Badam/Almond Milk Bombs

This bomb is the unique and ultimate bomb bringing the all-time Indian favorite drink, badam milk in the form of a bomb!Badam (in Hindi or tamil for almonds) milk is a flavored milk with almonds and is highly aromatic with the added cardamom and saffron. Now imagine this drink in white chocolate shell, incredible, right? It is easy to make too! These are cute and amazing edible gifts too!

Almonds are very healthy and when given in this form, not only adults but kids too will go nuts over this nut based milk bomb! In this form, it is easier to add nutrition to picky eaters!

Almond kheer or almond/badam milk is one of the most popular drink served in many occasions in our homes. It is easier to make too. Store-bought mixes are also available for a quick and easy drink.  MTR Badam Milk Mix (used in this recipe) is very popular and nowadays there are many brands too. This mix can be used, which is basically milk powder, almond powder, cardamom, saffron. This mix can be made at home and used or store-bought ones can also be used. To add little more flavor, try adding Masala Milk Powder Mix in this bomb for extra nutty flavor as it has more nuts.

Good quality white chocolate should be used and I have used Ghirardelli Premium White Chocolate baking bar. These have cocoa butter and add flavor to the drink too! White chocolate chips can also be used, but try to use good quality ones to make smooth shells. A silicone mold with cavity size of 2.5-in is required to make the chocolate shells. If you make bigger shells, adjust accordingly the quantity of badam mix. Try a variation by making milk chocolate or dark chocolate shells. Or even flavor the almond milk mix with chocolate! There are many ways to make this tasty bomb!

Making this bomb is very easy. Just add a bomb to a cup and pour hot milk over it. It is satisfying to see the chocolate melt, releasing the contents. Stir and enjoy every sip of this delicious and rich drink!

I love the idea of bombs and always find excuses/ways to make bombs for any occasion. If you are like me, and if you love strawberries, then this White Chocolate Strawberry Bomb is the perfect one. These two types of bombs and Red Velvet Hot Cocoa bombs are perfect for Valentine's Day drink as the weather is still very cold. A piping hot drink is soothing and comforting. I love making and having cocoa bombs and along with the above the Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa bombs and Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs are our favorites!

Beetroot Pulao is a delicious and scrumptious pulao that is easy to prepare. The vibrant color of the pulao will be an invite for a wonderful meal. This Valentine's Day Special Menu is a special menu from breakfast to dinner, complete meals based on Indian Cuisine. Beetroot Hummus and Beetroot Falafel are amazing pink themed snacks that could be made into a meal too! Sweets and chocolates always come to mind when you Valentine's Day food ideas and this Valentine Treat Board is an amazing and fun way to celebrate the day with whole family! Rosemalai, Triple Chocolate M&M Giant Heart Cookie, Soft White Chocolate Strawberry Fudge are addicitve desserts for this theme. Very Berry Lassi, this Badam Milk Bombs, Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Bomb, and White Chocolate Strawberry Bomb

This delicious bomb is a great one to make a drink and enjoy every sip with your loved ones. This is filled with love that it is an amazing Valentine's Day drink. This is the second recipe for the theme "Valentines Special" in our Blogging Marathon. We share recipes in our blog on a chosen theme three days a week, for four weeks. Beetroot Falafel was shared earlier and this is the second. Check the blog tomorrow for another Valentine special!

I am also linking this to Share The Wealth, Thursday Favorite Things, What's For Dinner, Full Plate Thursday, and Wonderful Wednesday.

Ingredients

Makes 10

White chocolate bar - 8-oz, chopped

Saffron - 2 generous pinch

Badam/almond milk mix - 8-10 tbsp

Pistachios - 1 tbsp, chopped

Dried rose petals - 2 tbsp

For decoration (optional)

White chocolate chips - 2 tbsp

Rose petals or pistachios

Method

Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler. When it almost melted, remove from the double boiler, stir well to get a uniform, smooth, melted chocolate. Add the saffron.

Mix well and pour onto 2.5-in cavity silicone molds. Refrigerate for atleast 30 minutes. Carefully, remove the chocolate shells from the mold and set aside.

Warm a cookie sheet in oven, and rub half the shells to make the edges uniform. Fill with one and a half to two tablespoons of badam milk mix, a couple of pistachio bits, and dried rose petals.

Rub the unfilled shell on warm cookie sheet and the melted chocolate at the edge of the chocolate shell will act as a glue and seal the filled half shell to a sphere. Repeat with the remaing shells.

Melt the chocolate chips in microwave. Add a drop on each bomb. Add pistachios or rose petals for decoration. Store in a cool, dry place until use.

Instructions to make: Add a bomb to a cup, pour a cup of hot milk, stir, and enjoy.