Need fat? Almond-coconut milk

My two-year old daughter is on the "petite" side. Physically and cognitively she is developing beautifully (ok, she's a genius!) so we haven't been particularly concerned about her weight. That being said, at every regularly-scheduled medical check up, the subject comes up. Long story short, we could continue to ignore the suggestion of extra weigh-ins and a blood workup or we could find a healthy way of putting on a few pounds. We headed to a holistic nutrition consultant.

My daughter is a FANTASTIC eater. She eats just about anything you put in front of her and most nights she could out-eat a teenage boy. Don't let her size fool you! Overall, the consultant was pleased with the quality and quantity of food my daughter was eating, and gave us a few suggestions for improvement.

The biggest change we made to her diet was replacing her 25 ounces of daily milk (half-goat, half almond milk) with an almond-coconut blend. This gave her the extra fat she needed and took care of her constipation issues (we removed all dairy products and it worked).

The ratio is 5:1 - almond milk to coconut milk (the creamy stuff that comes in a can). If you are not using homemade almond milk, I suggest you use unsweetened milk since the coconut milk is naturally sweet.

In a blender, mix your fresh almond milk (or store-bought) with the coconut milk. Transfer to mason jars and store in a refrigerator for a few days. I don't need the extra fat but love it in my coffee and morning smoothies!