Almond-Saffron Milk

Cooking Instructions

In a bowl, soak the almonds in the boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain. In a blender, puree the almonds and 1 cup of the milk to a fine paste. In a saucepan, combine the paste, the remaining milk, saffron threads, sugar, and cardamom, and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, bringing the mixture to a boil. On a cold winter night, serve this drink hot, or in summer, serve cold over ice.

Saffron threads impart a beautiful orange-yellow color and distinctive flavor and aroma to this refreshing drink.

PREPARATION TIME: 25 minutes    COOKING TIME: 25 minutes     SERVES: 4

Per Serving: 210 calories; 8g protein; 24g carbohydrates; 9g fat, 90mg sodium; 7.5mg cholesterol; 1g fiber

1/2 cup slivered almonds, blanched

1/2 tsp. saffron threads

1 cup boiling water

4 Tbsp. sugar or honey

3 cups 1% milk

1/8 tsp. ground cardamom