Freezing milk when it’s on sale can be cost efficient for budget savy shoppers. Where I live milk is about $3.10 a gallon. So to me, it makes perfect “CENTS” to stock-up on milk when it goes on sale?

The good news is freezing milk does NOT change it’s nutrients, the only thing that happens is reverse homogenization, which makes it turn yellowish, but that’s only because the fat separates from the milk. When this happens, simply give the thawed milk a good shake before each use. Once milk thaws out, the color will return back to normal.

A few other tips to remember, first, do not freeze milk after the ‘best before’ date. Ideally you should start freezing milk as soon as you get home from the grocery store.

Next, it is okay to freeze milk in plastic containers; however be sure to pour out a cup of milk then recap and freeze - this allows room for expansion. Milk can be frozen and stored for up to 3 months at 0F or lower.

To thaw out milk, simply place the frozen milk in the refrigerator for 2 days. Do not use hot water or any other source of heat to thaw. Once the milk is thawed, it is generally good for 5-7 days.