Flavored Milk
Many children don’t like drinking healthy milk, so flavoured milk is a great option. It provides the same nutrients as regular nutritional milk including calcium, protein, riboflavin, niacin and potassium.
Flavoured milk is made with pasteurized, refrigerated milk to which the flavour and food colouring are added. It is then bottled and packaged in marketable, specific packages.
Chocolate
Chocolate milk is a drink made by combining milk with cocoa powder and sugar, and sometimes vanilla essence. It is often served chilled, but it can also be enjoyed warm. The cocoa content of the chocolate milk can range from 1% to 10%. Other ingredients commonly found in the beverage include sugar (often sucrose or high fructose corn syrup), vanilla extract, and other natural colors and flavours.
Despite the presence of added sugars, which are linked to obesity and other health issues, chocolate milk is a good source of many key nutrients. For example, it is a source of calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for bone health. In addition, it contains protein, which can help keep you feeling full and may aid in weight management.
In addition to calcium, chocolate milk is a good source of potassium, vitamin D, and fiber. It is also an important source of choline, a nutrient that may support brain development.
Although flavored milk does contain sugar, it contributes only 4% of the total amount of added sugars in the diets of children 2 to 18. This is far less than that contributed by sugar-sweetened beverages. It is also an excellent refuel option for young athletes and is an affordable way to provide kids with the nutrients they need to thrive.
Strawberry
Strawberry flavoured milk is a classic and tasty drink that kids and adults alike will love. It’s easy to make at home, is lower in sugar than store-bought varieties, and has the added benefit of calcium and vitamin C from milk. This recipe is perfect for mixing up plain milk or for adding a sweet treat to breakfast or lunch.
This recipe for strawberry flavored milk is low in sugar and full of real strawberries – no weird pink powder required! It’s also dairy free and vegan friendly. The recipe is super easy to follow and it only uses 4 ingredients – all of which are natural, healthy goodness. It flavoured milk is also a lot cheaper to make than buying strawberry milk in the store!
To make this refreshing strawberry milk, simply heat together strawberries and a little sugar on the stovetop until the sugar dissolves and some syrup is produced. This is then strained out so you are left with a delicious and sweet strawberry syrup that can be stirred into your favourite milk. You can use any milk you like for this strawberry flavored milk, although whole milk gives the best results. You can also try substituting the milk for oat milk, almond milk, cashew milk or coconut milk if you prefer.
This high temperature pasteurised strawberry flavoured 1% fat milk drink is packed with 14g of protein from cows’ milk and has all the nutrients you need for a healthy day, including calcium, vitamins D and E and B12. It comes in a returnable traditional pint glass bottle and is suitable for home recycling.
Banana
Korean banana milk (banana uyu) is the drink of choice for many K-pop idols. It was first introduced in 1974 by Binggrae, and it has become a staple in Korean homes.
Banana milk does provide some essential nutrients, including potassium, vitamin B6, and calcium. However, it doesn’t offer the protein or probiotics found in other dairy-free milks.
It also contains a significant amount of sugar, even when made with unsweetened or low-sugar ingredients. One cup of Mooala’s banana milk, for instance, contains about 6 grams of sugar. This may be a concern for people with blood sugar issues, as high-sugar beverages can cause spikes in blood sugar.
Homemade banana milk may be lower in added sugar than baking flavoring store-bought varieties, but it’s still a good idea to keep a close eye on total calorie intake.
While banana milk may not be a great option for everyone, it can have a place in a balanced diet. It provides some important micro- and macronutrients and is a good alternative for those with nut allergies or lactose intolerance. Just be sure to check the label to make sure you’re buying a non-dairy product that’s free of other allergens, such as coconut or sunflower seeds. Also, remember that banana milk is not as shelf-stable as dairy milk, so it will spoil quicker.
Vanilla
Vanilla flavoured milk is a drink made with dairy or plant-based milk that has been flavored with vanilla extract or beans. It is often a little sweeter than regular milk and can be enjoyed as a drink or added to other beverages like smoothies.
While there are a number of options for buying vanilla flavoured milk in stores, you can also make it at home with some simple ingredients. To make vanilla milk, you will need milk (plain or a dairy alternative such as almond, oat, soy, and mixed nut), maple syrup or honey, and pure vanilla extract. It is important to note that imitation vanilla extract does not have the same flavor as pure vanilla extract and should be used sparingly.
If you want to add a fun twist, try coating the glass rim with some vanilla sugar before pouring the milk in. This will give the drink a delicious, dessert-like sweetness.
When making vanilla milk, be sure to store it in the refrigerator immediately after opening. Any milk left out for more than two hours should be discarded as it can spoil quickly. It is recommended to store vanilla milk in the back of the fridge, where it will be less likely to be spoiled by warm temperatures.
While vanilla milk has a similar nutritional profile to regular milk, it does contain more sugar and should be consumed in moderation. It is recommended to limit intake to 16-24 ounces of milk per day for children up to one year of age and 2-2.5 cups a day for older kids and adults.