Written by our friends at the American Dairy Association
Focus on including dairy in your kids’ meals during this back-to-school time. Milk, cheese and yogurt help kids grow up strong because they deliver a unique combination of essential nutrients. They also keep kids energized throughout their day, keeping them focused throughout the school day.
Here are two easy ways to fuel their day with dairy:
- Have a smoothie before school.
A smoothie made with real milk and yogurt is a simple and easy way to pack a lot of nutrition into one glass and kids love them! This delicious strawberry acai smoothie is the perfect way to start their day.
Strawberry Acai Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
½ cup milk
6 ounces strawberry yogurt
1 cup slide strawberries, fresh or frozen
1-ince piece of ginger, peeled
2 small beets, cooked and cooled
1 teaspoon acai powder
Preparation:
In a blender, combine milk, yogurt, strawberries, ginger and beets. Blend over high speed until smooth. Serve immediately.
2. Include dairy in lunchboxes.
Adding individual milks, snacking cheeses and yogurts to your kid’s lunch boxes is another easy way to fuel their day with dairy. Not only are these dairy products affordable, accessible, and nutritious they have key nutrients that play an important role in child nutrition by supporting growth and development.
Try a few of these pairings from this resource:
