As children grow older, the appeal of milk may fade. However, parents can help to ensure kids continue to benefit from its nutritional goodness, which provides teeth- and bone-friendly calcium, as well as protein and vitamin D.
Here’s how you can shake things up and make milk fun again!
- Add flavour
Sometimes, plain old milk needs a little extra touch. Many brands already offer flavoured variants but you can make your own by blending milk with a touch of vanilla essence, chocolate syrup or fruits that are naturally sweet such as bananas, mangoes or strawberries – these flavours can make a world of difference! Plus, fresh fruits also increase your child’s intake of dietary fibre and other vitamins.
- Create texture
Milk and cookies are an automatic match, but milk doesn’t always need to be consumed in a glass – with the new Pocky Milk, children get to enjoy creamy Hokkaido milk as a delicious coating on a fibre-enriched biscuit stick. Convenient and easy to take on-the-go, it’s a nutritious snack anytime, anywhere.
- Dress it up
Make milk special with something fun and fancy that your child loves. It can be a cool cup with their favourite cartoon character or a fancy straw to slurp it up. For a party feel, you can add a dash of colour – simply pour some sprinkles into a shallow bowl and dip the moistened rim of the cup into it before filling the glass with milk and dressing it up with a Pocky Milk biscuit stick!
- Transform it
Malaysians of all ages love an ice-cold treat on a hot afternoon. Turn plain or flavoured milk into homemade popsicles that you can pull out of the freezer for an instantly refreshing treat, or get your child involved in creating their own recipes for milkshakes and smoothies.
- Incorporate it into other foods
Milk is incredibly versatile and you can add it to a range of different recipes, from creamy soups and mashed potatoes to simple desserts like puddings, custards and even jelly.
At the end of the day, remember that many children have food preferences that evolve over time. While a balanced diet is important for healthy growth and development, remember that bonding over mealtimes is important too, and you can pat yourself on the back for making the constant effort to provide healthier, more nutritious meals and snacks for your child.