You are standing in the dairy aisle wondering which milk to grab: white or chocolate. Is chocolate milk good for you and your family? Fortunately, experts have discovered that chocolate milk is a great and delicious choice to nourish our bodies, especially after exercise.

When flavored milk is offered to children at school, they are more likely to drink milk, says The Dairy Alliance. When your child chooses milk, that means they may be drinking fewer energy drinks, sodas, juices, or other beverages that are higher in sugar and less nutrient-dense than milk, which provides thirteen essential vitamins and minerals.

While some may worry that flavored milk is packed with sugar, fear not. Research has found that flavored milk only contributes 3% of added sugars to a child's diet. Additionally, HERSHEY’S a2 Milk® contains less sugar than many other brands of flavored milk - one serving has only 5 grams added sugar, compared to the 8-12 grams in chocolate milk commonly served at schools.

If you are unsure what type of chocolate milk to stock in your refrigerator, look for low-fat or fat-free options if you are concerned about calories or fat consumption by your child. These options (just like white milk) include ample calcium, vitamins (A, D, and B12), potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin, and protein to help your little one feel full.

If you are having trouble getting your child to drink any milk, chocolate included, why not sneak the dairy goodness into a recipe that they might find more tempting? Here are a few of our favorites:

- Chocolate coconut almond smoothie
- Chocolate waffles
- Rich hot chocolate
- a2 Milk® Chocolate milkshake

As you prepare your next shopping list, add a carton of creamy HERSHEY’S a2 Milk® to the mix. Everyone in the household is likely to get a little more excited about their next glass of milk - adults included! Find a2 Milk® at your local grocery store today.