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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Nkem
Yummy! I love that it is natural as well.
Alexis
I made this for my girls this afternoon. THey all loved it, thank you.
Nyxie
Looks delicious! I’d love to try one of these but I’m not all that great with dairy!
Patricia Chamberlain
We are big fans of strawberries in my house! I can’t wait to make this.
Talya Stone
Oooh I bought a huge punnet of strawberries this would be perfect for. Might make this with my daughter after school today as a little treat.
Ashley t
This brings me back to being a kid. I enjoyed this growing up and will definitely make this for my kids.
Stephanie
I love strawberry milk and this is delicious! So much better than the artificially flavored stuff.
Matt Taylor
This strawberry milk looks amazing. I can’t wait to give it a try, I love milk and strawberries!
Delray Boxing Club
Yum Yum Yum! As a kid, I loved drinking strawberry milk! I will have to try this but make it dairy-free. This would also be great to add a scoop of protein powder for a post-gym snack.
Alison
This recipe brings back memories of my childhood! I can’t wait to make this for my own kids! I just bought fresh strawberries this morning!