Author: This 3 Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Milk is sweet, fresh, and bursting with real strawberry flavor. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, it's a fun and nostalgic drink that tastes like melted strawberry ice cream, but better!
It's almost strawberry season here in Ontario, which is easily one of the best seasons of the year. I get so excited about those juicy, sun-ripened berries that I just couldn't wait and had to get my strawberry fix early. This homemade strawberry milk is the perfect way to use fresh or frozen strawberries and turn them into something a little special. It tastes like a lighter version of melted strawberry ice cream... need I say more?!
Why This Strawberry Milk Is So Good
- Real strawberry flavor: No artificial flavors or dyes! Because it's made with real strawberries, it tastes true to their actual flavor, not like a chemical approximation.
- Super simple: Only 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make!
- Naturally sweet and customizable: Adjust the sweetness to make this strawberry milk exactly how you like it.
- More than just a drink: If you don't want to mix it into milk, the strawberry syrup can be used on pancakes, oatmeal, or desserts too. Go wild!
Ingredients for Vegan Strawberry Milk
- Strawberries (fresh or frozen): Fresh strawberries give the brightest flavor, but frozen work just as well and are perfect when strawberries aren't in season.
- Water: Helps cook the strawberries down into a smooth, pourable syrup.
- Agave or maple syrup: Sweetens the mixture and brings out the best of the natural strawberry flavor. Start with less and add more to taste.
How to Make Strawberry Milk
- Combine: Add the strawberries, water, and ¼ cup of the agave or maple syrup to a small pot.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the strawberries break down and become soft and jammy.
- Strain: Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and pour in the strawberry mixture. Use a spatula to press and mash the strawberries, extracting as much syrup as possible.
- Sweeten to Taste & Use: Taste the syrup and add more sweetener if needed. Pour a glass of your favorite plant-based milk and stir in the strawberry syrup to taste. About 3 tablespoons syrup per 1 cup milk is a great starting point.
Tips & Variations
- Adjust the sweetness: Start with less sweetener and add more after straining if needed. Since we're using a liquid sweetener, you don't need to worry about dissolving it!
- Don't waste the pulp: The leftover strawberry pulp tastes like a lightly sweet jam. Use it on toast, oatmeal, or in smoothies.
- Not just for milk: This syrup is amazing on pancakes, waffles, vegan ice cream, or stirred into oatmeal.
Storage
Store the strawberry syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir before using.
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Sam Turnbull.
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Strawberry Milk (3 Ingredients!)
Servings: 3 tablespoon servings. (About ¾ cup)
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Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup water
- ¼ - ½ cup agave or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a small pot, add the strawberries, ¼ cup of the agave, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the strawberries have basically turned to mush.
- Put a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the strawberry mixture in. Use a spatula to smush the strawberries through the strainer as best as you can. Leftover strawberry mush can be used on top of oatmeal, in a smoothie, or just spread on toast. It tastes like a lightly sweet jam!
- And now you are left with your gorgeous syrup! If you prefer a sweeter syrup, just add up to ¼ cup more agave to taste.
- To make strawberry milk: pour a glass of your favourite non-dairy milk and add the syrup to taste. I like about 3 tablespoons per 1 cup non-dairy milk.Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Kurt says
I bet you could use strawberry butter, jam, or preserves to make this and save some prep time.
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
This makes a seedless strawberry syrup, but if try with another strawberry item, let us know how it turns out!
Linds says
Should I thaw the frozen strawberries first?
dan says
Lovely drink but that plastic straw is just hurting my eyes!
Samantha Kristine Viacrusis says
Hey Sam! Thank you for this recipe from another Sam. I have recently decided to be dairy free as I have done it before and my body just felt good. Then I thought about not having my fave strawberry milk and got sad to think I won’t be able to have it anymore so I’m glad you posted this! Just wondering, how long does the milk keep on the fridge? Thanks!
Anaia says
DELICIOUS!!!
Definitely going to make many more times again!
Thank you! 🙂
Sam Turnbull says
Wonderful! So thrilled you enjoyed it so much, Anaia 🙂
Shounenai Yaoi Goddess says
LG;MM
Looks Good;Must Make
Sam Turnbull says
Enjoy!
Srivani says
Super kid-friendly! Especially when the kid LOVES everything Pink!!! Easy and soooo fresh. As for your suggestion to use the strawberry mush in smoothies or as jam.... bwahahaha!!!! My idea: just eat it! Nomnomnom!!!! So good! Thanks for the great idea, Sam!
Sam Turnbull says
Haha! Strawberry mush by the spoonful. Love it. So happy your little one loved it 😀
Shez says
What alternative sweetener could you use? Honey?
Sam Turnbull says
Honey isn't vegan, but you could use agave, maple syrup, or corn syrup. 🙂
Shez says
Thank you!
andrea says
Yum! Need to make this! 🙂
Sam Turnbull says
Haha, I hope you love it, Andrea!
Dorrie says
Hmmm, I am also thinking, freeze into Popsicles!
Sam Turnbull says
Yum! I bet that would be delicious!
Chris Marie says
Okay, so I never would have thought to try this and now that I've read this post, I can't wait! I love strawberry milk, but since telling myself I'd avoid processed foods, I haven't even looked at those bright red bottles of strawberry syrup at the grocery store. Solution found!
Sam Turnbull says
Haha! I know what you mean, I wouldn't buy the processed stuff either. So happy I inspired you, Chris! 🙂