Milkshake Recipe: Cream Pie in a Glass

Overall, goat milk is a great nutritional addition to most diets, and its sweet taste and creamy texture make it a wonderful ingredient in dessert recipes. It is full of nutrients, containing more protein, vitamin A, vitamin B6, niacin, calcium and other minerals than cow's milk.

Goat milk also has properties that make it easy to digest. In particular, the size of its fat globules are smaller. The absence of a protein known as agglutinin also means that the fat molecules do not clump together like the fat in cow's milk. Both of these properties enhance digestibility, and make goat milk extremely rich and creamy tasting.

Goat milk also contains a set of different protein structures, which means that some individuals who are allergic to cow's milk are able to tolerate goat milk.

The digestibility properties, combined with a lower lactose level, also allow some individuals who are lactose intolerant the ability to tolerate goat milk.

This milkshake recipe is just one of many recipes that can provide a great-tasting way to introduce "the other" milk and its health benefits to your family. Warning: It will disappear fast, so be ready to make more!

Mix the following in a blender until smooth:

• 1/2 cup goat milk
• 1 cup ice
• 1 Tbsp. instant pudding powder, any flavor
• 1 Tbsp. graham cracker crumbs
• 1 Tbsp. whipped topping

Pour into a glass and garnish according to the pudding flavor used. Some topping ideas are:

• All flavors: whipped topping and graham crackers
• Vanilla: maraschino cherries
• Chocolate: chocolate chips, candy sprinkles
• Butterscotch: butterscotch or chocolate chips
• Pistachio: pistachio nuts or almond slivers

Recipe makes one glass.

If your family ever told you they wouldn't drink goat milk...this recipe will have them eating their words.