Making sure that milk is always on the table is an easy way you can help build a strong family.
Milk is naturally nutrient-rich like no other beverage, and provides 9 essential nutrients that your family needs.
Recipes
Chocolate-Banana Oatmeal
Makes 4 (1/2-cup) servings.
Ingredients
| 2 3/4 cups | 1% lowfat chocolate milk |
| 1/4 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 1/3 cups | old-fashioned rolled oats |
| 1/4 teaspoon | ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 teaspoon | vanilla extract |
| 1 small | banana, peeled and cut into small chunks (3 ounces) |
Directions
Bring 2 1/4 cups chocolate milk and the salt to a gentle boil in medium saucepan. Stir in dried oats and cinnamon. Reduce heat. Gently boil, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand for 2 to 3 minutes to slightly absorb excess milk in mixture, stirring occasionally.
To serve, stir in vanilla, then gently stir in banana. Spoon oatmeal into bowls. Pour 2 tablespoons remaining chocolate milk over each serving.
Start to finish time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
Calories 240, Total fat 3.5g, Sat fat 1g, Trans fat 0g, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 250mg, Total Carbohydrate 39g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 20g, Protein 10g, Vitamin A 8% DV, Riboflavin 18% DV, Niacin 9% DV, Vitamin B12 10%, Vitamin C 6% DV, Calcium 20% DV, Iron 10% DV, Phosphorus 18% DV, Vitamin D 17% DV, Potassium 10% DV, Magnesium 2% DV.
