Healthy Homemade “Milo” Recipe

Recipes, Wellness | Published | Last updated June 10, 2025

My Initial Hesitation

I’ll be honest, I was a little unsure about this healthy Milo homemade recipe before I tried it. How could a simple blend of crushed nuts and seeds ever replace that comforting cup of Milo we all know and love?

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Surprise! A Healthy Hot Chocolate Triumph

Admittedly, I was pleasantly surprised, actually quite thrilled with the result! As mothers, we know that having another healthy hot beverage option for the children is always a triumph. And they absolutely loved it!

Although this homemade Milo is richer in colour and even more ‘chocolatey’ than the original, this recipe certainly creates a mug-full of essential goodness that our little ones so desperately need. You know, you can rest safe in the knowledge that they are getting the right nutrients, and living a more sustainable life.

Finding Your Perfect Taste

I use two teaspoons of the nut and seed mix per mug of warmed milk.

The truth is you may wish to experiment, as it really comes down to personal taste. Get your family involved, kids love experimentation!

This recipe is versatile enough to be enjoyed with dairy, soy, rice, or almond milk, whatever you prefer.

Why I Activate My Nuts and Seeds

I usually always activate nuts and seeds before using them in recipes.

You do this by soaking them overnight and then dehydrating for a few hours (or drying in the oven for 1-2 hours also works just fine). 

Activated nuts, seeds, and grains are digested more easily, and therefore, more nutritious than raw or roasted ones.

Batch Activation: A Time-Saving Tip

I find it much easier time-wise to activate a big batch of different seeds and nuts, ensuring that you already have them on hand to put into each recipe. However, feel free to skip this step and go straight to grinding if you prefer.

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Healthy Homemade “Milo” Recipe

Recipe by Green Foot MamaCourse: Beverage
Servings

50

servings
Prep time

5

hours 
Cooking time

2

minutes

Homemade “Milo” made with healthy nuts and seeds! A simple, delicious and nutritious alternative to store-bought Milo for health conscious families.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons linseeds

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

  • 2 tablespoons pepitas

  • 1/3 cup almonds

  • 1/4 cup brazil nuts

  • 1/4 cup cashews

  • 1/4 cup pecan nuts

  • 1 cup cocoa powder

  • 1 cup rapadura sugar

Directions

  • ACTIVATE Nuts – soak all nuts and seeds overnight (2-3 hours minimum) in a bowl of water, making sure they are covered with a little to spare.
  • Rinse, pat dry and pop into a dehydrator for 4-6 hrs or into a 100C oven for around 2 hrs.
  • Place dry nuts and seeds into food processor or grinder – first linseeds and sesame seeds, and grind into a fine powder (approx 20 seconds). Then place sunflower seeds, pepitas, almonds, brazil nuts, cashews and pecans in and grind for another 10-15 seconds. Don’t blend too far as you don’t want paste.
  • Add cocoa powder and rapadura sugar and pulse 2-3 times.
  • Stir with a spoon or spatula and pulse again until all the ingredients resemble a fine powder. Taste a little, as more sugar can be added if necessary.

Notes

  • Store the mix in the fridge to avoid oxidation of the oils in the healthy nuts and seeds. Will last for 1-2 months.
  • The original source of this recipe was the Thermomix Forum Australia
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How to Make Milo

To make a cup of milo, use two teaspoons of powder per mug of warmed milk.

You can make it with dairy, soy, rice, or almond milk.

You may wish to experiment with how much powder you use for your quantity of milk, as it comes down to personal taste.

Tips & Serving Suggestions:

  • Chocolate Porridge Boost: Add a teaspoon of this mix into some oats or buckwheat to make “chocolate porridge”, or into a smoothie for a chocolatey boost of energy which will set you up for the day!
  • Baking Magic: Make great cookies or cakes by adding a tablespoon of the powder in with the dry ingredients of your baking recipe to add a chocolate boost.
  • Protein-Packed Spread: This recipe also makes a great protein-packed spread. Just leave out the rapadura sugar and cacao then add in 1-2 tablespoons cold-pressed macadamia oil before processing.

Enjoy a Cup of Goodness with your Family

We hope you love this wholesome, homemade take on a classic as much as we do! It’s a comforting, nutritious, totally customisable treat for the whole family which supports a sustainable healthy life.

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