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Reach Your Resolutions With Easy-to-Make Dairy Recipes
The new year is here--and so are your newest resolutions. The start of the year brings a promise of a better you as you promise to enact a list of new routines that will improve day-to-day life. Your list may include health-focused goals that require new skills or dedicated time in the kitchen. Don’t let the daunting time in the kitchen keep you from success in the new year. This year, reach your resolutions with these 3 easy-to-make dairy recipes.
Why these recipes?
These recipes are a few of those featured in “Dairy Delicious: A Cookbook for College Students,” a partnership between the Tennessee Technological Dietetics Department and The Dairy Alliance. The cookbook features wholesome and comforting dairy recipes with easy-to-follow instructions for every college foodie trying to prep meals in their dorm room. If they can make it happen, so can you!
Overnight Oats
This single-serving overnight oats recipe can help you kickstart your morning with hearty rolled oats, creamy Greek yogurt, and your favorite toppings, creating a wholesome breakfast that’s ready to enjoy as soon as you wake up! With 8 grams of complete protein per 8-ounce serving, milk helps you build muscle, stay active, and recover for the day ahead.
Before bed, mix ½ cup of oats, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and ½ cup of milk in a jar. Cover the jar and let it sit in fridge overnight. When you wake up the next morning, top the oats with ½ cup of Greek yogurt and your choice of fruit. That’s it!
Fruit Dip
Dive into a burst of fruit with a creamy yogurt dip. It’s the perfect balance of luscious yogurt and fresh, vibrant fruits. This tantalizing treat for your taste buds can stand alone as a creamy snack!
Add 1 cup of Greek yogurt, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and maple syrup to a bowl. Stir to combine before topping with cinnamon. Serve with your choice of fruit.
Triple Berry Smoothie
The Triple Berry provides a blast of energy with its real milk. Indulge in a guilt-free delight with our healthy berry smoothie which combines sweet berries, creamy Greek yogurt, and a sneaky dose of spinach for a refreshing and nutritious pick-me-up. This 2 serving smoothie recipe is perfect for breakfast or a midday snack.
Place 3/4 cup of Greek yogurt, ½ cup of milk, 1 cup of assorted frozen berries, ½ cup of spinach, and ½ banana into a blender and blend on high for 1-2 minutes. Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy! Unlike many alternatives on the market, unflavored real dairy milk contains no added sugar and is naturally sweetened with lactose, adding some extra sweetness to each sip.
For more ways to include naturally nutritious milk in easy-to-make steps, visit our Dairy Recipe section.
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