Malted Smoothie
A Malted Smoothie is a thick, creamy, and indulgent blended beverage that combines the classic, nostalgic flavor of malted milk powder with the refreshing texture of a fruit or ice cream-based smoothie. It typically features ingredients like malted milk powder, milk, ice cream or frozen yogurt, and often a banana or other fruit for natural sweetness and body. This drink is a popular offering in American diners, ice cream parlors, and smoothie shops, representing a cross between a traditional milkshake and a modern smoothie.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate and high-sugar beverage, deriving its calories primarily from the natural sugars in fruit, the added sugars in malted milk powder and ice cream, and the lactose in dairy. It provides a quick source of energy along with key nutrients like calcium, potassium, and some B vitamins from the malted barley.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 72 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 58 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 650 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 large smoothie (480 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'malted' component comes from malted barley flour, which is sprouted, dried, and ground. This process not only gives the drink its distinctive, toasty, caramel-like flavor but also adds enzymes that can aid in digestion and a nutritional boost of B vitamins and minerals.
