Description
A strawberry milkshake is a creamy, fruity, refreshing drink made with fresh or frozen strawberries, milk, and ice cream. Sweet, indulgent, and perfect for any occasion, this classic shake is easy to make and can be customized with various toppings. It is a delightful treat for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- ½ cup milk (whole, almond, oat, or coconut)
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (optional for extra creaminess)
- 1–2 tbsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh strawberry or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash and hull fresh strawberries. If using frozen, there is no need to thaw.
- Blend the ingredients: Combine strawberries, milk, ice cream (if using), sweetener, and vanilla extract in a blender.
- Blend until smooth: Process on high speed until creamy and well mixed. Adjust consistency by adding more milk if it is too thick or more strawberries if it is too thin.
- Taste and adjust: Add more sweetener if needed and blend again briefly.
- Serve immediately: Pour into a tall glass and garnish with whipped cream, a fresh strawberry, or sprinkles if desired.
- Enjoy your homemade strawberry milkshake!
Notes
- For a healthier version, skip the ice cream and use Greek yogurt or a frozen banana for thickness.
- Frozen strawberries make the shake colder and thicker without needing ice.
- Dairy-free options: Use almond, oat, or coconut milk and dairy-free ice cream.
- Extra flavors: Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup or blend in half a banana for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg (varies based on milk and ice cream choice)
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