Homemade Strawberry Milk is bursting with the flavor of fresh, sweet strawberries. This easy, 3-ingredient recipe is perfect for one or two servings and so much better than store bought. I’ll show you how to make it in two ways: with fresh berries in a blender or with a strawberry simple syrup.

I’m sharing two different ways to make the strawberry milk of your dreams:

Strawberries blended with milk and a little bit of sugar in a blender, or
A homemade strawberry simple syrup that’s stirred into a tall glass of cold milk

Whether you’re looking for quick and easy, or a recipe that doesn’t require a blender, or syrup you can store in the fridge to make strawberry milk at a moment’s notice, I’ve got you covered – all in a small batch recipe that serves one or two.

If you love this sweet strawberry beverage, try my easy, homemade Korean banana milk, or for a frostier drink, my banana milkshake!

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Both are dreamy, but here’s the breakdown of the differences:

Strawberry milk made with fresh berries in a blender:

Quick and easy
Can easily adjust the amounts of strawberries for a more intense strawberry flavor without using too much sugar
Can choose exactly how much (if any) sugar to use or even which kind of sweetener (We use an erythritol and monkfruit sugar substitute like Lakanto)
A light and fluffy smoothie-esque texture
Uses the whole berry providing healthy fiber and more body in the texture as well as no waste

Strawberry milk made with a homemade strawberry simple syrup:

Milky texture - Perfect for when you’re craving that smooth, pure sip of strawberry goodness with no bubbles or smoothie texture
No blender necessary
Premade strawberry syrup in the fridge means a yummy glass of strawberry milk is seconds away
Syrup lasts for up to 3 weeks in the fridge
Strawberry syrup is the perfect use for strawberries that are a little past their prime

Why you’ll love this recipe

The fresh taste of sweet, real strawberries and creamy milk can’t be beat
Super quick and easy to make
All natural ingredients
You can control the amount and type of sweetener added – if any!
Can be made with or without a blender
A tall, cold glass of strawberry milk will make you feel like a kid again!

Ingredients

Strawberries: for the fresh strawberry milk in the blender, I use fresh strawberries, but you could also use thawed frozen berries. (Unless you want more of a smoothie texture, in which case you can use them frozen. For the strawberry syrup, you can use fresh or frozen berries.
Milk: You can use any type of milk, dairy or nondairy
Sugar: If you’re making the fresh strawberry milk in the blender, add sugar or other sweetener to taste. For a sugar-free alternative, we like an erythritol sweetener like Lakanto. Both sugar and erythritol can be used in the syrup.

How to make in the blender

Combine strawberries, milk, and sweetener (if using) in a blender and blend until smooth

how to make strawberry milk step by step

How to make with a homemade strawberry syrup

Prepare the strawberry syrup:

In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. The berries will soften and lose their bright color and the liquid will be deep red.
Strain the strawberries out of the simple syrup through a fine mesh strainer, being careful not to press down on the berries or the syrup will be cloudy.
Chill the strawberry syrup until cold

Make the strawberry milk

Stir the strawberry syrup into a glass of cold milk

Strawberry Milk for one or a crowd

This Strawberry Milk recipe has the perfect proportions for a tall glass or 2 smaller glasses. For more servings, it can easily be doubled or tripled.

Big batch of strawberry syrup for about 8 servings

We love keeping a bottle of homemade strawberry syrup in the fridge so we can have strawberry milk in a moment’s notice. This Strawberry Syrup recipe makes about 2 cups of syrup and lasts for up to 3 weeks in the fridge. Simply stir 2-4 tablespoons of syrup into a glass of milk.

FAQs

What kind of sweetener can I use?

We like sugar in our strawberry milk, or an erythritol sugar substitute like Lakanto because it doesn’t interfere with the pure taste of the strawberries. You could make it with honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, or any sweetener you prefer.

What are the best strawberries to use?

Summer strawberries at the peak of ripeness will give the freshest strawberry flavor. Frozen strawberries are also usually picked and frozen when at the peak of ripeness.

Can I make this strawberry milk vegan?

Yes, just use non-dairy milk for a vegan beverage.

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