5 Ways to Dress up Your Drink for National Milk Day

Did you hear the MOO-velous news? January 11 is National Milk Day! Today commemorates the day that it’s believed the first milk deliveries in glass bottles began in the United States in 1878[1].

Here are some simple ways to incorporate milk and/or plant-based alternatives into your diet:

During lunch, replace juice or soda with a glass of plain milk or chocolate milk
Enjoy a bowl of cereal with milk for breakfast
Add milk to your morning cup of Joe
Make scrambled eggs with milk instead of water for fluffier eggs
Blend up a fruit smoothie using milk for breakfast, snack or dessert

We’ve rounded up five of our favorite ways to dress up your glass of milk.

Kick your milkshake up a notch with vodka and chocolate liqueur in this Tipsy S’mores Milkshake.
This cool Creamy Avocado Cacao Smoothie is a yummy protein packed snack to fuel you through your day.
Rich with chocolate and warm spice, this extra-creamy Mayan Hot Chocolate is perfect on a cold day.
A refreshing way to start the day, these Peachy Smoothies are a breeze to make.
With the taste of baked berry crisp, this Berry Cobbler Milkshake is a sweet treat you can enjoy all year long.

Milk going to expire before you can use it? Check out our video that answers the question: Can I Freeze Milk?

Even if you’re lactose intolerant, you can still enjoy a glass of lactose-free milk. And today there are also many plant-based alternatives like soy, almond, cashew, coconut, flax and pea.

What’s your favorite way to get more milk in your diet? Share with us @EasyHomeMeals.

[1] https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-milk-day-january-11/