7 Holiday Dairy Snacks Made With Real Milk

Food plays a large role in the holiday season. From day-long feasts to 3-hour parties with small dairy snacks and drinks, the rich, flavorful food is expected to fit the season of cheer. With everything else on your plate (pun intended), finding the perfect food pairings for the holiday season is complicated by those looking for better-for-you ingredients that allow indulgence without ignoring balanced nutrition efforts. How do you create satisfying holiday bites with ingredients that help you reach your nutritional goals? 

This holiday season, choose snacks made with real milk and dairy products. 

Why real dairy milk? Without all the additives found in alternative beverages, real milk supports wellness in a more natural way. Milk’s natural, high-quality protein can’t be matched by most alternatives. Compared to plant proteins, proteins from real milk are more complete, higher quality, and less processed. When compared side-by-side, milk contains fewer ingredients and more naturally occurring nutrients than many plant-based alternatives. Unlike many alternatives on the market, unflavored real dairy milk contains no added sugar and is naturally sweetened with lactose.   

Try these seven holiday bites that use real milk to bring goodness to your Christmas celebrations. 

Deliciously Addicting Dairy Snacks

Roasted Garlic and White Bean Dip 

The secret ingredient to this deliciously creamy Roasted Garlic and White Bean Dip is cottage cheese! It gives it the perfect texture. Plus, cottage cheese is a great source of protein, giving you and your guests the energy to keep the party going.  

In a food processor, place cottage cheese, drained cannellini beans, garlic, sea salt, and pepper and blend until smooth. Garnish with freshly chopped herbs such as thyme and parsley and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with fresh vegetables or crackers. 

Cheddar Fondue

Fondue is back in style and a great choice for small gatherings. To make this Cheddar Fondue, whisk together milk and cornstarch. Add garlic, bay leaves, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a simmer and add Cheddar cheese, whisking until the cheese is melted and smooth. Discard bay leaves and transfer the cheese fondue to a fondue pot or place the saucepan on a warming tray. Serve with assorted vegetables like cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, broccoli, and cooked potatoes. 

Hot Chocolate Dip

Who says hot chocolate is just for drinking? Enjoy this simple, not too sweet Hot Chocolate Dip that people of all ages will enjoy. Combine room-temperature cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and hot chocolate mix. Whip heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture and gently combine. Serve with an assortment of fresh fruit, graham cracker sticks, and pretzels. 

Maple Spiced Snack Bars

For more relaxed get-togethers or Christmas movie nights, these Maple Spiced Snack Bars are full of hearty oatmeal with just a hint of sweetness from the maple syrup. The Greek yogurt gives an added boost of protein. Healthy, easy, and delicious! 

Combine rolled oats with flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk together canned pumpkin, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add wet ingredients to the oat and flour mixture, then pour the batter into an even layer and bake until lightly browned. Cut and enjoy. 

Cozy Holiday Dairy Drinks

Festively Lactose-Free Hot Chocolate 

This Festively Lactose-Free Hot Chocolate is blended with warm fudge sauce for a chocolaty treat. To prepare the fudge sauce, warm sugar and cocoa. Add butter and stir until it melts. Add evaporated milk and cook. Remove from heat and add vanilla and sea salt. 

Then make the hot chocolate. Heat lactose-free milk and stir in the prepared fudge sauce. Cook until heated, pour into individual mugs, and top with mini marshmallows. This is a great option for guests who are lactose-sensitive. Lactose-free milk is like regular dairy milk, just without the lactose.  

Holiday Milk Punch 

Combine chai tea, milk, and vanilla extract for a festive Holiday Milk Punch. It’s easy to prepare for your next Christmas party or just for a night in with your family. Make chai. Add sugar to warm tea if desired and stir until dissolved. In a shaker, combine tea, milk, vanilla extract, and crushed ice. Shake briefly then strain into 2 tall glasses. Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon. 

Homemade Eggnog 

There is no need for the store-bought seasonal treat when you can make this simple batch of Homemade Eggnog. Just the right amount of sweetness and not too thick, but perfectly creamy! Add your choice of brandy, bourbon, or rum for an adult version. 

Combine milk, heavy whipping cream, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Whisk egg yolks and sugar together until light and creamy. Temper the egg mixture into the hot milk mixture. Heat and whisk until slightly thickened. Stir in the vanilla and chill until ready to serve. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon after pouring into mugs. 

Now, cozy up with these delicious dairy snacks and drinks on a cold day. Or, if you’re looking for something heartier, make these deliciously creamy dairy meals.

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