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.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Strawberries: This can be fresh or frozen.
- Milk: I used whole milk, but you can try almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or cashew milk.
- Granulated Sugar: For the main recipe, I used sugar, but you can always add some maple syrup, honey, or stevia for an alternate sugar-free sweetener. Just sweeten to taste.
How to Make Strawberry Milk
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- In a medium saucepan, add water, sugar, and strawberries over medium heat. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a strainer, gently pressing the strawberries against the mesh to extract as much of the juice.
- 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 some whipped cream.
Preparation Tips
- 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.
- 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
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- ½ cup water
- ½ 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 of red food coloring per glass and a little bit of whipped cream.
Notes
- Store the strawberry syrup in the fridge in a sealable container, such as a mason jar, for up to 2 weeks. That way, you can use it to make a quick glass at a moment’s notice.
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Cathy
I love that this uses fresh strawberries!
Melanie
I’m so glad I found your recipe – I get tired of the kids begging for that processed stuff at the store. Now I can make them some fresh strawberry milk. I’ll be making for them tomorrow, can’t wait!
Pam Greer
A favorite from my childhood! So, excited to make this for my grandchildren!
Katie Beck
So my kids are always asking for the Quik strawberry milk powder and I would never buy it – but this is perfect and so much more flavorful!
Nathan
This just took me right back to being really young and drinking Nesquick strawberry milk. I bet this is even better though! Can’t wait to give it a try 🙂
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
Love how easy this recipe is. Can’t wait to try it this weekend.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Strawberry milk is looks incredibly delicious!
Erin
My kid would just love this! I just need some strawberries!
Alex
This looks so delicious! Perfect for the upcoming strawberry season. Love the color!
Kellie
I thought my family was the only one that made this!! Try it with buttermilk….it’s fantastic! We also make banana milk….just milk and banana, no sugar needed! I tend to use less sugar than your recipe…I may try a touch more! This is GREAT for goosing good stuff in your little ones!
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tips Kellie! We love banana milk too! So delicious! I am going to post banana milk in just a couple of weeks.