Mudder's Milk
Buffy the Vampire Slayer was my absolute favorite show as a young teenager, and it still holds a special place in my heart. It had everything—sharp wit, epic fights, lovable yet deeply flawed characters, and enough emotional gut punches to leave a permanent mark on my soul. Then there’s Firefly. Firefly was Joss Whedon’s tragically short-lived foray into sci-fi, and oh, was it glorious. A space western with a ragtag crew, endlessly quotable dialogue, and a world that felt lived-in and rich with possibility. It was clever, heartfelt, and criminally underappreciated in its time... And CANCELLED. Canceled far too soon, but never forgotten by those of us who still whisper, "You can’t take the sky from me."
One of the more, uh, memorable beverages in the series is Mudder’s Milk, a concoction given to the laborers (or “Mudders”) on Higgins’ Moon. Since mud was the planet’s only export, the locals got paid in a drink designed to keep them both fed and... let’s just say compliant.
According to planetary legend Jayne, it has "all the protein, vitamins and carbs of your grandma's best turkey dinner, plus 15% alcohol." From that description alone, I immediately pictured an alcoholic protein shake: Thick, hearty, and maybe not for the faint of heart. This recipe isn’t going to be everyone’s cuppa (or tankard), but that’s kind of the point. It’s heavy, boozy, and weirdly satisfying. I think it tastes pretty rutting good myself, and hey, it’ll definitely keep you full on one of those days.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ounces Whiskey (use honey whiskey if you like things sweeter)
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Frozen Banana
- 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter
- 1/4 cup Instant Oats
- 2 tablespoons Chia and/or Flax seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or to taste)
- Pinch of Cinnamon
- Ice
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until the consistency is smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy!
Serves 1 to 2 mudders
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This could be my new favorite breakfast. And if you knew my boss, you would know why. ^^
ReplyDeleteYour boss won't be troubling you anymore with this puppy in your cup! Geeky Chef: making the workplace bearable for nerds everywhere. I like it. :-)
DeleteI always imagined Mudders' Milk as something that was much less healthy. I like your take on it though!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I figured, they probably don't want to be killing off their laborers. Also, it does say there's vitamins!
DeleteProbably closer to Soylent, with the alcohol content provided by vodka or grain alcohol: http: //en. wikipedia. org /wiki/ Soylent_ %28food_ substitute%29
DeleteI wager it would taste like rubbing alcohol and paper machet paste with a metallic tang.
I have an answer to this - As someone who has studied anthropology, I can tell you that Mudder's Milk would be something very similar to a particular African Tribe (that I cannot remember the name of) that my Professor lived with for a year - Millet Beer. Yes, it has alcohol, but it's very thick, and almost unpalatable to those who aren't used to it, because it has everything in it needed for nutrition throughout the day. Served about 2-4 times throughout the day to the working people of the tribe. I like the Geeky Chef's version much better!
DeleteUm, I happened to have all the ingredients in my pantry already and WOW, this is delicious!
ReplyDeleteRight?! It worked out way better than I anticipated.
DeleteThis is pretty much what I had imagined too. Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy I wasn't alone in that! It's actually pretty tasty.
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DeleteI'm assuming that any kind of honey whiskey would work (I have Drambuie in my liquor cabinet currently) but I'm going to get some bananas tomorrow and definitely try this. Looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI don't see why any other honey whiskey wouldn't work. Hope you like it!
DeleteHmmm..i almost wonder what this would be like with protein powder added to it! Could chocolate it up!
ReplyDeleteProbably pretty fantastic.
DeleteWould you just omit the Jack Daniels if you want to make it virgin? Or is there something that would be substituted? It looks like it would taste SO good!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I would just not include the alcohol. I actually did a test run nix whisky and it was still really good.
DeleteI nixed it due to my epilepsy and added a couple tablespoons honey for the sweetness and it was shiny!
DeleteWhat would you recommend using as a substitute for peanut butter?
