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Mighty Milk

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Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for kids with cystic fibrosis (CF). Kids with CF often need to consume additional calories to help them meet their nutritional needs.

Give your milk a boost by adding extra calories. This creamy milk tastes great by itself, with your favorite flavored syrup, and in recipes that call for milk.

Prep time: 1 minute

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 c. whole milk
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream

Directions:

  1. Pour whole milk and heavy cream in a cup.
  2. Stir with spoon until blended.

Serves: 1

Serving size: 1 cup

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

491 calories
49 g fat
6 g protein
108 mg sodium
226 mg calcium

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:

Consider adding chocolate or strawberry syrup for a sweet treat.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD
Date reviewed: August 2003

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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