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
Nutty Apricot Oatmeal
A nutty version of a nutritious classic (serves 2)
Makes 2 servings, 6 ounces of milk per serving.
Ingredients
| 1 1/2 cups | fat free or lowfat milk |
| 1/3 cup | dried apricots, chopped |
| 2 tablespoons | brown sugar |
| 1/8 teaspoon | cinnamon |
| 1/8 teaspoon | almond extract |
| 1 cup | rolled oats |
| 1/4 cup | fat free or lowfat milk, warmed |
| 4 teaspoons | slivered almonds |
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring milk, apricots, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a gentle boil. Add extract and oatmeal, mix to coat grains, return to simmer, lower heat, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Portion into two bowls, pour warmed milk over top, and sprinkle with slivered almonds.
Nutrition
340 calories; 5 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 5 mg cholesterol; 16 g protein; 57 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 120 mg sodium; 270 mg calcium (25% of daily value).
Nutrition figures based on using fat free milk.
