Simple dessert with a glass of milk
This is a simple, comforting snack or light meal pairing a plain, often homemade, dessert with a glass of milk. The dessert is typically a basic baked good like a cookie, slice of cake, or biscuit, made from flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. It's a universal concept found in many cultures, representing a quick, satisfying treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pairing is generally high in carbohydrates and fats from the dessert, with a good amount of protein and calcium from the milk. It provides a quick energy boost and key nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, with a rough calorie range of 250-400 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 90 mcg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
Per 1 medium homemade oatmeal raisin cookie (approx. 40 g) and 1 cup (240 g) of whole milk · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The combination is nutritionally interesting because the milk's protein and fat can help slow the absorption of the dessert's simple sugars, potentially providing more sustained energy. Culturally, it's a nostalgic comfort food in many Western countries, often associated with childhood snacks or simple hospitality.
