Description
Discover this easy and refreshing Strawberry Milk Recipe for a creamy, sweet beverage made with fresh ripe strawberries, milk, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a snack, dessert, or comforting drink, it offers natural flavors and a vibrant pink color, customizable to your taste and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh ripe strawberries, washed and stems removed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or preferred sweetener (granulated sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup whole milk or preferred milk alternative (almond, oat, soy, etc.)
- Ice cubes, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove the stems, and chop them into smaller pieces to make blending easier and to enhance flavor extraction.
- Sweeten the Strawberries: In a small bowl, mix the chopped strawberries with your chosen sweetener and vanilla extract if using. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to macerate, allowing the strawberries to become juicy and fragrant.
- Blend the Strawberry Mixture: Transfer the sweetened strawberries into a blender, add a splash of milk to help blend smoothly, and blend until the mixture is smooth and has a vibrant pink color.
- Combine with Milk: Pour the strawberry puree into a glass or pitcher and slowly stir in the remaining milk. Mix well to achieve a creamy strawberry milk texture.
- Chill and Serve: Add ice cubes to keep the beverage cold and refreshing. Stir gently before serving and enjoy immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
- Choose bright red, fragrant, and ripe strawberries for the sweetest flavor.
- Macerating the strawberries with sweetener draws out extra juices and intensifies the taste.
- Adjust the sweetness gradually to find your preferred level.
- Use cold milk and ice cubes to maintain freshness and creaminess.
- For an ultra-smooth drink, strain the blended mixture to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- Leftover strawberry milk can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 48 hours; shake well before serving.
- You can freeze the strawberry puree separately in ice cube trays for later use.
- If warming is preferred, do so gently on low heat without boiling to avoid changing texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: strawberry milk, fresh strawberry drink, homemade strawberry milk, creamy strawberry beverage, kid-friendly drink, vegan strawberry milk option
