malted milk

noun

1
: a soluble powder prepared from dried milk and malted cereals
2
: a beverage made by dissolving malted milk in milk and usually adding ice cream and flavoring

called also malted

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The creamery produces 26 core flavors, including classic chocolate, seaside caramel, blue moon, malted milk ball, bananas foster, and more, as well as a rotating selection of seasonal flavors and limited-time offerings. — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 24 June 2024 Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine chocolate-hazelnut spread, butter, and malted milk powder. — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023

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First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of malted milk was in 1887

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malted milk

noun
1
: a soluble powder prepared from dried milk and malted cereals
2
: a beverage made by dissolving malted milk in a liquid (as milk)
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