ReplyDeleteAny nut butter would probably work, like almond or hazelnut. Hmm, maybe Nutella?!
DeleteNo dice, also allergic to hazelnuts and almonds.
DeletePerhaps tahina/tahini? Unless you're allergic to sesame seeds of course.
DeleteI have a nut allergy too, but not a seed allergy.
DeleteI think you should make terraria and minecraft foods like worm food (terraria, meat on a stick) or cake (minecraft, very cubey cake) if any1's with me on these 2 games, then reply with other ideas from these games (I might check weekly). Now go out there and plz do it(my techie showed a bit) !
ReplyDeleteThank you for the suggestion! It's one I haven't heard before yet. I will look into the Minecraft foods. If you happen to come up with something on your own, please submit it!
DeleteMay I sugguest making something from the Redwall books by Brian Jacques? Each of their feasts is literally 3 pages long. You'd love it! :)
ReplyDeleteI love me some long-winded food descriptions! I will look into this. Thank you!
DeleteHow much ice does this need?
ReplyDeleteIt's sorta personal preference, and ice cube sizes vary.... I used enough so the liquid covered the ice completely by a couple inches.
DeleteIce is wrong. Dark rum and not whiskey. No yogurt. No honey. Remember that the drink is supposed an acquired taste and not just an alcoholic smoothie. So stir it by hand and put more alcohol in it! Be men not fanboys
ReplyDeleteAre you Ron Swanson?
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this is pretty much what my grandparents used to drink every morning for breakfast! (minus the whiskey) i've been reminiscing pretty hard lately so i might just have to make this in their honor :'-)
ReplyDeleteAw, that is awesome! I hope it lives up.
DeleteI have a request, if anyone has a recipe. Lotus flowers from Percy Jackson?
ReplyDeleteThank you for the suggestion! I've never heard of this, but I will take note. Usually Geeky Chef suggestions lead me into new obsessions, haha.
DeleteIm gonna make this tommorrow :D im so excited
ReplyDeleteI hope you like it!
DeleteI've enjoyed looking over your recipes. Is there a preferred way to contact you? I'm interested in referencing your blog on my site.
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When I saw that episode I thought that this looks to be a variation of an old Scottish dessert, called Atholl Brose. There are several variations on it, some only changing by method of preparation. Sometimes is also will have Currents re-hydrated with whiskey. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atholl_brose
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what I thought!
DeleteHey Chef, Have you thought about a recipe if you actually wanted to try to ferment from scratch a batch of Mudder's Milk?
ReplyDeleteI'm a mead maker and I've got empty fermenter's calling to me. With honey in the list, it becomes a mead in my mind. : )
Ugh and my blender JUST broke.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to get a chance to try this :3
i am under age so what can we use instead of whiskey?
ReplyDeleteWhiskey bought by someone of age. Then, when you go to make it, let out a happy "Shiny, Let's be Bad Guys."
Deleteput some honey in instead of whiskey, it should taste just as good though without the boozy hint.
DeleteOatmeal, peanut butter, banana, yogurt, hard liquor...
ReplyDeleteBreakfast of champions!
Is there any way to make this a hot drink for the holidays?
ReplyDeleteJust made it this morning minus the alcohol, LOVED IT! Delicious, filling, energizing, felt like a great way to start my day, will definitely be making this again ^_^
ReplyDeleteJust got the book and I love it! However. You said that Firefly has "only fifteen magnificent episodes". Sadly, it's even worse, there are only fourteen. Normally I wouldn't bother with typos but that one kind of hit me right in the feels :(
ReplyDeleteAnyway, great work on the book!
This sounds amazing...but, minus the alcohol, it is very similar to a lot of recipes to increase your lactation. Mudder's milk indeed!
ReplyDeleteI just found the site and love it!
OMG it sounds delicious! Firefly was such a great show, too.
ReplyDeleteDumb question, but what kind of oatmeal? Just like straight, uncooked steel cut oats? Or are you saying fully cooked oatmeal?
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