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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Jenny
My kids loved this (I did too!) Easy and fun recipe. I put the extra strawberry syrup in the fridge, but we used it up almost immediately!
Lindsay
This sounds amazing! What a great way to make strawberry milk without a chemically syrup. Thanks!
Pam
You are so right – this takes me back in time. But I’m sure yours is better and certainly healthier than what we had as kids.
Dannii
You can’t beat strawberry milk. My kids love it too!
Lisalia
Yummy! This was delicious! I used monkfruit sweetener from costco to make this an added-sugar-free treat. Who needs milkshakes anymore?!
Lori
My son begged me to make this, but I must admit… it was a guilty pleasure for me too. Delicious!
Shelley
Oh my gosh – how fun is this!?!? Like a little sip of childhood! And I love that it actually uses REAL strawberries instead of fakey syrup!
Patricia
Oh! How great — i’m sure this is way better than the kind in a tin! Great idea!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Scrumptious homemade Strawberry milk is looks incredibly delicious!
Sandra
My kids really enjoyed this! Such a delicious drink!