Breast-milk flan recipe: gourmet sweetness for baby.
When we breastfeed, we soon discover that our milk is a real treasure: nourishing, comforting and full of benefits for our baby.
But sometimes we end up with extra milk in the freezer or fridge. Instead of wasting it, why not turn it into a healthy, homemade treat?
Breast milk flan is perfect for this: a simple, gentle, baby-friendly recipe that bridges the gap between breastfeeding and food diversification.
Why make a breast-milk flan?
Breast milk flan isn’t just a recipe, it’s also an experience full of meaning:A familiar taste: baby recognizes the taste of your milk and is reassured.A step towards food diversification: the soft texture is ideal for the first discoveries.A moment of sharing: cooking for baby, but also for the rest of the family.An anti-waste approach: use your pumped or frozen milk rather than throwing it away.
Flan recipes with breast milk
Here are a few ideas for simple, baby-friendly recipes. They can all be made with your breast milk, according to your wishes and your baby’s needs.
Plain breast milk custard :
- 200 ml breast milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
👉 Gently mix the ingredients, pour into small ramekins and bake in a bain-marie at 160°C for 25 minutes. Leave to cool before serving.
Vanilla custard with breast milk :
Same base as plain flan, but with a scraped vanilla pod or a drop of natural extract (alcohol-free). This delicately perfumes the flan and makes it even more delicious.
Egg-free custard (light version) :
- 200 ml breast milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon homemade compote or a little sugar
👉 Gently heat the milk with the cornstarch, stirring until thickened. Pour into jars and leave to set in a cool place.
Breast milk custard with gelatin :
- 200 ml breast milk
- 1 sheet gelatin (softened in cold water)
- 1 teaspoon compote or natural vanilla extract
👉 Warm the milk (without overheating to preserve its nutrients), add the wrung-out gelatine and mix well. Pour into molds and refrigerate for several hours.
Breast milk custard with agar-agar :
- 200 ml breast milk
- 1/2 teaspoon agar-agar
- Option: a little vanilla or fruit purée
👉 Heat the milk with the agar-agar, leave to simmer for 1-2 minutes, then pour into ramekins. Leave to cool in the fridge.
Flan with breast milk and fruit :
Prepare a plain flan, then add a small homemade fruit purée (banana, apple, pear) once cooled.
Storage and preparation instructions :
- Use fresh or gently thawed breast milk in the fridge.
- Never refreeze a flan made with thawed milk.
- Keep your custards in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Adapt textures and flavors to your baby’s age and tolerance.
Conclusion : a baby recipe full of love!
For me, breast milk flan isn’t just a recipe: it’s a way of extending the unique bond of breastfeeding into diversification. A homemade sweet, reassuring and delicious, that can be shared with the whole family.
With tenderness,
Milkymum 💕
