What Do I Do With My Milk

Milk...it’s not just for drinking! Use the ideas below to find other ideas to use milk! 

What nutrients are in milk? Milk is full of important nutrients like protein, vitamins A and D, potassium, and of course is famous as a source of calcium!

What kind of milk can I get? Talk to your local WIC agency staff to find out more information about which milk options are available in your food package. 

What can I do with milk? There are many ways to enjoy milk besides as a beverage. Other ideas include blending in milk-based drinks, splashing on oatmeal, serving with a WIC-eligible cereal, or using in a creamy recipe! 

Meal and Snack Ideas

Add milk into meals to help complement or boost the nutrients in each meal. 

• Add milk to mashed potatoes for a creamy texture.
• Use milk instead of water or juice in smoothies.
• Make overnight oats or chia seed pudding with milk.
• Thin out creamy sauces with a bit of milk.
• Make a quiche or frittata by adding milk into the egg mixture.
• Add a splash of milk to peanut butter to make a dip for fruit.
• Cook a creamy soup by using milk instead of broth. 

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

This tasty smoothie has just 3 ingredients, all WIC foods!

https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/recipe/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie