Description
A simple recipe for making fresh strawberry milk quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and the mixture thickens slightly into a syrup.
- Remove from heat and mash the strawberries lightly with a fork or potato masher.
- Let the syrup cool for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the strawberry syrup into a glass.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract.
- Stir well until fully combined.
- Serve immediately over ice if desired.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the cooled strawberry mixture before adding the milk.
- Adjust the sugar amount based on the sweetness of your strawberries.
- You can substitute honey or maple syrup for granulated sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: strawberry milk, quick drink, easy recipe, fresh strawberry, homemade milk