely dry, roast it on low heat until it emits a pleasant aroma. Grind the roasted wheat into a fine powder using a mixer. Sift the powder to ensure it’s very fine, which will help it dissolve well in milk.
- Prepare the Nuts: Roast the peanuts and almonds separately on low heat. Once roasted, remove the peanut skins. Grind the roasted peanuts and almonds into a fine powder, ensuring they don’t release too much oil. Add sugar to taste, and sift this powder as well.
- Combine and Flavor: In the final step, mix the wheat powder with the peanut-almond powder. Add milk powder for extra flavor and creaminess. You can mix in cardamom powder for a subtle, aromatic flavor, or cocoa powder if your children prefer a chocolate taste.
Your healthy and delicious homemade Horlicks powder is ready! Mix it into milk to give your kids a tasty drink full of natural goodness and nutrients.