Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for kids with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs.

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

Prep time: 1 minute

What you need:

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

What to do:

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

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

  • 475 calories
  • 44g fat
  • 4g protein
  • 103mg sodium
  • 150mg calcium

Serves: 1

Serving size: 1 cup

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

Variations and suggestions:
Consider adding chocolate or strawberry syrup for a sweet treat.

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