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What’s Simpler than a Smoothie? Strawberry Milk

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Strawberry Milk

Do you ever have cravings for something you’ve never even tasted? Well, that happened to me yesterday when I picked up a basket of local strawberries from the market up the street. I happened to have a quart of whole milk from Strauss Family Creamery in the fridge and all I could think about was combining those bright red berries with a glass of that rich and creamy milk.

I had never craved strawberry milk before. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever tasted it. But something inside me knew that it was the right combination.

Strawberries in Glass

First I filled a tall glass with one cup of fresh strawberry halves.

Strawberries and Milk

Then I added one cup of whole milk plus a couple spoonfuls of sugar.

Strawberry Milk

Then I just blended the whole thing together using my favorite kitchen appliance, the Braun Multiquick Hand Blender.

The result was a rich, thick and creamy milkshake that I enjoyed ten times more than the elaborate smoothies that I sometimes make in the morning.

Now some of you might be shocked that I have whole milk in the fridge. I know that you probably stopped drinking whole milk years ago and most people I know don’t even remember what the real thing tastes like.

It’s true that I use skim milk on my cereal and for most other daily needs. But I almost always have a quart of whole milk on hand for special things. For instance, I like to use whole milk in my cappuccinos. I also like to use whole milk when I make something like french toast. And now, I like to use it in my strawberry milk. Quite frankly, I don’t think it’s going to kill me. Everything in moderation, right?

For those of you who are used to eating nothing but fat free dairy products, a glass of this strawberry milk will taste like a rich and luxurious treat. And with only 144 calories and four grams of fat per serving, it’s not going to sabotage your diet. Give it a try!

Strawberry Milk

1 cup fresh strawberry halves
1 cup whole milk
1 -2 tablespoons sugar (to taste)

Blend all ingredients until smooth using a hand blender or traditional blender.

Yield: 2 servings

Nutrition info per serving (using 2 T. sugar): 144 calories; 4 grams fat (2 grams saturated fat); 24 grams total carbohydrates; 2 grams fiber; 4 grams protein

Notes: For those of you who need or want to stay away from sugar, I made a version of this drink using powdered stevia in place of the sugar. I added two packets of Trader Joe’s brand powdered stevia in place of the sugar and it tasted great! I personally don’t use chemical sweeteners like splenda but if that’s what you prefer, I’m sure it will work great too.

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  2. Mercury says

    If the stevia is too bitter(which I find it is), you can use xylitol. It's a natural sweetener and it's actually made from strawberry plants, so you can stick with the theme. I find it to be much more pleasant than stevia.
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  3. taja says

    i think that the peanut butter one would be gross da!!! but the strawberry one was awsome i just had some in good i probley would want some every day now on
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  4. Caleb says

    I've never had "real" strawberry milk, but I remember Nestle Quik used to make strawberry powder I used to throw in my milk...and I used to love it!! This post reminded me to revisit this treat...and now that I am grown I will use real strawberries. Ohhhhhhhhhh it's gonna be so on!!
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  6. Pille says

    I made strawberry milk yesterday :) But you know what's even better? Wild Strawberry Milk - especially if you've picked the berries yourself :)
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  8. Petra says

    I usually use orange juice in my smoothies but when I saw this I had to try it. I blended half a cup of each: strawberries, blueberries, yogurt, 2% milk, and 1 tsp of honey. OMG delicious - thanks!
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  14. K. Smith says

    Just peanut butter milk sounds awful. But if you blend a heaping tablespoon of peanut butter, a banana and two teaspoons of sugar with a cup of milk you get something really good. You can make this vegan by using almond milk.
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  19. Jen says

    Funny how something so simple can taste so good. I love the idea of strawberry milk. I think I'll try it with coconut milk and a few drops of vanilla.
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