Q&A for How to Prepare Milo

You can use hot water, mixed with milo powder. If you want it cold, add ice. Although, it won't be as creamy if you don't use milk. If dairy is the issue, you can use plant-based milk (soy, almond etc.).

Yes, you can add frozen fruits if you like. It is totally your choice.

Milo is not high in fiber, so it's unlikely to help with your constipation. Drinking plenty of water is good for constipation and if you don't like water, drinking Milo instead could help. Coffee is also suggested for constipation; if you don't like the taste of coffee, you could try mixing Milo and instant coffee.

Yes, it is okay to skip it but it is really your choice. If you do want to put hot water in the shaker bottle or you do not want to it is up to you.

Milo is not just in Australia, you can find it in many other places. If you can't find it, use chocolate powder or cocoa powder.

Yes, you will get some energy in the morning if you drink milo and you will wake up with lots of energy in your body.

You certainly can! As long as you keep the proportions roughly the same, you can use whatever water-soluble drink powders you want.

Depends on your individual tastes. Milo isn't as sweet as other powdered chocolate drinks, but it is healthier. It also has an interesting texture to it that some people find pleasing.

Yes, you can. Just be sure to only add a little bit of milk.

There are many substitutes and imitations around like Horlicks and Ovaltine (ovalmaltine). Or you can make your own substitute by combing 1/2 c raw sugar, 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa, 1/2 c almonds, 1/2 c unsalted cashews, 2 tbsp chia seeds, and 2 tbsp sunflower seeds in a food processor - use 2-3 tbsp of this mixture per glass of milo-less Milo.

The formula of Milo was changed a few years ago, but even before then, it wasn't very sweet compared to sweetened hot chocolate mixtures or chocolate milk (for example).

Many people find hot drinks before bed relaxing. Milo might have enough sugar to keep you awake for longer though - this varies from person to person, so the only way to know if this is the case is to try it yourself, perhaps on a weekend when you can sleep in. Be aware that some people need to urinate in the middle of the night after having a hot drink before bed, so if this happens to you and it's a problem, stop having the drink so soon to bedtime.

No, milo is available in some Asian countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei too.