Spring has sprung and the time for transitioning from hot drinks to iced ones are on the horizon! Whether you want to revamp your morning routine with a new, cool beverage or want a sweet treat for the kids after school, these spring sips are the perfect inspiration. Plus, they’re all packed with a full serving of Kreider dairy goodness!
Vanilla Iced Mochaccino
This refreshing, invigorating coffee drink taste like one you can get in a coffee shop, but at a fraction of the cost – and you can have it anytime you like! Be sure to use whole milk for the richest, creamiest taste and texture.
Ingredients (makes 2)
- 2 cups brewed coffee
- 1 cup Kreider milk
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine coffee, milk, cocoa powder, sugar and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; simmer for 5 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Pour coffee mixture over ice into a large cocktail shaker and shake well. Strain over two ice-filled glasses and enjoy.
Shamrock Milk Mixer
This bright green, pistachio-flavored spring sip gives you an excuse to crumble cookie into your milk!
Ingredients (makes 1)
- 1 cup Kreider milk
- 2 tbsp pistachio-flavored instant pudding and pie mix
- 1 chocolate-mint sandwich cookie, crushed
Instructions
- Pour milk into a tall glass, add instant pudding mix and stir with a milk frother to dissolve. Stir in crushed cookie and serve.
Orange Cream Chiller
The perfect after school, dreamsicle-style spring sip offers a double dose of dairy in the from of milk and yogurt, providing both calcium and nutrition.
Ingredients (makes 2)
- 3oz Kreider Orange Juice
- 1 cup Kreider milk
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small frozen banana
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine orange juice, milk, yogurt, frozen banana, honey and vanilla in a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth, then divide between glasses and serve.
Double Strawberry Shakes
Frozen strawberries paired with our Kreider strawberry banana yogurt drink and a scoop of Kreider strawberry ice cream makes for the ultimate strawberry spring sip.
Ingredients (makes 2)
- 1 cup frozen strawberry halves
- ½ cup Kreider milk
- 1 cup Kreider strawberry banana yogurt drink
- ½ cup Kreider strawberry ice cream
Instructions
- Partially thaw strawberries by leaving at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Add berries, milk, yogurt and ice cream to a blender and blend until smooth. Divide into glasses and serve immediately.
Vanilla Eggnog
While Kreider’s does offer a delicious eggnog during the holidays, some of you may wish you had it all year round. This vanilla eggnog recipe lets you do-it-yourself for year-round enjoyment!
Ingredients (makes 6)
- 3 large pasteurized eggs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 cups Kreider milk
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ground nutmeg, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine eggs, sugar, milk, yogurt and vanilla to a blender, blending until frothy.
- Divide among glasses and garnish with nutmeg.
Mango Yogurt Smoothie
This fruity smoothie is light and refreshing perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or when you want something cool and quick!
Ingredients (makes 1)
- 6oz Kreider peach mango yogurt drink
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Blend yogurt, mango and honey in a blender until smooth. Serve and garnish with fresh mint if desired.
If you give any of these spring sips a try, show us by tagging @kreiderfarms on Facebook and Instagram, we’d love to see your creations! Plus, find a complete list of Kreider retailers here.
