Strawberry Milk

Scrumptious homemade Strawberry milk is a super easy four-ingredient sweet, creamy treat that will blast you back to the past. I love serving it as a quick and easy chilled surprise for the kids and hubby, especially during spring and summer.

Indulge in a creamy and sweet treat with this simple strawberry milk recipe. Made with fresh strawberries, it is perfect for a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack. This delicious drink is sure to satisfy your cravings. If you like this recipe, try orange Julius, banana milk, strawberry banana smoothie, and blueberry smoothie.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• This milk is so delicious that you will wonder how in the world you have made it this long without it!
• Keep it natural by skipping the dye or using all-natural dye from plants, vegetables, and seeds.
• With just a few ingredients and a few minutes of effort, the fresh taste of strawberries is all yours. This recipe is easy enough for the tweens to help.

Strawberry Milk Ingredients

How to make Strawberry Milk

Add the water, sugar, and strawberries to a saucepan over medium heat and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes. Then, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, gently pressing the strawberries against the mesh to extract as much of that beautiful juice as possible. Let it chill down for a bit, then pour a couple of tablespoons into a well-chilled glass of milk and stir to combine. If desired, add 1-2 drops of red food coloring and a little pop of whipped cream.

Pro-Tips

• Both fresh and frozen strawberries work well with this recipe.
• The milk turns pale pink, so add a few drops of food coloring if you want more color.
• McCormick sells natural food coloring made from plants, veggies, and seeds.
• Store the strawberry syrup in the fridge in a sealable container like a mason jar for up to 2 weeks. That way, you can use it to make a quick glass at a moment’s notice.
• I prefer whole dairy milk with this recipe, but 2% will also work; however, it will not be as creamy. If you have any half-and-half or cream in the refrigerator, add a little splash and stir to combine.
• For a vegan, dairy-free version, try almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk, or cashew milk.
• Try maple syrup, honey, or stevia for an alternate sugar-free sweetener. Just sweeten to taste.
• Don’t be too quick to throw out those mashed strawberries. They are delicious in a bowl of Greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream, or even cottage cheese.

More Strawberry Recipes

Strawberry Milk Recipe

This easy and delicious four ingredient Strawberry Milk is always a huge hit with family and friends.  Make up a batch today and satisfy that fresh strawberry craving with delicious all natural flavors.

5 from 35 votes

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Course: beverage

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Beth Pierce

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 cups whole milk well chilled
• 3-4 drops red food coloring optional
• whipped cream optional

Instructions

• Add the strawberries, water, and sugar to a small pot and simmer gently for about 10-12 minutes.
• Strain the strawberries and juice through a fine mesh strainer gently pressing the strawberries against the mesh to extract as much of the juice as possible.
• Let it cool down for 10-15 minutes. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the syrup to a well chilled glass of milk and stir to combine.
• If desired add 1-2 drops red food coloring per glass and a little bit of whipped cream.

Notes

• Both fresh and frozen strawberries work well with this recipe.
• The milk turns a pale pink so if you want a little more color add a few drops of food coloring.
• McCormick sells natural food coloring made from plants, veggies and seeds.
• Store the strawberry syrup in the fridge in a sealable container like a mason jar for up to 2 weeks.  That way you can use it to make a quick glass at a moments notice.
• I prefer whole milk with this recipe but 2% will work as well however it will not be as creamy.  If you have any half and half or cream in the refrigerator add a little splash and stir to combine.
• Don’t be too quick to throw out those mashed strawberries.  They are delicious in a bowl of greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream or even cottage cheese.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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