Milky drinks – nutrition and dietetics

Introduction

Adding milky drinks to your diet is a simple way to increase your calorie and protein intake, which can help with weight gain and overall nutrition.

Choosing the right milk

• Use full-fat or “original” versions of dairy or plant-based milks.
• Avoid low-fat, diet, or reduced sugar options, as these provide fewer calories.

Dairy-free options

• Choose fortified plant milks to ensure they provide:
• Calcium
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B12
• Soya milk: higher in protein
• Oat milk (barista style): higher in calories/energy.

Preparation tips

• You can prepare drinks in advance and store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Always shake or stir well before serving.
• Mix all dry ingredients together first, then add milk.
• Use a hand blender or liquidiser to achieve a smooth consistency.

Fortification tips

• Add 1 scoop of ice cream for an extra – 130 kcals.
• Add 2 tbsp of single cream for an extra – 60 kcals.
• Add 2 tbsp of double cream for an extra – 150 kcals.
• Add one scoop of dairy free ice-cream for an extra – 127kcal.
• Add 2 tbsp dairy free cream for an extra – 37kcal.
• Add a shot of flavoured syrup for an extra – 30 kcal.
• Top with squirty cream for an extra – 30 kcals.

This booklet includes recipes for the following:

• Fortified milk
• Cup a Soup
• Hot Chocolate
• Milkshake
• Milky Coffee
• Fruit Smoothie
• Yogurt Drink
• Eton Mess Shake
• Energy Dense Mousse

Fortified milk recipe

Fortified milk is the most nutrient dense milk option because skimmed milk powder increases the energy (kcal) and protein (g) content.

This can be used as a replacement for the all the milk that you use daily with foods such as cereals, milk puddings and in your drinks.

Ingredients

• 1 pint (568ml) milk (whole or semi-skimmed).
• 4 tbsp (60g) skimmed milk powder.

Instructions

• Add the skimmed milk powder to a jug and stir in a little milk to form a smooth paste.
• Slowly add the remaining milk and continue to stir to remove any lumps.
• Cover and store in the fridge.

Use within 2 to 3 days.

Cup a Soup (1 portion, 200mls)

Ingredients

• 200ml milk of choice.
• 1 x packet cup-a-soup.

Instructions

• Mix the milk and cup-a-soup powder.
• Simmer in a saucepan or microwave until hot and serve.

Cup a Soup Nutritional Value(s) (Per portion)

Hot Chocolate (1 portion, 150mls)

Ingredients

• 150ml milk.
• 4 teaspoons of single cream OR dairy-free cream alternative.
• 3 heaped teaspoons of hot chocolate/Horlicks/Ovaltine powder.

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients together and heat until simmering in a saucepan or microwave until hot.

Hot Chocolate Nutritional Value(s) (Per portion)

Milkshake (1 portion, 200mls)

Ingredients

• 200ml milk.
• Add milkshake syrup or powder to taste (any flavour).

Instructions

• Whisk all ingredients together until dissolved.

Milkshake Nutritional Value(s) (Per portion)

Milky Coffee (1 Portion, 150mls)

Ingredients

• 150ml milk.
• 4 teaspoons of single cream OR dairy-free cream alternative.
• 1 teaspoon of coffee powder.

Instructions

• Mix the milk and cream together in a saucepan or in a microwaveable jug.
• Heat gently until simmering.
• Once simmering, remove from heat and add the coffee powder and stir to combine.

Milky Coffee Nutritional Value(s) (Per portion)

Fruit Smoothie (1 portion, 200mls)

Ingredients

• 100ml milk.
• 100ml fruit juice e.g. orange/cranberry/pineapple.
• 1 scoop of ice cream OR dairy-free ice-cream alternative.
• 1 banana OR 1 small handful of berries OR 2 pineapple rings.

Instructions

• Blend all ingredients together until it has reached the desired consistency.

Fruit Smoothie Nutritional Value(s) (Per portion)

Yoghurt Drink (1 portion, 300mls)

Ingredients

• 150ml milk.
• 1 mini pot of thick and creamy yogurt / dairy-free yogurt alternative.

Instructions

• Blend ingredients together in a liquidiser until the desired consistency is met.
• Best served chilled.

Yoghurt Drink Nutritional Value(s) (Per portion)

Eton Mess Shake (1 portion, 125mls)

Ingredients

• 1 meringue nest.
• 100ml milk.
• 2 tbsp double cream / dairy-free cream alternative.
• 1 heaped tablespoon strawberry milkshake powder.
• 1 tablespoon strawberry jam.
• 1 handful berries (raspberries, blueberries or blackberries).

Instructions

• Blend all ingredients together in a hand blender or liquidiser until the desired consistency is met.

Eton Mess Shake Nutritional Value(s) (Per portion)

Energy Dense Mousse (4 portions)

Ingredients

• 1 sachet of angel delight or instant whip.
• 200ml of milk (dairy).
• 2 tbsp of double cream.

Instructions

• Whisk together the milk and Angel Delight/instant whip in a bowl.
• Whisk in the cream until thick and creamy.
• Spoon the mixture evenly into individual bowls.
• Place in the fridge until set.
• Use within 2 to 3 days.

Energy Dense Mousse Nutritional Value(s) (Per portion)

Contact numbers

If you need further advice, or have any problems, please contact the appropriate number below:

James Cook University Hospital Nutrition and Dietetics

Telephone: 01642 854777

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm

Email: [email protected]

Friarage Hospital Nutrition and Dietetics

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

North Yorkshire DL6 1JG

Telephone: 01609 762012

Email: [email protected]

Community Dietetics

Langbaurgh House

Bow Street

Guisborough

Cleveland TS14 7AA

Telephone: 01642 944455

Email: [email protected]

Patient Experience Team

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like your feedback. If you would like to share your experience about your care and treatment or on behalf of a patient, please contact The Patient Experience Team who will help you to do this.

This service is based at James Cook University Hospital but also the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, our community hospitals and community health services.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Telephone: 01642 854807 / Freephone: 0800 0282451

Email: [email protected]

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

Out of hours if you wish to speak to a senior member of trust staff, please contact the hospital switchboard (numbers below).

James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Telephone: 01642 850850

The Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL6 1JG

Telephone: 01609 779911

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Review due: 20 July 2029