For the Love of Milk: Milk Nutrition and Flavor are Unbeatable

There’s a lot to love about milk! At one serving (8 oz or 1 cup), milk nutrition boasts a rocking profile at an even better price. For around $0.25 cents a serving, milk contains 13 essential nutrients that support our overall wellness, and it is packed with high-quality protein. This Valentine’s Day, share the love of milk with your special ones.

Milk Nutrition is Just the Beginning: Flavor is King

Sip Sweeter

Start your day of love off with a pink smoothie! Stay classic with a strawberry smoothie using milk and yogurt, or jazz it up with a Refreshingly Raspberry Smoothie. Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries and raspberries, or even add fun pink and red sprinkles on top – a kid favorite!

Batidos or licuados are blended smoothies that are a popular breakfast item in Latin culture. Try this Banana-Strawberry Licuado with a splash of lime juice as you start your day.

Bring On the Cream

What better way to show your love than with a creamy, comforting dish? These creamy dishes make for the perfect Valentine’s Day date night in.

Delicious Dairy for Dessert

Share the love with sweet treats for your loved ones and coworkers or close your Valentine’s Day with a delicious dessert made with real dairy. You can always keep it old-school and dunk a cookie in a glass of milk. Cheers!

Sarah Hester, MS, RD

For many dads, back-to-school comes with early mornings, packed lunches, after-school pickup, homework, and practices. The daily race to get everyone out the door on time, mixed with juggling life demands, makes healthy eating challenging. Despite this, the busy back-to-school season also brings an opportunity to play an active role in building healthy habits at home.