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.
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?
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!
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.
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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Recipe
Strawberry Milk
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
- 1-½ cups sliced strawberries
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and rating below!
Jen
Finger lickin’ good
Alyssa V
Really yummy. I had a lot of my friends ask for the recipe!
Taylor
How long is this good for in refrigerator?
Allison
I use it within 3 days.
Katie
This reminds me of my childhood! Good strawberry flavor and so delicious.
Ashley
My kids LOVE it! So simple and easy to make too!
Fausto Centeno
So i made this it is good but after straining it i take the chunks and put it on toast
Cortney
I was wondering a use for the strawberries, seems like a lot that can be repurposed or even used to make more syrup?
Allison
Are you referring to the leftover strawberry pulp? I’m not sure that you’ll get much more flavor from them for syrup. You’re welcome to add them to yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes.
Sid D.
So good! It was super easy and tasted great, great to do with the older kids I babysit,obviously I do the stove part though. I usually add a little less sugar. It’s also great to make with friends.
mya
how long will this last in the ice box?
Allison
Store strawberry syrup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir it into milk right before serving.
Amanda
Can this be made into cubes and frozen?
Allison
You can try freezing the strawberry syrup but I wouldn’t freeze the milk.
Amanda
Saw this recipe. Thought I’d skip a few steps and just blended some coconut milk with strawberry preserve.