Chocolate milk is a favourite for kids and adults alike, thanks to its delicious blend of creamy milk and rich cocoa. It’s a treat that excites your tastebuds, keeps you feeling full, lifts your mood, and packs in plenty of nutrients. Win, win, win!

Thank you to our young writer for this question (or older writer with excellent taste!).

We couldn’t agree more—chocolate milk is absolutely delicious, and it’s wonderful to know you’re enjoying something that’s good for your body across all stages of life.

Chocolate milk tastes so good because it adds rich, smooth cocoa powder or chocolate syrup to plain milk. This tingles your tastebuds, fills up a hungry tummy and is also believed to make your brain feel happy due to the pleasurable drinking experience which reminds you of eating chocolate.

Some parents and carers have questions about chocolate milk and kids’ health, so we’ve included some helpful information below.

Here’s why chocolate milk can be a smart choice for school-aged kids:

• Supports healthier choices: Studies show that kids who drink flavoured milk consume fewer unhealthy drinks, like soft drinks and sugary fruit drinks (those with less than 10% real juice), compared to kids who don’t.¹
• Nutrient-packed: Research has found that kids who drink flavoured milk are more likely to get important nutrients like calcium, vitamin A, and phosphorus. Plus, drinking flavoured milk doesn’t negatively affect their body weight.^2,3,4
• Carefully formulated: In Australia, flavoured milks contain no more than 5% added sugar. For example, a 250mL glass of chocolate milk has just two to three teaspoons of added sugar. Reduced-fat flavoured milks are often recommended for school-aged children to align with nutrition and school canteen guidelines.⁵

In a nutshell, flavoured milk can be a tasty and nutritious choice that helps kids cut down on sugary drinks and get key nutrients they need for healthy growth.