Whole milk is an abundant source of protein and calcium. With 3.25% milk fat content and 13 essential nutrients such as protein, calcium, vitamins A & D, riboflavin, niacin, phosphorus and more.

Tastes great over cereal or added to recipes, providing an indulgent mouthfeel and comparable caloric and saturated fat counts to 2 percent and 1 percent milk varieties – it makes an excellent addition for many recipes!

Delicious Recipes Featuring Whole Milk

When faced with a gallon of milk that’s going bad faster than you can drink it, getting creative is the key to using up all that money-wasting milk before it goes to waste in your refrigerator! From breakfast, soup and dinner dishes to desserts and home remedies for tenderising meat – here is a collection of recipes sure to use up all that milk before it spoils in your fridge!

Make sure that unopened milk is stored on a shelf inside your fridge rather than the door where it may spoil more quickly, and keep it away from strong-scented food that could alter its flavor.

Whole milk freezes less well than semi-skimmed, but can still be useful in many dishes. Just make sure it is in an airtight container (e.g. a Ziploc bag) once frozen and consume within months or use an ice cube tray to extend its shelf life – perfect for quick smoothies or coffee!

1. Breakfast

While many associate milk with cold cereal for breakfast, it can also make an energizing and nutritious addition to other morning meals. Paired with fresh fruits, veggies, lean proteins such as eggs or beans – and not processed deli meat – whole milk provides three of four nutrients “of concern” that Americans require most: calcium, vitamin D and fiber.

Sip milk on its own or drizzle it onto your breakfast bowl of muesli or cereal for an indulgent and nutritious start to your day, or combine one cup with banana, 1/4 cup chia seeds and 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries to create an easy smoothie packed with calcium, protein, vitamin D and other important nutrients.

Be mindful that although whole milk contains 3.25% fat, other options with significantly less are also available, including 2% and 1% milk which contain considerably less. While their nutritional content differs significantly from full-fat milk, their micronutrients and proteins levels remain comparable.

2. Lunch

At your local grocery store, you’ll likely encounter different varieties of milk: whole, 1 percent and skim varieties are all available, each containing different amounts of fat – but all offer essential nutrition benefits.

One glass of whole milk provides calcium, potassium and vitamin D; protein makes up a key building block of healthy muscles; plus electrolytes like sodium potassium magnesium can replenish those lost through sweat. It makes an ideal thirst-quencher after physical exertion!

If you want to give your lunch an extra nutritional boost, switch out traditional high-fat snacks like chips, pretzels and granola bars for fresh fruit, nuts, yogurt or cheese (and perhaps even soup!). All these will help meet your daily nutrient requirements.

3. Dinner

Whole milk is an invaluable ingredient, adding rich, creamy flavors to many savory dishes like spinach lasagna and cheese-stuffed broccoli casserole. Plus, its versatility also enables you to craft delectable mornay sauce or add coziness to hot chocolate with whipped cream!

Though current guidelines recommend restricting our intake of saturated fats, whole milk still plays an integral part of a nutritious diet. Just be mindful that it has more calories than skim and 2% milks so enjoy in moderation!

Nothing harms both your wallet and environment more than food going to waste, especially something as nutritious as milk. To prevent milk waste, keep it refrigerated until its “use by” date has passed; otherwise use it in recipes or cooking tricks that will use up its entirety, such as adding a splash of milk when boiling corn on the cob for moist sweetness; whole milk also makes an excellent binder when creating meatballs.

4. Dessert

Dessert is an enjoyable and fulfilling way to conclude any meal, creating a sense of pleasure while simultaneously satisfying. Selecting healthy desserts that contain fruits can increase the secretion of happy hormones and decrease stress levels.

Whole milk adds a creamy texture and moisture-retaining power that nonfat or skim milk simply cannot match, adding richness that simply can’t be replicated by nonfat or skim varieties of milk. Many baked goods recipes call for milk in some capacity; which type may vary depending on personal preferences and availability.

When making hot chocolate, full-fat milk provides the optimal texture and taste. In a saucepan, heat the milk before whisking in sugar until dissolved; do not allow this mixture to boil! Adding gelatin will also thicken your beverage and decorate its presentation by sprinkling cocoa powder or edible flowers onto it.