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Strawberry Milk

Published: May 20, 2021 by Allison · 71 Comments

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This Homemade Strawberry Milk is loaded with the flavor of fresh strawberries. This easy 3-ingredient strawberry syrup is made with real ingredients, no dyes or artificial flavorings. Use fresh or frozen strawberries and any dairy or plant-based milk that you choose. This is an easy and fun recipe that tastes so much better than store bought strawberry milk.

Glass of strawberry milk and a carafe of strawberry syrup.

Are you ready to feel like a kid again? We’re making Strawberry Milk! After making a Strawberry Milkshake recently I was reminded of this Strawberry Milk recipe. I’ve been serving this to my kids as an after school treat and they have been loving it!

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  • What is strawberry milk made of?
  • Other uses for strawberry syrup
  • Smaller quantity
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Ingredients to make strawberry milk: milk, strawberries, sugar, water

What is strawberry milk made of?

This recipe is made of two components: homemade strawberry syrup and milk.

  • Strawberry syrup: On the stovetop simmer a mixture of strawberries, sugar, and water. Once thickened, strain out the solids and you’re left with a sweet, bright red strawberry syrup.
  • Milk: You can use any type of milk, dairy or nondairy. I typically use 2% milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Note: If you’re using a sweetened plant-based milk you might want to add a little less syrup. Taste it and adjust as necessary.

Stir the chilled syrup into a glass of milk and drink up!

  • Frozen strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
  • Cooked strawberries in a fine mesh sieve over a bowl.

Other uses for strawberry syrup

This recipe makes 1-½ cups of strawberry syrup. This is enough for about 6 glasses of strawberry milk. I often use some syrup for making strawberry milk and then use the leftover syrup for topping pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or yogurt.

Strawberry syrup being poured into a glass of milk.

Smaller quantity

If you’d like a smaller serving of strawberry milk, the quantities below make enough syrup for 2-3 glasses of strawberry milk:

  • 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup water

Storage

Store strawberry syrup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir it into milk right before serving.

More strawberry recipes

  • Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
  • Strawberry Shortcake Cake
  • Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
  • Strawberry Muffins

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Glass of Strawberry Milk topped with whipped cream and strawberry syrup.

Recipe

Glass of strawberry milk and a carafe of strawberry syrup.

Strawberry Milk

This Homemade Strawberry Milk is loaded with the flavor of fresh strawberries. This easy 3-ingredient strawberry syrup is made with real ingredients – no dyes or artificial flavorings.
4.97 from 33 votes
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Course: Drink, Fruit
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 see notes for smaller quantity
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Allison – Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen), I used one 16-oz bag frozen sliced strawberries
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup water
  • milk , preferably whole or 2%; non-dairy milk can be substituted
  • whipped cream , for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan set over medium heat. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  • 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. If there is any foam on top of the syrup you can scoop it off now. Chill the syrup.
  • To serve: pour ¾ cup of milk into a glass and add syrup to taste (I add about 3-4 tablespoons). Stir and serve.

Notes

The recipe above makes about 1-½ cups of syrup, which will make about 6 cups of strawberry milk. If you’d like a smaller serving, the quantities below make enough syrup for 2-3 glasses of strawberry milk:
  • 1-½ cups sliced strawberries
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup water

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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Comments

  1. Alexis Bellinger

    May 26, 2020 at 7:29 am

    I had to use more than 3 to 4 tablespoons for it to taste more like strawberry milk but it was still great ?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      May 26, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂

      Reply
    • Mario

      September 09, 2020 at 11:12 pm

      Was it an actual cup or was it one of those 24 oz behemoth cups lol?

      Reply
  2. Debbie

    June 01, 2020 at 11:47 pm

    I made it. Super easy and I tried it right away. It was better than I expected. Would be perfect on pancakes. I can’t wait for my grand son to try it.

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      June 02, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

      Reply
  3. Shasta

    June 02, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    5 stars
    It was very good!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      June 06, 2020 at 11:15 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  4. JouJou

    June 03, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    Where and how long can the syrup be stored for?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      June 05, 2020 at 7:54 am

      You can store it in the fridge. It should be good for up to 3 days.

      Reply
  5. Ace

    August 12, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    This was delicious and so easy to make! I loved it, and I’m trying it with peaches to make peach milk, it works just as well!!!

    Reply
    • Allison

      August 12, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Eva

    August 22, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    i am inspired to make all types of fruit milk now ?

    Reply
  7. claire

    September 22, 2020 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    this was amazing I loved it. it was so good

    Reply
    • Allison

      September 23, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Maggie

    November 12, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    How long it last in fridge?

    Reply
    • Allison

      November 16, 2020 at 9:36 am

      I recommend consuming it within 2 days.

      Reply
      • Ibrahim Adel

        February 14, 2021 at 5:32 pm

        5 stars
        This was super easy to make. It tasted lovely too, but what attracted me more was the sweet smell it made; the whole house wanted to taste it. Thank you!

      • Allison

        February 16, 2021 at 10:56 am

        You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  9. Alyssa V

    February 04, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    Really good!!!

    Reply
  10. Lyssa

    March 04, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    If anyone is using low-fat or fat-free milk I recommend stirring in a spoonful of yogurt as well. Great recipe!

    Reply
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