Recipes in this booklet are not suitable for those with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk products.
Tips
- Avoid ‘low-fat/sugar/diet” products and go for “original/normal/full-fat” versions
- Mix all dried ingredients together before adding milk
- Drinks can be prepared in advance and stored with a cover in the fridge for three days but beware of separation of drinks
- If prepared in advance, shake well before serving
- Blend ingredients using a hand blender or liquidiser to mix until smooth consistency
- Eat little but often – aim to eat and drink every two to three hours
Cup a soup (1 portion, 200mls)
Ingredients
- 200mls full cream milk
- 2 heaped teaspoons of whole milk powder
- 1 x packet cup a soup
Instructions
- Mix together the milk, milk powder and cup a soup
- Simmer in a saucepan or microwave until hot throughout and serve
Tips
- Milk can rise quickly when heated so watch it doesn’t boil over!
- Can be topped with a teaspoon grated cheese for an extra 20kcals
- High in vitamin B12
Nutritional value (per portion)
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbohydrate (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | 10 | 6 |
Hot chocolate (1 portion, 150mls)
Ingredients
- 150ml full cream milk
- 1 heaped teaspoon of whole milk powder
- 4 teaspoons of single cream
- 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 throughout
Tips
- Milk can rise quickly when heated so watch it doesn’t boil over!
- Can be topped with squirty cream and a chocolate flake for an extra 80 kcals
Nutritional value (per portion)
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbohydrate (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | 9 | 23 |
Milkshake (1 portion, 200mls)
Ingredients
- 200mls full cream milk
- 2 heaped teaspoons whole milk powder
- Add milkshake syrup or powder to taste (any flavour)
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together until dissolved
Tips
- Add 1 scoop of ice cream for an extra 115 kcals
- Add 1 teaspoon of single cream for an extra 60 kcals
- Add 1 teaspoon of double cream for an extra 149 kcals
Nutritional value (per portion)
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbohydrate (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | 10 | 20 |
Milky coffee (1 portion, 150mls)
Ingredients
- 150mls full cream milk
- 1 heaped teaspoon of whole milk powder
- 4 teaspoons of single cream
- 1 teaspoon of coffee powder
Method
- Mix together the milk, cream and milk powder
- Heat until simmering in a saucepan or microwave
- Once simmering, remove from heat and add the coffee powder
Tips
- Add a shot of flavoured syrup for an extra 33 kcal
Nutritional value (per portion)
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbohydrate (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | 8 | 11 |
Fruit smoothie (1 portion, 200mls)
Ingredients
- 100mls full cream milk
- 100mls fruit juice for example orange/cranberry/pineapple
- 2 heaped tablespoons of whole milk powder
- 1 scoop of ice cream
- 1 banana OR 3 teaspoons of berries OR 3 pineapple rings
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together until you’ve reached the desired consistency
Tips
- Swap the full cream milk to tinned coconut milk for a tropical twist for an extra 75 kcals and 2g protein
Nutritional value (per portion)
| Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbohydrate (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 390 | 13 | 28 |
Yoghurt drink (1 portion, 300mls)
Ingredients
- 150mls of full cream milk
- 1 mini pot of thick and creamy yogurt
- 1 level teaspoon of whole milk powder
Instructions
- Blend ingredients together in a liquidiser until the desired consistency is met
- Best served chilled
Tips
- Top with squirty cream for an extra 30 kcals
- Use different flavour yogurts for flavour variety (avoid low fat/sugar free yoghurts)
Nutritional value (per portion)
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbohydrate (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 271 | 13 | 11 |
Eton mess shake (1 portion, 125mls)
Ingredients
- 1 meringue nest
- 100mls full cream milk
- 25mls double cream
- 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
Tips
- Add 1 scoop of ice cream for an extra 100 kcals
- One of your five a day
Nutritional value (per portion)
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbohydrate (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 319 | 5 | 40 |
Energy dense mousse (4 portions)
Ingredients
- 1 sachet of angel delight or instant whip
- 145mls of full cream milk
- 145mls of double cream
- 2 heaped teaspoons of whole milk powder
Instructions
- Mix the milk powder and angel delight/instant whip together in a bowl
- Whisk in the milk and cream until thick and creamy
- Spoon the mixture evenly into individual bowls
- Place in the fridge until set
Tips
- Store in the fridge at all times and use within 24 hours
- Use different flavour packets for flavour variety
Nutritional value (per portion)
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbohydrate (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | 5 | 22 |
Dietplan (2014) was used to calculate the nutritional content of the recipes in this booklet.