Vegan Strawberry Milk Recipe (with Cashews)

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If you're looking for an alternative to store-bought strawberry milk packed with artificial colors and flavors, you'll love making your own with real, wholesome ingredients. This Vegan Strawberry Milk recipe uses fresh strawberries, cashews, and dates to create a creamy, naturally sweet drink that's perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.

Glass of vegan strawberry milk with strawberries.

When strawberry season arrives, I can't resist making this homemade strawberry milk. It's refreshing, wholesome, and perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day.

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Benefits of Strawberries
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Substitutions & Variations
How To Make Vegan Strawberry Milk With Cashews
Storage
Expert Tips
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Unlike the syrupy, artificial stuff in the grocery store, this pink milk has the sweetness of fresh strawberries. Plus, it's free from refined sugar and made with whole foods.

If you love strawberries, try this Vegan Strawberry Gluten-free Crisp, Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins, Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, and for the adults, this Strawberry Lemon Gin Granita or Strawberry Elderflower Gin Fizz.

Benefits of Strawberries

Strawberries are more than just a delicious fruit. They are beneficial to your health and are loaded with:

Antioxidants: Help fight inflammation and improve overall health.
Vitamins & Minerals: High in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, polyphenols, magnesium, and manganese.
Fiber: Naturally low in calories, they are a rich source of fiber and keep your digestive system happy and healthy.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Flavor: There are no artificial sweeteners and no artificial powder, just the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries and dates.
Nutritious: Strawberries are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and cashews offer a creamy base without dairy, like in this cashew cream recipe.
Customizable: Whether you prefer it thick, like a smoothie, or lighter, like milk, this recipe is flexible.

Wow, this milk is amazing! Tastes better than store-bought, is cheaper, and healthier. Thank you for the recipe!

- Jovita

Ingredients

Making this dairy-free strawberry milk is so easy, and you probably already have most of the simple ingredients in your kitchen! Here's what you'll need:

Fresh Strawberries - I used organic berries for the best fresh strawberry flavor. If they're out of season, frozen strawberries are a good alternative. Just be sure to thaw them first-unless you're making a thicker smoothie version!
Cashews - I use organic, unsalted cashews for a creamy base. If you don't have cashews, substitute with any non-dairy milk of your preference (see substitutions below).
Medjool Dates - These are naturally sweet and perfect for adding sweetness without refined sugar.
Sea Salt - Just a pinch helps bring out the natural sweetness of the strawberries.
Vanilla Extract - Optional, but it adds a lovely depth of flavor!

For detailed quantities, check out the recipe card.

Substitutions & Variations

Cashews - You can swap the cashews for your favorite plant-based nut milk, like almond milk. Or use Oat milk or soy milk, which are thicker and creamier than almond milk. If you like coconut, try lite coconut milk, which would work as well.
Dates - If you can't find dates, feel free to substitute with maple syrup, coconut sugar, or date syrup.
Deluxe - Add whipped coconut cream on top and garnish with a sliced strawberry for a special touch.
Flavor - Add a pinch of cardamom, cinnamon, or nutmeg for a fun flavor twist.
Milkshake - For a creamy treat, blend in a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream and turn this into a creamy vegan strawberry milkshake!
Strawberries - Fresh strawberries are best, but frozen ones work too-remember the drink will be thicker. You can experiment with other fruit, such as raspberries, blueberries, or bananas.
Vanilla Extract - Skip it, or try a dash of almond extract for a slightly different taste.

Side view of vegan Strawberry Milk with straw and fresh strawberries.

How To Make Vegan Strawberry Milk With Cashews

This homemade strawberry milk recipe is a breeze to make. Here's how to make this simple recipe:

Overhead view cashews in hot water in glass bowl on marble background.

Step 1: Pour a half cup of boiling water over the cashew pieces in a small bowl. To save time, you can do this the day before and store the bowl in the fridge overnight.

Step 2: Drain and rinse the cashews with fresh water. Place the cashews in a high-speed blender. A Vitamix or similar blender works best. I've had mine for years, and it's still going strong!

Step 3: Add the rinsed, halved fresh strawberries, pitted dates, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Add ice cubes if desired. I skipped this step since my ingredients were cold.

Step 4: Blend for approximately 30 seconds. Drink immediately or refrigerate promptly. The strawberry milk may separate a little in the refrigerator; stir before serving.

Storage

Store any leftover strawberry milk in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Expert Tips

To save time, soak the cashews the day before and store them in a bowl in the fridge overnight.
The strawberry milk may separate a little in the fridge-no worries! If this happens, give it a quick stir before serving.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make vegan strawberry milk without a high-speed blender?

If you don't have a high-speed blender, you can still make delicious vegan strawberry milk with a regular blender or a food processor. Alternatively, you can cook the strawberries with a sweetener to create a syrup, then mix it with your choice of plant-based milk for a smoother consistency.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Frozen strawberries are a great alternative to fresh strawberries since they're picked at peak ripeness. Keep in mind that using frozen strawberries may result in a thicker consistency, so you should adjust the amount of plant-based milk to achieve your desired texture.

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Glass of Vegan Strawberry milk with paper straw.

Vegan Strawberry Milk (with Cashews)

Author: Emily Miller

Made with fresh strawberries, cashew milk, dates, and vanilla extract, this Vegan Strawberry Milk is perfect for breakfast or anytime. Plus, it's packed with vitamins and minerals that are essential for good health.

5 from 164 votes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Soaking cashews: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: servings

Calories: 182.2kcal

EQUIPMENT

High-speed blender such as Vitamix

INGREDIENTS

▢ ¼ cup raw cashew pieces add ½ cup of water for soaking the cashews
▢ 1 cup cold water
▢ 1 cup fresh strawberries halved, or frozen strawberries
▢ 2 Medjool dates pitted
▢ ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ Pinch Sea salt
▢ Ice cubes optional

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, pour ½ cup boiling water over cashew pieces. Let rest for 30 minutes.
¼ cup raw cashew pieces, 1 cup cold water
Drain and rinse cashews. Place in a high-speed blender. Add strawberries, pitted dates, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Add ice if desired.
1 cup fresh strawberries, 2 Medjool dates, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch Sea salt, Ice cubes
Blend for 30 seconds. Drink immediately or refrigerate promptly.

NOTES

To save time, soak the cashews a day before and store them in a bowl in the fridge overnight. Drain and rinse with fresh water before using in the recipe.
The strawberry milk may separate a little in the refrigerator; stir before serving.
Thaw frozen berries overnight, or use frozen berries for a smoothie consistency.
Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 182.2 kcalCarbohydrates: 28.8 gProtein: 3.9 gFat: 7.4 gSaturated Fat: 1.3 gSodium: 7.7 mgFiber: 3.7 gSugar: 20.7 g

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