Malted Chocolate Milk
Malted Chocolate Milk is a rich, creamy beverage made by blending milk with chocolate syrup or powder and malted milk powder. It is a classic American diner and soda fountain drink, often served cold or warm. The malt adds a distinctive, toasty depth of flavor that sets it apart from regular chocolate milk.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the milk, chocolate, and malt. It provides a good source of calcium and vitamin D, with a typical 1-cup serving containing roughly 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.0 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'malt' in the name comes from malted milk powder, a blend of malted barley, wheat, and evaporated milk, which was originally developed as a nutritional supplement in the late 19th century. Its popularity surged in American soda fountains, making it a nostalgic comfort drink.
