Badam Milk with Cardamom

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Badam Milk with Cardamom: Badam Milk with Cardamom, sweet almond milk beverage, served in an appropriate regional glass or…

Sweet almond milk beverage. A homestyle take on a drink from India, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

Prep 12 min

Flavor Cardamom

Serve Iced

Cooling 10 min

Total 22 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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3 ½ tbsp (55 g)almond butter
1 ¼ cups (300 ml)pasteurized whole milk
1 ½ tbsp (35 g)honey
14 tbsp (120 g)ice cubes
½ tsp (2 ml)pure vanilla extract
½ tsp (1 g)ground cardamom

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Instructions

Use commercially prepared, food-grade almond butter; check freshness and allergen labels.
Blend the signature nut or seed ingredient with milk and honey until smooth.
Add ice and vanilla and blend briefly until cold; strain only if traditionally appropriate and desired.
For this original cardamom adaptation, add 1 g ground cardamom to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
Pour into two glasses; serve promptly.

Tips

Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make badam milk with cardamom?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store badam milk with cardamom?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make badam milk with cardamom ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Sweet almond milk beverage. A homestyle take on a drink from India, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

320 Calories / serving

20.5g Fat

27.4g Carbs

10.8g Protein

23.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~640 cal · 41g fat · 55g carbs · 22g protein · 47g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

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