No one can deny the fact that real dairy milk is a comfort food. From our childhood sippy cups to our grown-up late-night milk and cookies, the drink hits all the right notes. As an excellent source of calcium, protein and vitamins B2, B12 and D, the benefits of real milk go well beyond an emotional connection. We rounded up some of our favorite healthy recipes with real milk, including sweet and savory options that will appeal to just about everyone.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 226; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 49mg,; Sodium: 185mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 5g
2. EGG & BACON MINI CASSEROLES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 300; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 206mg; Sodium: 538mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 17g
3. SLOW-COOKER BANANA NUT OATMEAL
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 336; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 177mg; Carbohydrate: 57g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 20g; Protein: 11g
4. SIMPLE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 192; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 39mg; Sodium: 127mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 5g
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 229; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 125mg; Sodium: 197mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 11g
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 284; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 231mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 17g; Protein: 13g
7. LEMONY STRAWBERRY OAT SOAK WITH KIWI MINT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 186; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 75mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 8g
8. BANANA OAT CHOCOLATE CHUNK MUFFINS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 233; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 17mg; Sodium: 150mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 5g
9. BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA WITH STRAWBERRIES AND BLUEBERRIES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 123; Total Fat: 1.8g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 25mg; Sodium: 103mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 18.6g; Protein: 5g
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 161; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 66mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 4g