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Spring Sips

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. Combine orange juice, milk, yogurt, frozen banana, honey and vanilla in a blender.
  2. 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

  1. Partially thaw strawberries by leaving at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. 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

  1. Combine eggs, sugar, milk, yogurt and vanilla to a blender, blending until frothy.
  2. 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

  1. 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.