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Malted milk powder

Sweet powder of malted barley, wheat and milk that gives malts, shakes and baked goods a toasty, nostalgic flavour.

Also called: malt powder, malted milk, malted drink powder

1 recipe with it

What it is

A powder made by evaporating malted barley and wheat with milk. It is light tan, fine and slightly sticky, and dissolves into drinks. It is sweeter and milkier than plain barley malt powder and has no active enzymes. Chocolate malted drink mixes add cocoa and sugar on top.

How it’s used

  • Blended into milkshakes ('malts')
  • Stirred into hot milk as a bedtime drink
  • Flavouring cookies, brownies, frosting and ice cream
  • Sprinkled over desserts

Characteristics

Taste
Sweet, toasty, nutty and milky.
Aroma
Like malted biscuits.
Texture
Fine powder that clumps in humid air.
When cooked
Dissolves best in warm liquid; browns quickly in baking.
Sold as
powder
Cooking uses
Suitable for baking, Usually eaten raw

Storage

Cool, dry and dark. Keep tightly sealed in a dry place; if it absorbs moisture it turns into a hard cake. Refrigerating after opening helps in humid climates.

Diet, allergens and safety

Contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Caffeine-free
  • Contains milk, wheat and barley (gluten).

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
428 kcal
Protein
14.29 g
Carbohydrate
71.21 g
Fat
9.52 g
Fibre
0.1 g
Sugars
47.62 g

USDA FoodData Central: Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, powder, dairy based..

Substitutes

Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.

  • Milk powder — Gives milky richness but none of the malt; add a little brown sugar.

Related ingredients

Recipes with malted milk powder