10 Healthiest Milk And Milk Alternatives For Toddlers And Kids

9. Rice Milk

Serving Size – 240ml

Calories – 112

Fat – 2.3g

Protein – 0.7g

Carbs – 22g

Rice milk ranks 9th in our list of healthiest milk and milk alternatives for toddlers and kids. It is one of the best options for children who have a multitude of allergies, as it’s soy, nut, gluten, and lactose-free. However, it’s also loaded with carbs and is a lightweight when it comes to fat and protein, which doesn’t make it ideal for toddlers and young children. It’s also less than desirable as a milk substitute to be paired with your kid’s favorite cereal, as it has a thin, watery texture that doesn’t complement cereal well. However, as it’s also sweeter tasting than cow’s milk, you could get away with matching it with less sugary cereal. Rice milk does have a little bit of fiber, as well as moderate amounts of calcium and vitamins B-12 and D. Rice milk manufacturers include Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST)‘s private label brand Kirkland Signature, and Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM).

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