In a few weeks I’ll be on hand to interview the next celebrity mom that will be the face of Got Milk? And right now, I’m working with the Milk Mustache team at BlogHer. So it’s a perfect time to talk about milk recipes. This week I posted about my own at home smoothies. Since it’s Back to School month, we’re sharing two more breakfast recipes from Got Milk–both perfect to power up your kids before school.
Strawberry Breakfast Sunrise Smoothie
Ingredients (Makes 1 serving, 8 ounces of milk per serving)
1 cup fat free or lowfat milk
1/2 cup fresh strawberries
4 ounces lowfat plain yogurt
Directions: Combine all ingredients in blender, and blend until very smooth.
Nutrition: 180 calories; 2 g fat; 1 g saturated fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 14 g protein; 26 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 210 mg sodium; 720 mg calcium (70% of daily value); 100 IU vitamin D (25% of daily value). Nutrition figures based on using fat free milk.
Banana Breakfast Shake (Makes 2 servings, 6 ounces of milk per serving)
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups fat free or lowfat milk
1 peeled and sliced medium banana, frozen
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
Cinnamon for garnish, optional
Directions: In a blender container combine all ingredients, except cinnamon. Blend until smooth, about 20 seconds. Pour into glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired.
Nutrition: 120 calories; 0 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g protein; 23 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 100 mg sodium; 190 mg calcium (20% of daily value).
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Thanks for hosting the weekly linky! My kids refuse to drink smoothies (I don’t understand why, but it does leave more for me), but we use a huge amount of milk in our homemade pancakes and waffles. Yum!
We love milk in our pancakes too–a Sunday tradition.
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hi,
I shared my Almond Date Energy Bar with a video and an article to support small farms!
I’m all about the small farms. Look forward to reading your post!
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Just posted Pancetta-Gruyere Burger with Grilled Vidalia Onions — light your grills! Thanks for hosting
Your killing me–this sounds divine.
great recipes, and i’m sure my kids would love to drink anything pink!
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Visiting here for the first time by the way of Girlie Chef and I am so glad I found you! What a yummy little treat you have here!
I also host a weekly foodie meme called Friday Food Fight. I would love for you to link up and share your smoothie recipe. Hope to see you in the ring!
Have a great time at BlogHer! I wish I was there!
Have a GREAT time at Blogher!! So excited for you…you don’t have to stop by…I know you’re busy
Happy Weekend to you! @littleislandstu
Milk is a great post. Thanks for having us!
Sherry
I’ve never thought to add cinnamon to my banana shakes, yum! Thanks for the idea.
Thanks for hosting! Hope you’re having a great time!
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