malted milk

American  

noun

1. a soluble powder made of dehydrated milk and malted cereals.

2. a beverage made by dissolving this powder, usually in milk, often with ice cream and flavoring added.

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malted milk British  

noun

1. a soluble powder made from dehydrated milk and malted cereals

2. a drink made from this powder

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Etymology

Origin of malted milk

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

The palate includes almond nougat, crème brûlée, black tea, white flower petals and malted milk balls.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

After 20 years of struggling to conquer America’s sweet tooth, Mars finally finds his long-sought success when his son pitches the idea of a chocolate malted milk in a candy bar.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2023

"I had a producer bring me to his office, where he had malted milk balls in a little milk-carton-type container under his arm with the spout open," she claimed in her memoir.

From Fox News • Mar. 21, 2022

Pastry chef Helen Jo Leach, who has actively experimented with malted milk powder throughout her career, recalls first baking with it while conducting recipe development for Milk Bar, where she was a founding team member.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2021

It isn't much, but you get quite a lot of vitamins in the malted milk.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger