Kid Friendly Khushaaf No Sugar
Delight your little ones with this wholesome and naturally sweet *Kid-Friendly Khushaaf No Sugar*, a nutritious spin on a traditional Middle Eastern dessert drink! Packed with the natural goodness of dried fruits like apricots, figs, dates, and raisins, this recipe requires no added sugar, making it a guilt-free treat that kids will love. Creamy milk, delicately infused with aromatic cardamom, serves as the base, while crunchy almonds, cashews, pistachios, and dried coconut strips add irresistible texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect as a nourishing snack or a fun, healthy dessert. Whether served warm on a cozy evening or chilled for a refreshing treat, this sugar-free khushaaf is a delightful way to introduce kids to the joy of naturally sweet flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Dried figs
- 1 cup Pitted dates
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Almonds
- 0.5 cup Cashews
- 0.5 cup Pistachios
- 0.25 cup Dried coconut strips
- 4 cups Milk (any type, such as dairy or non-dairy)
- 4 Cardamom pods
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
1. Chop the dried apricots, dried figs, and dates into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a bowl with the raisins.
2. Soak the chopped dried fruits in 2 cups of water for about 10 minutes to soften them.
3. While the fruits are soaking, roughly chop the almonds, cashews, and pistachios.
4. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk on medium-low heat and add the cardamom pods. Allow the milk to heat gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to infuse the cardamom flavor.
5. Drain the soaked dried fruits and add them to the saucepan with the milk. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring gently to combine.
6. Add the chopped nuts and dried coconut strips to the saucepan and stir thoroughly.
7. Remove the cardamom pods before serving. Serve warm or chilled in glasses.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.7 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 475 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 445.3 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.0 g | 207% | |
| Total Sugars | 336.7 g | ||
| Protein | 83.4 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 1878 mg | 144% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 6226 mg | 132% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
