(Family Features) Summer brings plenty of moments that are cause for celebration, from national holidays to neighborhood cookouts. For your family, however, perhaps the best memories of summer are those casual times spent together enjoying cool, creamy treats.
This year, you can celebrate National Dairy Month by sharing delicious and nutritious treats with your nearest and dearest. For example, turn oats into a better-for-you snack by combining with probiotic-rich kefir in this Strawberry Kefir Overnight Oats recipe.
Or enjoy a healthier twist on frozen desserts with Frozen Greek Yogurt Banana Pops, which add protein-rich Greek yogurt to the summer menu. Whether you’re sitting down for an easy, oaty breakfast or wrapping up a long, hot day with a frozen dessert, you can enjoy dairy as nature intended with solutions from Maple Hill.
With high-quality taste and rich flavor, the line of dairy deliciousness includes GMO-free, hormone-free and antibiotic-free milk, kefir, yogurt and butter. These better-for-you, 100% grass-fed organic dairy options can help you and your loved ones make the most of summer with their rich, artisanal taste that makes a difference.
This unique taste stems from the natural way 100% grass-fed organic dairy is produced, utilizing regenerative farming practices with no additives or fillers. While traditional organic dairy earns one certification, 100% grass-fed organic requires a second certification symbolic of the extra level of standards required to be met.
Special care and regenerative agriculture lead to nutrient differences for your family, too. Compared to traditional organic dairy, 100% grass-fed organic dairy provides a 50% healthier ratio of omega-6 and 40% higher levels of CLA fatty acids. Just look for the grass-fed and organic certifications to ensure milk is produced at the highest standards to serve your loved ones their favorite creamy recipes all summer long.
Discover more dairy-inspired breakfasts, desserts, dinners and more at MapleHill.com.
Strawberry Kefir Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups Maple Hill Strawberry Kefir
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon beetroot powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2-1 tablespoon maple syrup
- sliced strawberries optional
- walnuts optional
- nut butter optional
Instructions
- Whisk strawberry kefir, oats, chia seeds, beetroot powder, vanilla and maple syrup until smooth. Allow to sit 5 minutes then whisk again to prevent clumps.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- For serving, top with sliced strawberries, walnuts, nut butter or other favorite toppings.
Frozen Greek Yogurt Banana Pops
Ingredients
- 4-5 bananas cut in half
- ice pop sticks
- 1 container Maple Hill Vanilla Greek Yogurt 16 ounces
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Line halved bananas on prepared sheet. Slide ice pop stick into each banana halve.
- Pour Greek yogurt into medium bowl and mix until creamy. Dip each banana into Greek yogurt until fully coated. Top with sprinkles.
- Freeze 1-2 hours, or until Greek yogurt hardens.
Source: Maple Hill