{"id":2603,"date":"2026-03-10T12:56:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2603"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:56:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:56:04","slug":"organic-valley-just-launched-high-protein-lactose-free-milk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2603","title":{"rendered":"Organic Valley Just Launched High-Protein, Lactose-Free Milk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-hl6xtf e1wzc3k51\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/clock-regular.4ddebeb.svg\" alt=\"Estimated read time\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><span class=\"css-1rzbsk9 e1wzc3k50\">3 min read<\/span><\/div>\n<ul data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-kw9lqy emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"0.0\">Organic Valley is launching a line of high-protein, lactose-free milks in Whole, 2%, and Skim.<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.1\"><em data-node-id=\"0.1.0\">Delish <\/em>editors got an exclusive first taste of the milks to see how they compared to your standard carton.<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.2\">The reviews were overall positive, though tasters preferred Whole and 2% over Skim.<em data-node-id=\"0.2.1\"\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-18pb4rg emevuu60\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Once upon a time, dairy milk was all the rage\u2014just think back to those iconic \u201cGot Milk?\u201d ads of yesteryear (yes, I collected them) that made every child<em data-node-id=\"2.3\"> and <\/em>adult want to rock a milk mustache. Nowadays, it seems like we\u2019ve strayed far from our beloved cow\u2019s milk in deference to trendy nut and oat milks. While these alternative milks are helpful for people with an allergy or a dislike of dairy, there\u2019s also something to be said for a real, creamy glass of cold milk. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Organic Valley is introducing yet another player to the milk game, but it\u2019s not another nut-double. <strong data-node-id=\"3.1\">The brand is introducing the first high-protein, lactose-free milk<\/strong>\u2014something that may make you rethink your go-to coffee order. This \u201cProtein Plus\u201d line of organic milk boasts 50% more protein and 50% less sugar than regular milk, all without that pesky lactose that can cause tummy troubles for some. <\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-17\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-1fm2v8u e94w1mj12\">\n<h6 class=\"css-1xumt3f e94w1mj10\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k0\"\/><span class=\"css-8lle59 e94w1mj8\">Related Story<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h6>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-high-protein-milk\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"body-h2 css-iclhrb emevuu60\">What Is High-Protein Milk?<\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The Protein Plus line is ultra-filtered (which removes lactose and boosts protein levels) and made from pasture-raised cows on organic family farms that are free of antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides, and GMOs, according to the brand. They are available in Whole, 2%, and Skim nationwide beginning this month. <br data-node-id=\"6.1\"\/><\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-18\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">While this all sounds well and good in theory, the most important factor here is how the milk actually tastes. No one wants a chalky, icky-tasting milk. Thankfully, I\u2019m here to report that the editors at <em data-node-id=\"8.1\">Delish<\/em> had no bad words to say about this new line. <\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-19\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"medium\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-medium embed css-y6m8k e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-uwraif e1fodxfw3\">\n<div class=\"css-p7qblm e1mlxuuw0\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"three cartons of organic valley protein plus milk with cups of milk in front\" title=\"three cartons of organic valley protein plus milk with cups of milk in front\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-1469-jpg-69a9eeb4a2005.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.669xh;0,0.129xh&amp;resize=640:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-1469-jpg-69a9eeb4a2005.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.669xh;0,0.129xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-1469-jpg-69a9eeb4a2005.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.669xh;0,0.129xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-1469-jpg-69a9eeb4a2005.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.669xh;0,0.129xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-1469-jpg-69a9eeb4a2005.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.669xh;0,0.129xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-1469-jpg-69a9eeb4a2005.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.669xh;0,0.129xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-1469-jpg-69a9eeb4a2005.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.669xh;0,0.129xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" data-dynamic-svg=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/social\/pinterest.e8cf655.svg?primary=%2523ffffff\" loading=\"lazy\" data-testid=\"dynamic-svg-base\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" alt=\"pinterest\" class=\"css-4lml0h e1mlxuuw1\"\/><\/div>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Amanda Mactas<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-taste-like\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"body-h2 css-iclhrb emevuu60\">What Does It Taste Like?<\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">First, we tried the Whole Milk. It was extremely creamy with a slightly sweet taste, almost reminiscent of cereal milk, which made me immediately think of all of the amazing ways I could put this beverage to use\u2014in my matcha lattes, in a bowl of cereal, or as an ingredient in homemade brownies. The Reduced Fat 2% milk was another winner\u2014lusciously creamy and flavorful, and almost indistinguishable from the Whole. The biggest difference was in the Skim milk, which definitely tasted more watered down but was totally comparable to your average skim milk. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-does-it-compare-to-regular-milk-nutrition-wise\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"body-h2 css-iclhrb emevuu60\">How Does It Compare To Regular Milk, Nutrition-Wise?<\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">While a regular serving of milk has 8 grams of protein, all of the Protein Plus versions have 13 grams, making them an even more satiating way to start your day. And even though they all had a deliciously sweet taste, they contain half the amount of sugar as regular milk (6 grams compared to 12)! I was also pleasantly surprised to find that there was hardly an increase in calories. The Whole version had the exact same number of calories per serving as regular whole milk, while both 2% and skim milk contained only 10 calories more than their regular counterparts. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">I know I\u2019m already stocking my refrigerator shelves not only for myself, but for my lactose-intolerant (and picky) niece, who I know will be a fan. In the current world of watery milk alternatives, this rich and nutrient-boosted line is a more than welcome addition. <\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-20\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-1hu65xl e94w1mj3\"\/><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3 min read Organic Valley is launching a line of high-protein, lactose-free milks in Whole, 2%, and Skim. Delish editors got an exclusive first taste of the milks to see how they compared to your standard carton. The reviews were overall positive, though tasters preferred Whole and 2% over Skim. 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