(Family Features) Hustling to get out the door for a busy day may tempt you to skip breakfast but taking a few extra minutes to nourish your body helps ensure you can keep up with the day’s demands. Breakfast is your chance to jumpstart your body. Eating breakfast offers multiple benefits, including providing energy to fuel your day and increasing your ability to focus and make decisions. A breakfast rich in protein is also important to keep you fuller longer. Eggs may be a frequent option, yet dairy foods can be a good, protein-rich alternative. If you’re cutting calories, an option like Milk50 contains only 50 calories per serving but the same amount of protein as other dairy milks – 9 grams per serving – along with calcium and vitamin D. This first-of-its-kind product also contains 75% less sugar than skim milk, is lactose-free and doesn’t contain any artificial flavors or colors. A return-to-dairy trend is gaining momentum, with 58% of U.S. adults welcoming dairy back to their diets after being disappointed with the price, taste and heavy processing of plant-based beverages, according to a national survey commissioned by Dairy Farmers of America. Incorporating these real dairy favorites in your morning recipes can be a cinch. Start your morning with a nutritious and delicious shake like this Vanilla Coffee Protein Shake, which combines cold brew coffee and frozen bananas for a refreshing treat. Or, if you’re craving something a little heartier, mix up a batch of Chai Oatmeal Energy Bites over the weekend or in the evening so you can grab one or two on the go. Find more breakfast inspiration at milk50.com.

Chai Oatmeal Energy Bites

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes Yield: 2 doze

• 1          cup DairyPure Milk50 Vanilla
• 3          chai tea bags, divided
• nonstick cooking spray
• 2          cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2       teaspoon salt
• 2          teaspoons baking powder
• 2          tablespoons flaxseed
• 1          teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3       cup maple syrup
• 1/2       cup chopped pecans

1. In small pot, heat milk until hot but not simmering. Take off heat and place two chai tea bags in milk. Steep tea in milk until cool, about 30 minutes, then discard tea bags.
2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cooled chai milk, oats, salt, baking powder, flaxseed, vanilla and maple syrup.
3. Open third chai tea bag and measure 2 teaspoons tea. If tea is coarse, blitz in spice grinder or use mortar and pestle to grind more finely. Stir tea into batter and let mixture sit 10 minutes so oats can soak up milk.
4. Give batter another stir then fill each mini muffin cavity about 3/4 with batter, about 1 tablespoon in each. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Bake bites 12-13 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of bite comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes.

Vanilla Coffee Protein Shake

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 8 hours Servings: 1

• 5-6       ounces DairyPure Milk50 Vanilla
• 1/2       banana, sliced and frozen
• 1/4       cup, plus 2 tablespoons, cold brew concentrate
• 1/2       teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2       scoops protein powder of choice
• 2          teaspoons simple syrup (or to taste)

1. Make ice cubes by pouring milk into ice cube tray and freezing until solid, about 8 hours.
2. To make shake: In high-speed blender, blend frozen banana slices, cold brew, vanilla, protein powder, simple syrup and 5-6 milk cubes until creamy. Serve in glass.

SOURCE: Dairy Pure Milk50

Wells Enterprises, Inc., America’s largest privately held, family-owned ice cream manufacturer, has initiated a nationwide voluntary recall affecting more than 50,000 gallons of ice cream and frozen yogurt products due to potential plastic contamination.

Key Recall Details

Affected Products: Nearly 18,000 three-gallon containers across 22 varieties

Popular Brands Involved: Blue Bunny, Halo Top, and other Wells Enterprises products

Distribution: Products shipped to 103 distribution centers nationwide

Best-By Dates: March through October 2026

Recall Classification: FDA Class II recall

Consumer Safety Alert

The company took immediate action after discovering the possibility of foreign material (plastic) in select products. While no injuries have been reported, consumers are urged to:

Check product codes against the recall list

Stop using affected products immediately

Return items to the place of purchase for a full refund

Contact Wells Enterprises customer service with questions

Affected Product Information

The recall specifically impacts 3-gallon bulk containers of various ice cream and frozen yogurt flavors. Wells Enterprises, known for producing popular brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top Creamery, and The Cheesecake Factory At Home ice cream products, initiated the voluntary recall on April 25, 2025.

For More Information

Consumers can visit the FDA’s official website or follow STM Daily News’ Food and Drink section for the latest updates on this recall and other food safety alerts.

Related Links:

FDA Recall Data

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/ice-cream-maker-issues-recall-concerns-plastic-121931178

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Go Light for Lunch with a Summery Salad

    (Family Features) Make broccoli the star of summer with this light lunch idea, a Broccoli Salad from “Cookin’ Savvy” made with a simple homemade dressing. Find more ways to make this season’s meals a breeze by visiting Culinary.net.

Watch video to see how to make this recipe!

Broccoli Salad Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6

• 2 medium heads broccoli
• 2 apples
• lemon juice
• 1 carrot
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup pecans
• 1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces

  Dressing:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

 

1. Coarsely chop broccoli and place in large bowl.
2. Coarsely chop apples and brush with lemon juice to prevent browning; add to bowl.
3. Shred carrot and add to bowl with blueberries, cranberries, sunflower seeds, pecans and bacon.
4. To make dressing: Mix mayonnaise, milk, apple cider vinegar, sugar and poppy seeds. Pour over broccoli salad and mix well.

SOURCE: Culinary.net