Fun Flavored Milk

Today I'm partnering with the California Milk Processor Board (Got Milk?) to bring you are couple unique naturally flavored milk recipes. In an effort to give my kids a treat option that is not sugary soda or juice, I played around with some fun and funky milk flavors. These are made with all natural ingredients, sweetened with a little honey and no dyes. Blackberry Lavender and Cardamom Clove are far from the usuals flavors like strawberry and chocolate. Both of these drinks are delicious served icy cold or hot, like a steamer.  And while my kids thought they were fun, they really are grown up, sophisticated flavors that adults would like.  

Blackberry Lavender Milk

4 cups of milk

about 12 large blackberries

1/4 tsp. dried lavender

4 tbsp. honey

With the back of a spoon smash the blackberries. Then place all the ingredients in a pitcher or large glass measuring cup.  Whisk together, it will take a minute for the honey to dissolve in the cold milk.  Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight. This will give time for the flavors to be infused into the milk.  When you are ready to serve, strain the milk through a fine mesh strainer.  Serve cold or heat the milk to a steamy temperature (without boiling it).   

I'm pretty obsessed with cardamom, if you can have a favorite spice, it's mine. I love this Cardamom Clove flavored milk serve hot and steamy.  It's perfect for an evening caffeine free treat.

Cardamom Clove Milk

4 cups of milk

1/2 tsp. of freshly ground cardamom

1/4 tsp. of whole cloves

4 tbsp. honey

Place all the ingredients in a pitcher or large glass measuring cup.  Whisk together, it will take a minute for the honey to dissolve in the cold milk.  Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight. This will give time for the flavors to be infused into the milk.  When you are ready to serve, strain the milk through a fine mesh strainer.  Serve cold or heat the milk to a steamy temperature (without boiling it).  

Last week I shared 3 tips to help your kids have a successful school year.  Let me remind you of how great milk is and why it should be apart of your families daily diet.

Here's the facts folks:

Milk is a source of protein: There are 8 grams of protein in every 8 oz glass.
Milk has 9 essential nutrients:
Calcium
Protein
Potassium
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Vitamin A
Riboflavin
Niacin

And milk can help grow healthy hair, strong nails, strong bones and it prevents risks of cavities, promoting strong teeth.

This post is sponsored by The California Milk Processor Board (Got Milk?). All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible.