Apple Milkshake Recipe

Apples are one of the most popular fruits around the world. Several kinds of research have been conducted on the health benefits of the fruit. The fruit is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and a variety of other nutrients, and therefore, it is an ideal fruit for babies after a certain age. You can also prepare an apple milkshake to add the goodness of milk to your baby’s diet. The recipe for the apple milkshake for toddlers is easy to make and so delicious that your little one is sure to enjoy it every single time you make it. Here’s how you can make an apple milkshake for your munchkin.

How to Make an Apple Milkshake for Toddlers?

Let’s learn how to make a quick and delicious apple milkshake for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Cooking Method: Blender

Type of Meal: Vegetarian

Suitable For: Any toddler above 15 months of age

Meal Schedule: Breakfast, mid-morning snack or Lunch

Recipe Type: Beverage

Ingredients

Instructions

By now, you must already have a vague idea about how the recipe is to be made. Follow this step-by-step process to make this quick and easy apple milkshake recipe:

1. Wash the apples thoroughly.
2. Peel the fruits, remove the core and chop them into small pieces.
3. Put the fruit pieces into a blender jar.
4. Add the soaked almonds and blend the ingredients. You may skip the almonds if your baby has allergic to nuts.
5. Add sugar depending on the sweetness of the apples.
6. Pour milk into the jar and blend again.
7. Check the consistency of the milkshake and ensure all ingredients are perfectly blended.
8. If the milkshake is too thick, add a little more milk.
9. Pour the apple milkshake in a glass and sprinkle some cinnamon powder.
10. You can also add finely chopped apples to the milkshake.

Recipe Tips

The recipe is extremely simple and effortless to prepare; however, do not miss the following points before or during the preparation.

• Do not forget to remove the seeds from the apple.
• Chop the apples into small pieces that can blend easily.
• Soak the almonds overnight in cold water or 2 to 3 hours in warm water before blending them with the apples.
• Remove the skin of the almonds before putting them in the blender.
• This milkshake is for babies and toddlers. Therefore, ensure that the milk is not very cold or chilled.
• Wash the blender jar thoroughly to ensure there is no smell or particles left of any previous preparation.

Nutrition Information (Per 100 Grams)

Health Benefits

Home-made apple milkshake baby food recipe has numerous health benefits for your child. The prominent ones are:

• The vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre in the apple milkshake are essential for your baby’s overall health as they neutralise free radicles, prevent diabetes and blood pressure, and keep cardiovascular health in check (1) (2).
• The calcium in the milk is great for your baby’s bones and teeth development (3).
• Minerals and vitamins in the milkshake are a must for the development of muscle tissue, skin, organs, blood and bones in babies.
• Apples are known to prevent diarrhoea in babies as it is high in fibre (4).
• Offer apple milkshakes regularly; you need not worry about kids not getting proper nutrition.
• During the summer months, it can be a refreshing beverage for your little one.

Buying Guide

• Buy organic and fresh food items if possible.
• Prefer cow’s milk for your baby as it is easy to digest.
• Make sure the apples are fresh.
• Although the skin of the apple is full of nutrients, ensure it doesn’t have a layer of wax on it. The wax layer makes apples look shiny but isn’t good for your baby’s health. Peeling the apples can help take care of this issue.
• Always peel the soaked almonds as the peel has tannin, which is a nutrient inhibitor.

FAQs

1. At what age can children consume apple milkshakes?

Toddlers above 8-9 months of age can start having an apple milkshake, but it is ideal to serve an apple milkshake to children around 14-15 months of age.

2. If my toddler is allergic to regular milk, what should I do?

You can replace regular cow or bovine milk with coconut milk or almond milk. Make sure your child is also not allergic to these two kinds of milk as well.

The health of your baby should always be a top priority. Therefore, you should always provide nutrition along with taste. Apple milkshake is yet another delicious and nutritious recipe to add to your baby’s diet. Give your baby a glassful of nutrients several times a week to provide all the nutrients he/she need during the growth years. Furthermore, as they grow up, they will also develop healthy eating habits that will reap benefits in the long run.

References/Resources:

1. Ko. D. Y, Ku. K. M; Effect of Anti-Obesity and Antioxidant Activity through the Additional Consumption of Peel from ‘Fuji’ Pre-Washed Apple; Foods; PubMed Central; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8871014/; February 2022

2. Stone. W. L, Pham. T, Mohiuddin. S. S; Biochemistry, Antioxidants; StatPearls Publishing; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541064/

3. What is the best milk for children?; Children’s Health; https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/what-is-the-best-milk-for-children

4. How to treat diarrhea in kids; Children’s Health; https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/how-to-treat-diarrhea-in-kids

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