Health on the go

Nutritious Seasonal Recipes for Spring Holidays

From an Apple Cinnamon Pecan Baked Oatmeal treat to a Vanilla Almond Crunch Overnight Oats recipe to serve mom in bed for Mother’s Day, here are some options from lactose-free, fairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk to get you going.

Apple Cinnamon Pecan Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats • 1 cup pecans, divided • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 2 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, divided • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg • ½ teaspoon salt • 2 large eggs • 2 cups fairlife ultra-filtered 2% Reduced Fat milk • ½ cup maple syrup • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the dish • 2-3 large sweet-tart apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled, cored, and diced • Sliced apples, for garnish

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter; set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, ½ cup pecans, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well. 3. In another bowl, break up the eggs with a whisk; then whisk in the milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined. 4. Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture, along with the melted butter. Stir well to combine. 5. Combine the diced apples and remaining pecans in a bowl. Toss with the remaining cinnamon, then scatter the apples evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. 6. Pour the oatmeal mixture over top and spread evenly. Garnish top with thinly sliced apples if desired. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden and the oats are set. Serve warm or at room temperature. 7. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: This dish can be frozen after baking, tightly covered, for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to serve it, defrost in the refrigerator for 24 hours then reheat it, covered with foil, in a 325°F oven until hot.

Pot O’ Golden Milk Latte

Ingredients

• 1 cup 1% fairlife low fat ultra-filtered milk • 1 cinnamon stick (or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon) • 1 (1-inch) piece turmeric, grated (or ½ teaspoon ground turmeric) • 1 (1/2 inch) piece ginger, grated (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger) • 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup) • pinch black pepper • pinch ground cardamom, cloves or nutmeg (optional) • ground cinnamon (for serving)

1. Whisk milk, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, honey, black pepper and any additional spices desired in a small saucepan. 2. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer until incorporated, 5 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and taste, adjusting flavors and sweetener as needed. 4. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into mugs and top with a dash of cinnamon. 5. Use a milk frother and froth for a couple minutes until you reach your desired froth level.

Vanilla Almond Crunch Overnight Oats

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Ingredients

• 1 cup, fairlife® fat-free ultra-filtered milk • 1 5-6 oz. carton of nonfat or low-fat vanilla greek yogurt or skyr • 2 teaspoons pure honey • 2 teaspoons flax seeds • 2 pinches cinnamon • 2 pinches kosher salt • 4 tablespoons blanched slivered or sliced almonds • 1 cup rolled oats

Optional topping suggestions:

• Cut berries or citrus of your choice • Additional yogurt • Additional flax seeds or almonds

1. Divide the first 8 ingredients (fairlife® fat free ultra-filtered milk through oats) evenly between two 8-10 oz. mason jars or small glass bowls with a tight-fitting lid. 2. Securely close or cover the containers and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 48 hours. 3. When ready to serve or eat, remove the lid, stir, and top with berries of your choice or additional flax seeds or almonds.

Green Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh baby spinach or baby kale • 3/4 cup fairlife® ultra- filtered 2% milk • 1 ripe banana • 2/3 cup fresh or frozen diced pineapple • zest of 1 whole lime and squeeze of 1 lime wedge • 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil • 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • pinch of ground cinnamon • 3/4 cup ice (optional, to enjoy cold immediately)

eCombine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. To make in advance and refrigerate, omit the ice. Serve and enjoy!

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