How much milk should your kids be drinking? Children between the ages of 1 and 3 should have 350mg of calcium per day, which is about 3/5 pint. See our 10 sneaky ways to get your kids to drink their milk
Good for babies and toddlers!Remember that up until age 2, kids should have full-fat milk. Kids under age 5 shouldn't have skimmed or 1% milk, as they don't contain enough vitamin A and skimmed milk doesn't have enough calories. This recipe can be made for babies over 6 months toddlers and takes just 5 mins to prepare!
Get the recipe: Banana porridge
Homemade custard
Easy!
Homemade custard is so easy to make and has over 1 litre of milk in it. Try this simple recipe from MasterChef judge John Torode.Get the recipe:
Muesli with almonds and cinnamon
Healthy!
With fresh fruit, crunchy almonds and lashings of milk, this healthy breakfast recipe is a great way for older kids to start the day.
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Muesli with almonds and cinnamon
Banana, raspberry and yogurt breakfast smoothie
Filling!
This hearty smoothie is perfect for breakfast in the mornings and kids will love its fruity taste. It takes just 3 mins to prepare, too!
Banana, raspberry and yogurt breakfast smoothie
Galaxy Bubbles milkshake
Tasty treat!
For an indulgent summer treat, this milkshake recipe can't be beat. It's also got lots of calcium thanks to the full-fat milk.
Gloucester ham and vegetable pasta bake
Easy family meal!
Kids will love this tasty pasta bake filled with fresh veggies and cheese. It also contains 476mg of calcium.
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Gloucester ham and vegetable pasta bake
Porridge with orange curd
Tasty alternative!Instead of syrup, why not try orange curd on their morning porridge? Along with the calcium from the milk, this breakfast also has lots of healthy vitamins and fibre.Get the recipe:
Pumpkin shake
Use up leftover pumpkin!
This creamy shake is closer to a smoothie and you can add ice cream to make it more indulgent. It's a perfect treat for autumn or Halloween and counts as one of their 5-a-day.
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Pumpkin shake
Berry delight smoothie
Tasty and nutritious!
Kick-start their day with this vitamin C-packed smoothie made with berries, yoghurt and milk.
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Berry delight smoothie
Hearty macaroni cheese
Cheap, quick and easy!This delicious mac 'n' cheese not only has lots of calcium from the milk and Cheddar cheese, but also from the broccoli.Get the recipe:
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