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What’s Simpler than a Smoothie? Strawberry Milk

April 11, 2008 by Nicole 43 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Desserts, Vegetarian

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  1. MamaBird/SurelyYouNest says

    April 19, 2008 at 9:36 am

    Oh my, I found you via FoodFit and was waffling about adding *yet another* feed to my reader and, um, delish! Added!
    Reply
  2. Mercury says

    April 26, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    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.
    Reply
  3. taja says

    June 1, 2008 at 7:46 am

    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
    Reply
  4. Caleb says

    June 4, 2008 at 11:54 pm

    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!!
    Reply
  5. Trish says

    June 26, 2008 at 9:29 am

    This looks really good and oh so easy, I think I may have to adapt and do it this way too. Much easier clean up for sure.
    Reply
  6. Pille says

    June 28, 2008 at 7:34 am

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

    July 29, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    Oh I think this would be even better with frozen strawberries! :-)
    Reply
  8. Petra says

    August 31, 2008 at 9:46 am

    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!
    Reply
  9. nerf says

    September 27, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    Real whole milk, the cream top types, is actually way better for you than the normal over processed variety in any %.
    Reply
  10. hunter says

    October 8, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    HI YA
    Reply
  11. cool kid (allen) says

    October 21, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    yo i kind of though that this respei was diskusting :(
    Reply
  12. Ra Na says

    May 18, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    It's sooooo beautiful...mmmm strawberry milk ggghhhghghghghghghghghghgh.....
    Reply
  13. Elahe says

    July 3, 2009 at 12:59 pm

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    Reply
  14. K. Smith says

    July 27, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    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.
    Reply
  15. Nicole says

    July 27, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    K.: I'm going to give the peanut butter/banana thing a try, sounds like something my husband would really like! :-)
    Reply
  16. Stephanie says

    June 24, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    I tend to be more of a smoothie person, but I like this idea. Very smart and perfect for the season.
    Reply
  17. lauren says

    July 16, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    i love Strawberry Milk... especially if you mix it with chocolate
    Reply
  18. Range and cooktop repair says

    August 10, 2012 at 11:38 am

    i like it toooo....
    Reply
  19. Jen says

    October 18, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    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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