June is National Dairy Month so we are encouraging you to consume your dairy at breakfast time.
I’m sure you know that all foods in the Dairy group contain calcium which is needed for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. But did you know, that calcium is also important for regulating blood pressure and for the nervous system?
The Dairy Group includes milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified soymilk. They provide calcium, vitamin D, potassium, protein, and other nutrients needed for good health throughout life. Choices should be low-fat or fat-free—to cut calories and saturated fat.
How much dairy is needed?
- Older children, teens, and adults need 3 cups a day
- Children 4 to 8 years old need 2½ cups a day
- Children 2 to 3 years old need 2 cups a day
What counts as a cup of dairy?
- 1 cup of milk, yogurt, or soy beverage
- 1½ ounces of natural cheese
- 2 ounces of processed cheese
Breakfast & Brunch Recipes with Dairy:
Peanut Butter ‘N’ Jelly Breakfast Shake
A breakfast smoothie made with 2 cups of milk.
Wylma’s Breakfast Bread
My family loved this savory breakfast bread made with milk and cheese.
Fresh Fruit Breakfast Lasagna
This is a great brunch casserole with crepes layered with fruit and pudding made with milk.
Cheddar and Mushroom Breakfast Squares
Make a batch of these delicious Cheddar Mushroom Breakfast Squares at night and reheat in the morning for a grab-n-go breakfast! One serving has 17 grams of protein.
Overnight Oatmeal Breakfast Parfait
This overnight oatmeal breakfast parfait made with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit is the perfect breakfast for people on the go. Shared by Sam’s Place.
Norwegian Sour Cream Porridge
Have you made homemade porridge? Try this recipe made with sour cream for a comfort food that hails back to the days of the Vikings. Shared by Recipe Savants.
Deconstructed Cheese Omelette
An easy, relaxed weekend brunch omelette that works for egg-whites too. Shared by Whole Food Studio.
What kid won’t love these Strawberry Yogurt Pops for breakfast?
Strawberry Yogurt Pops
Ingredients
1 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt
6 large strawberries
Directions
Chop your strawberries into small bits. And mix with the yogurt.
Pour mix into ice cube trays or paper cups.
Freeze for 30 minutes and add popsicle sticks to each pop.
Breakfast is ready to go all summer.
June Dairy Month started out as a way to distribute extra milk during the warm months of summer. The commemoration was established in 1937 by grocer organizations sponsoring “National Milk Month.” By 1939, June became the official “dairy month.” via the Dairy Alliance
Here are some fun dairy month printables:
And don’t forget to download our cheatsheet, 10 Tips to Get More Dairy, and a free printable grocery list.
Be sure to include dairy in your family’s breakfast menus.
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What’s your favorite way to eat or drink your dairy each day? Share with us in the comments.
