Easy Homemade Strawberry Milk Recipe
This homemade strawberry milk is delicious and easy to make. This gorgeous pink milk is made with only a few ingredients, fresh juicy strawberries, milk and sugar are just some of the ingredients. Kids will love helping you make it! Tastes way better than the store brands. And once you try it, you’ll never use store bought strawberry syrup again.
Strawberry milk
My kids absolutely love homemade strawberry milk. It reminds them of school lunches and summer days, and honestly? I love it too. It’s nostalgic, easy, and tastes like a grown-up version of that pink milk we all knew as kids—only fresher and way more flavorful.
You can even drizzle the strawberry syrup over waffles, pancakes, or vanilla ice cream. Or mix it into yogurt or smoothies. The options are endless.
Got too many strawberries?
This homemade strawberry milk is one of the easiest ways to use up fresh strawberries, especially if they’re getting a little too soft to eat on their own. Blend them into syrup and mix with milk for a sweet, refreshing drink. Or use the syrup on waffles, pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream. It’s a great way to reduce food waste and make something delicious. You can also use them to make my Strawberry Soda Ice Cream Float.
Why this strawberry milk recipe works:
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Uses real, fresh strawberries—no artificial flavors
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The strawberry syrup is asy to make and kid-approved
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Just a few ingredients
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Strawberry syrup stores well for weeks in the fridge
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Gorgeous pink color that makes any breakfast or snack feel special
What you’ll need
- Food processor or blender
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Saucepan
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Paper straws or cute glassware (optional, but fun)
Pro Tips
This is an easy three-ingredient recipe, so quality matters. Find fresh, organic strawberries. Make sure they’re bright red, with no green spots and not too mushy. You can always use frozen strawberries (thaw them first), but you can’t beat freshness. For a more vibrant pink milk, you can one or two tiny drops of red food dye
If you’re ready, prepare to meet your favorite fresh strawberry milk. Let’s get started!
Strawberry milk recipe
Here’s how you make it.
- 1. Remove the leaves from the strawberries and slice them in half. Put them into a blender or food processor.
- 2. Process until the strawberry puree is very smooth.
- 3. Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a the saucepan while pressing as much juice into the bowl as possible.
- 4. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the strawberry mix and sugar. Mix well. Let it come to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes occasionally stirring until slightly thickened.
- Pour it into a bottle and make a diy a cute label (optional but fun) Chill the syrup for about 45 -60 minutes.
- To serve, stir in about 1-2 tbsp of syrup into one cup of milk or more to taste. For a larger cup and glass you may want need add a bit more of syrup. And there you have it. A tasty strawberry milk that tastes absolutely delicious and so simple to make!
Strawberry Milk Tips & Variations
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Adjust the sugar to taste. If your strawberries aren’t very sweet, add a bit more sugar.
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Don’t worry if a few seeds make it through the sieve. You can pour the milk through a strainer at the end if needed.
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Try this with whole milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or almond milk. Whole milk gives the creamiest result.
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Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge. It’ll keep for a couple of weeks.
Serving Suggestions:
Pour it into a chilled glass, add a paper straw, garnish with a strawberry on the rim, and you’ve got a pink drink that makes any afternoon feel special. Serve it up for brunch, after-school snacks, or a cozy weekend breakfast.
Homemade Strawberry Milk
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Saucepan
- Bottle to store the syrup
Ingredients
- 3 cups strawberries sliced in half and stems removed.
- 1 3/4 cup sugar Add less or more depending on your taste preference.
- milk
- 1 tsp lemon juice optional but it brings out more of the strawberry flavor
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Remove the leaves from the strawberries and slice them in half. Put them into a blender or food processor.
- Process until the strawberry puree is very smooth.
- Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the saucepan while pressing as much juice into the bowl as possible.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the strawberry mix and sugar. Mix well. Let it come to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring, until slightly thickened.
- Pour it into a bottle and make a DIY cute label (optional but fun). Chill the syrup for about 45–60 minutes.
- To serve, stir in about 1–2 tbsp of syrup into one cup of milk, or more to taste. For a larger glass, you may want to add a bit more syrup. That’s it—a simple and tasty strawberry milk that beats anything from the store!
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen strawberries: Fresh, ripe strawberries give the best flavor and color, but frozen (thawed) strawberries work too.
- Adjust the sugar: Taste your strawberries first. If they’re super sweet, start with less sugar and adjust as needed.
- Straining tip: Don’t worry if a few seeds slip through—strain again after adding the syrup to milk if needed.
- Vegan option: Use almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or cashew milk for a dairy-free version. Almond and coconut milk are my favorites.
- Food coloring (optional): Add 1–2 drops of red food coloring if you want a more vibrant pink shade, especially when using plant-based milk.
- Storage: Keep the strawberry syrup in an airtight bottle or jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using.
- Serving suggestion: Stir 1–2 tablespoons of syrup into 1 cup of cold milk. Add more to taste. Tastes great over pancakes or waffles too!
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