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