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Blueberry, Chocolate + Strawberry Almond Milks

One of my biggest pet peeves (I have a lot*) these days include flavored milks, especially since they are targeted towards our kids. A couple of years ago, I watched a special that Jamie Oliver did about school lunches. I was pretty horrified at what was going on but one thing that really stood out in my mind was in regards to flavored milks. Growing up, our “chocolate milk” was Ovaltine. I didn’t know any different AND it was a special treat for us. So it was downright shocking when one of the school supervisors informed Jamie that they couldn’t possibly serve “regular” milk because the children wouldn’t drink it. Say whaaaaa?

First off, when did flavored (aka sugar bomb) milks become a mealtime STAPLE? Aren’t they supposed to be a treat? Like it’s cousin the milkshake?? Not only are these drinks super high in sugar content but they contains a zillion (yes that is the official word on the street) additives and  are incredibly processed. Any nutritional value that comes from the milk itself is flushed down the drain by it’s other contents no doubt.

But like I said, it can be a treat, right? And even still, I don’t feel right giving these “milk” concoctions to my kids because a. They are THAT bad for you and b. I know that I can make a way better version! 😉

So here are my versions of blueberry, chocolate and strawberry milk. I used almond milk in mine. If you prefer giving your children regular milk, I recommend organic, whole or raw milk. And if you can find grass-fed, all the better!

My four years olds favorite version is the strawberry, no doubt because it’s pink and, well, she’s four and everything is princesses and rainbows these days. And my 2 year old gobbled down the blueberry because, well, she’s 2 and can’t yet tell me she liked the chocolate best. 😉

Enjoy!

*Some more pet peeves of mine but not limited to, include:

– Punny-Named businesses. Usually in the form of hair salons and pet stores.  i.e. Pam-Purred Pets, Shear Magic. I am oddly ok with Ash Wipe Chimney Services though.

– “Baby on Board” signs.

– The Seahawks 😉 (Sincere apologies to all of my Seattle readers. The rest of your state is GREAT though.)

– When someone (like your husband) declines to order dessert then proceeds to eat all of yours. 😐

– People who sit next to you on Bart or MUNI (public transportation) when there are plenty of open seats around but they sit in that open seat right next to you anyways.

– Kanye West. Whatever happened to the Gold Digger days when he just made catchy hip hop and rapped about Usher’s baby mama drama, huuuh?

 

 Wholesome flavored milk for the kids.. or YOU from the Whole Smiths. Blueberry, chocolate & strawberry. Paleo friendly, gluten and dairy free.

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Strawberry, Blueberry + Chocolate Milks

Wholesome, no refined sugar added versions of our favorite flavored milks.
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time1 min
Total Time4 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Paleo
Servings: 1 -2
Author: the whole smiths

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 C. almond or whole organic milk
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp. cocoa powder for chocolate milk OR
  • 5 strawberries for strawberry milk OR
  • 1/2 C. blueberries for blueberry milk

Instructions

  • In a blender or using an immersion blender add all ingredients into respective container.
  • Blend for 20 seconds or until all ingredients are emulsified.
  • Get 'yo drink on!
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  1. Mary Frances says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    You know, I’ve still never had chocolate milk. My mom has never bought us any sort of sweetened milk drink, ever, and I think it is because you said it so well, they are the milkshake’s cousin! Great post Michelle and these drinks look incredible! I really want to try the strawberry with almond milk. Mmm 🙂 Pinned!

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    • [email protected] says

      July 29, 2014 at 4:57 am

      We never did either!I don’t even think Strawberry Milk existed then. (I’m that old!) We could never have “junky” cereal either. Unless we went to visit my grandmother and that was just about once or twice a year. And then I was all about the Cocoa Krispies! Which in turn gave me chocolate milk! lol

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