It’s natural that children of different ages choose various types of drinks during individual seasons and situations. When it is winter, the weather gets cooler and you, especially your children, want to warm them up for a cozy and comfortable feeling. People need to adapt and adjust to the chilly winter atmosphere to lead and enjoy the nippy season comfortably. Other than clothes, you need to ensure a healthy diet for your children during the cold months. Let’s check out some healthy and delicious Winter Drinks for Children.
Some Kids Friendly Winter Drinks to Try at Home
Homemade Masala Milk
A glass of Masala Milk works extraordinarily as an easy drink in the morning and at the end of the day. Masala Milk Powder is both tasty and energetic for the kids. Ingredients of this drink ensure wonderful healing activities, a healthy heart, and fresh skin.
Ingredients
Turmeric Powder, Almonds, Elaichi, Cashews, Saffron, Pumpkin seeds, Pepper and Rose Petals.
Process of preparing
To prepare one glass of Masala Milk, mix 2 teaspoons of powder in a glass of hot or chilled milk. Add jaggery as needed. Stir well and drink or serve the refreshing one.
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Healing Turmeric Tea
It is made from the little moppet foods Turmeric milk masala that is a very delicious and yummy drink for the children for warming them up in the cold weather in winter.
Ingredients
turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, immune-boosting spices, lemon, and sweetened with a mix of honey.
Process of preparing
First, churn the ingredients in a small saucepan. Then spout the tea through a filter into a mug. After that add honey. You can make these ingredients double to make a bigger batch. Finally, your toddler will love to drink this tonic.
Multigrain Drink Powder
This powder may help your child gain weight, aid brain development, gain bone strength, build and boost muscle growth and immunity.
Ingredients
Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Foxtail Millet, Finger Millet, Barnyard Millet, Sago, Almond, Kodo Millet, Cashew, Pista, Corn, Horsegram, and Sesame Seeds.
Process of preparing
Clean your hands before preparing food. Make sure all things are thoroughly clean. just before preparing the food. Mix up 1 cup water with 1.5 Tbsp honey or 2 tsp sugar per 1 cup water. Add 3 tbsp multi grain powder. Mix well and serve as a snugly drink.
Kesar Badam Milk Mix
It is a Nutritious, Healthy & Refreshing Powder mix drink for children during the winter season. It attains a get-ready mood for both toddlers and adults.
Ingredients
Badam, Kesar pieces, Almonds, hot milk, Candy sugar, or sugar.
Process of preparing
First, make Badam Milk Powder through a step-by-step process. Then add 1-2 tbsp of this powder with 1 cup of hot milk. While making the mix for babies and small kids, avoid adding large pieces of elements. These slices can be a problem for the kids to drink. Stir well and enjoy.
You can consider this cozy item for any festive drink, especially for a warm and fresh start to the New year. It is a drink that warms to take the chill out of cold feelings in winter. Although lemon adds some citrus zing, the cinnamon and nutmeg give a fresh festive flavor. Blended juices turn it sweet enough to fascinate all to cheer up!
Ingredients
Lemon pill, cinnamon, nutmeg, pineapple juice, cranberry juice,
Process of preparing
It’s easy to make this drink. Combine all the ingredients as the quantity required for a healthy and kid-friendly menu.
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
This creamy & chocolatey recipe has a peanut butter flavor which can be a delicious warm drink for your kids to enjoy after playing in the snow!
Ingredients
2 cups milk, 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate (6 TBS), ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, 4 TBS granulated sugar, 1 TBS cocoa powder, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, ⅛ tsp sea salt
Process of preparing
First, take milk, chocolate, peanut butter, and sugar to a small saucepan and heat until chocolate is melted while Stirring continuously.
Then add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt (optional) and stir until completely combined and warm. Finally, cover and remove from heat.
Apple Pie Winter Smoothie
You can try this super tasty drink when there is an abundance of apples in the market.
Ingredients
1 red apple, 2 tablespoons gluten-free oats, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ tablespoon maple syrup, 1 cup milk(240 mL), of choice
Process of preparing
First, take the apple, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and milk in a blender and blend at high speed for 3 minutes.
Then transfer the apple mixture to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until just warmed through. Finally, pour into a mug and serve immediately.
Golden Milk Latte
Golden latte has good smells and huge health benefits. So you can try it for your kids.
Ingredients
1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder, ½ teaspoon almond powder, 1 tablespoon honey, or as per taste
Process of preparing
First, boil the milk and then add turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper powder. Next, heat the milk for a few minutes on a low flame and add almond powder, and put off the flame. Stir well. Lastly, add honey and give a quick stir. Serve warm.
Hot Lemonade
Basically, Lemonade is a summer drink but this hot lemonade is shaped for the winter season. The lemon-hot water mixture is perfect for restoring the body, and turmeric has huge healing benefits. You can add sugar according to the choice of your child.
Ingredients
1 cup boiling water, Juice of half lemon, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, red chili powder (Pinch), coarse sea salt (Pinch), Pinch raw cane sugar like Sucanat
Process of preparing
Take all ingredients in a mug and stir well.
Bottom Line
So far, we have discussed some yummy healthy winter drink recipes for children and other members of your family. To give way to your children this cold winter, don’t miss out to introduce these amazing drinks. Wish you a healthy and cozy family time!
Source: United News of Bangladesh