Homemade Strawberry Milk filled with fresh strawberry flavors. Ditch the store bought syrup; this easy recipe is only 3 ingredients, with no artificial colors, flavors, or dyes.
Are you ready to feel like a kid again? I made you strawberry milk! And not just any strawberry milk, but strawberry milk with no artificial colors or flavors. That pretty pink hue is all from fresh strawberries. Woohoo!
I will admit that I probably only had strawberry milk a few times during my childhood. My mom never bought strawberry syrup. Have you looked at that ingredient list? Eeeeeek. Thanks, mama. When I had the idea for strawberry milk made with real strawberries (and not much else), I knew this had the potential to be reeeaaallly good.
Strawberry Milk
- Strawberries
- Sugar
- Milk
You can make this with fresh or frozen strawberries. The results are just as good either way. You can also use a non-dairy milk like almond milk or coconut milk.
Simply boil the strawberries and sugar to make a syrup. Strain out the solids and refrigerate the syrup. Whenever you’re ready for a glass of sweet and creamy Strawberry Milk – just add the strawberry syrup to milk and voilà!
I’m looking forward to making this strawberry milk for my kiddos on Valentine’s Day. They both LOVED this! I allowed our one year old, Juliette, a few sips of this milk before putting her down for a nap and when she woke up the first thing out of her mouth was, “Milk, milk!” She couldn’t wait to have more. I can’t say I blame her. Enjoy!
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Strawberry Milk (no artificial colors or flavors)
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Milk preferably whole or 2%; non-dairy milk can be substituted
- Whipped cream or sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan set over medium heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and juicy.
- Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the strawberry mixture through the strainer. Use the back of a spoon to press the strawberries against the strainer, extracting as much juice/syrup as possible. Chill the syrup. You can either discard the solids or save them for topping oatmeal or yogurt.
- To serve: pour 1 cup of milk and add syrup to taste (I add between 3-4 tablespoons of syrup per cup of milk). Stir and serve.
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Nicki says
This is the second year running I’ve made your recipe. Just wanted to say thank you, it’s amazing. Keeps for ages in the fridge, you can use it as a cordial with sparkling water too. I keep the thicker bits that get strained off and mix them into muffin batter. Best of all it’s plastic free if you grow your own strawberries.
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m happy to hear that you enjoy it! Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Rachel says
How long will this syrup last if refrigerated? I want to make this but only if it will last a few days in the fridge.
Celebrating Sweets says
It will definitely last a few days in the fridge. I would recommend using it within 1 week. Enjoy!
Tony Jones says
I have been making strawberry milk like this for a while now and we love it. My recipe I use a few more strawberries but it is still the same result. I found this recipe today because I’m trying to find a recipe that uses flavor drops like Capella’s or the flavor apprentice. I’m trying to find a way to make strawberry milk that I can make fast without using the powdered or syrupy stuff. Just a few concentrated drops and it’s ready. Anyway your recipe is REALLY good.
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad that you liked it! Thanks for taking the time comment. 🙂
Heather says
Do you recommend storing the syrup separately and mixing in when ready to drink or can I mix it in with milk and keep it in the fridge to make it easy?
Celebrating Sweets says
You can mix it up in advance. Enjoy!
Deborah Wilson says
My 9 year old daughter ran across this recipe on this site, and bugged me until I agreed to help her make it, and we are both hooked! It’s really good, Thank you so much for sharing!
Celebrating Sweets says
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Kinsadie says
This is really good and I am going to be making it for my sisters princess birthday party tomorrow, she wanted milkshakes but I was hoping I could find a healthier drink so I made this and strawberry milkshakes but blended the milk and some ice for a colder and thicker mixture I had her try both of them not telling which was which and to my surprise she liked the strawberry milk better than the milk shake all I will do is add some homemade whipped cream died pink with radish juice and some sprinkles and wallaah instant healthier “milkshakes” lol thank you for the recipe
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m so happy to hear that! I hope the party was a success. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Anna says
Do you think frozen strawberries would work?
Celebrating Sweets says
Sure! Enjoy!