Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Shares Easy NIDO Fortificada Recipes at NYC Sip & Savor Brunch
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton partnered with NIDO to host a beautiful Sip & Savor Brunch in New York City. Guests enjoyed wellness-inspired conversation, meaningful moments of self-care, and easy NIDO Fortificada recipes designed for busy families.
The former host of “The Real” brought my motto “Why should kids have all the fun?” to life at the intimate Mother’s Day-inspired event focused on creating a space where mothers and caregivers could slow down, connect, and take care of themselves for a few meaningful hours.
Held at the charming Palma restaurant in New York City’s West Village neighborhood, the stylish gathering brought together media, creators, and guests for a morning centered around conversation, creativity, wellness, and comfort food. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, filled with gorgeous yellow blooms, thoughtful details, and inspiring women celebrating motherhood together.
What is NIDO Fortificada?
Fortificada is a versatile dry whole milk designed for children ages 4 and up. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals including Vitamins A, C, and D, plus iron and zinc, it offers an easy way to add extra nutrition to smoothies, breakfast recipes, baked treats, and warm beverages. Unlike traditional refrigerated milk, NIDO Fortificada stores conveniently in the pantry, making it ideal for busy households, travel, emergency preparedness, and meal prep. This pantry superstar works well in smoothies, breakfast recipes, and coffee drinks and is especially helpful on busy family mornings.
You can also read my full guide to NIDO Fortificada recipes and nutritional benefits.
As a parent herself, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton understands the realities of balancing career, family, and personal wellness. During the event, Bailon-Houghton shared how she grew up in a NIDO household. She spoke about the convenience and nutritional benefits NIDO products provide. Her partnership with NIDO feels especially authentic because it reflects the modern mom experience — finding simple, practical ways to nourish both family and self while navigating busy everyday life.
Highlights From the NIDO Sip & Savor Brunch:
One of the most memorable moments of the brunch was the ceramic pitcher painting activity. Guests were invited to relax, mingle, and create personalized gifts for their mothers or loved ones. The activity encouraged creativity and connection in a no-pressure environment that felt refreshingly calm and genuine. I admit that I felt a little awkward sitting down to paint but once I started the positivity at the table took over. Everyone was sharing their stories and the art began to flow out of the brush.
The menu itself was another highlight of the event. Guests enjoyed delicious NIDO-infused beverages including the Raspberry Rose Matcha Latte and French Toast Latte, alongside beautifully prepared bites inspired by NIDO Fortificada. Every detail reinforced the event’s theme of comfort, nourishment, and slowing down to savor the little moments. I personally plan to add both delightful drinks into my entertainment arsenal. The ladies at book club are going to be very happy!
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton NIDO Approved Recipes:
One of the best things about NIDO Fortificada is its versatility. I love discovering recipes that feel elevated but are still simple enough for real everyday life. Here are a few of the creative beverage recipes Adrienne shared with us that you can easily recreate at home.
French Toast Latte Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Nido Fortificada powder
- 1 long shot Nespresso Starbucks Espresso Roast
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (optional if you are watching your sodium content)
Instructions
- Prepare Nespresso shot
- Prepare NIDO: Combine 3 Tbsp Fortificada with hot water, add vanilla, whisk to combine thoroughly
- Prepare “French Toast Syrup: Combine maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon & salt. Whisk to combine thoroughly
- Assemble: Add prepared syrup to espresso shot. Stir to combine and top with prepared NIDO.
Raspberry Rose Matcha Latte Recipe
**For this recipe you will need a stainless steel whipped cream dispenser or you can improvise with Redi Whip.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp NIDO Fortificada powder divided
- 2 Tbsp Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen Powder
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp rose syrup
- 1 Tbsp dehydrated raspberry powder
- 1 Tbsp simple syrup
- 1 cup water, divided
Instructions
- Prepare Matcha layer: Combine matcha powder, 2 tbsp NIDO Fortificada, honey and 1/2 cup warm water. Whisk until smooth and chill
- Prepare Raspberry Rose layer: Combine 2 Tbsp NIDO Fortificada, rose syrup, raspberry powder, simple syrup and 1/2 cup water. Whisk until smooth and chill
- Assemble: Fill glass 1/2 way with ice. Pour matcha layer into glass filling 80%. Foam raspberry rose liquid into alternate glass- spoon over matcha layer carefully
- Prepare Raspberry Rose Foam: Add chilled raspberry rose mixture to whipped cream dispenser with two cartridges (to properly aerate the cream)
Families looking for convenient pantry staples will appreciate how easy NIDO Fortificada is to use in everyday recipes. Be sure to bookmark my full guide to NIDO Fortificada recipes and family-friendly meal ideas for even more inspiration.
More than anything, the Sip & Savor Brunch served as a reminder that mothers deserve moments of creativity, connection, and care too. Between the inspiring conversations, comforting recipes, and thoughtful activities, the event beautifully celebrated the importance of slowing down and savoring everyday moments with family and friends.
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