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    Vegan Strawberry Milk

    Published: Sep 26, 2022 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links 22 Comments

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    Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious alternative to store-bought dairy strawberry milk? Look no further than this vegan strawberry milk recipe made with fresh strawberries, cashews, water, and dates. This drink made with whole foods is perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.

    Plus, it's packed with vitamins and minerals essential to health, and it's super easy to make - you'll be ready to enjoy your delicious homemade strawberry milk in no time!

    Glass of vegan strawberry milk with strawberries.

    What's better than fresh strawberries in season? A tall glass of this simple strawberry milk is a delicious treat!

    Jump to:
    • Benefits of Strawberries
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Expert tip
    • Related Recipes
    • Recipe

    When strawberry season rolls around, I crave refreshing this wholesome and refreshing strawberry milk on a hot summer day!

    This vegan strawberry milk is nothing like the syrupy, artificially sweet strawberry dairy milk filled with artificial colors and artificial flavors on the grocery store shelves. Instead, this homemade version with fresh strawberry flavor is free of refined sugar.

    If you love strawberries as I do, try this Vegan Strawberry Gluten-free Crisp and this Strawberry Lemon Gin Granita.

    Benefits of Strawberries

    Strawberries are so good for you and are beneficial to your health. They contain antioxidants, minerals, polyphenols, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, manganese, and magnesium.

    In addition, they are naturally low in calories and are a rich source of fiber.

    Ingredients

    Here are the simple ingredients and whole foods you'll need to make this delicious dairy-free strawberry milk!

    • Strawberries - I used organic, fresh berries. If they're not in season, you can use frozen strawberries picked in peak ripeness. Thaw them in the fridge first. If you skip this step, your drink will be a smoothie, which is just as delicious but thicker!
    • Cashews - I used organic unsalted cashews; I buy them in bulk. You can use store-bought cashew milk or any non-dairy milk you prefer.
    • Dates - I used soft Medjool dates, easily found at the grocery store. Use any dates you like. If your dates are hard, soften them by soaking them in a glass of hot water for 15 to 30 minutes.
    • Sea salt - just a pinch to bring out the flavors and sweetness of the strawberries.
    • Vanilla extract - this adds another layer of flavor, but it is not essential!

    See the recipe card for quantities.

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

    Instructions

    It's easy to put this delicious vegan treat together! Here are the steps to this simple recipe:

    • 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.
    • Drain and rinse the cashews with fresh water. Place the cashews in a high-speed blender.
    • Rinse the fresh strawberries. If you are using frozen, there is no need to rinse them.
    • Add the 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.
    • Blend for approximately 30 seconds.
    • Drink immediately or refrigerate promptly.

    The strawberry milk may separate a little in the refrigerator; stir before serving.

    Substitutions

    • Dates - if you can't find dates use date syrup, maple syrup, or coconut sugar.
    • Cashews - feel free to use the plant-based milk of your choice, such as almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or oat milk. If you're looking for plant-based milk similar to the consistency of whole milk, oat milk and soy milk are great choices. Almond milk and rice milk are thinner, so the result won't be as creamy.
    • Strawberries - I used fresh seasonal strawberries. You can use frozen strawberries; however, the drink will be much thicker, like a smoothie.
    • Vanilla extract - feel free to omit this, or try a hint of almond extract instead.

    Variations

    Here are a few nice options you can try:

    • Strawberries - instead of fresh or frozen strawberries, try raspberries or oranges. You can mix strawberries with other fruit, such as bananas, blackberries, blueberries, and mango.
    • Deluxe - add whipped coconut cream on top, accented with a sliced strawberry.
    • Flavor - add a pinch of ground cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mint, or nutmeg for variety!
    • Milkshake - make a creamy vegan strawberry milkshake by adding vegan vanilla ice cream!
    • Protein - add a scoop of your favorite vegan protein powder or a tablespoon of nut butter.

    Equipment

    Use a high-speed blender. I've had my Vitamix for over ten years, and it's still going strong!

    Storage

    Refrigerate this vegan strawberry milk for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

    Expert tip

    • The strawberry milk may separate a little in the refrigerator; stir or give it a shake before serving.
    • To save time, soak the cashews the day before and store them in a bowl in the fridge overnight.

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    If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and a rating ★★★★★ below. I love to see your amazing creations on Instagram, make sure to tag me @resplendentkitchen and #resplendentkitchenrecipes. To get more ideas follow me on Facebook and Pinterest.

    Recipe

    Glass of Vegan Strawberry milk with paper straw.

    Vegan Strawberry Milk

    Emily Miller
    Made with fresh strawberries, cashew milk, dates, and vanilla extract, this Vegan Strawberry Milk is perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. Plus, it's packed with vitamins and minerals that are essential for good health.
    5 from 76 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Soaking cashews 30 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 182.2 kcal

    Equipment

    • High-speed blender
    • cutting board
    • Paring knife

    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.
    • 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.
    • Blend for 30 seconds. Drink immediately or refrigerate promptly.

    Notes

    • 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: 1servingCalories: 182.2kcalCarbohydrates: 28.8gProtein: 3.9gFat: 7.4gSaturated Fat: 1.3gSodium: 7.7mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 20.7g
    Keyword fresh, fruit, summer
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    Resplendent Kitchen offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site as a courtesy. Although resplendentkitchen.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information from online calculators, these figures are estimates.

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    1. Biana

      September 27, 2022 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      This strawberry milk looks delicious. Such a great breakfast idea!

      Reply
      • Emily

        September 28, 2022 at 10:26 am

        Thanks, Biana! We're glad you enjoyed the strawberry milk breakfast idea. 🙂

        Reply
    2. MacKenzie

      September 27, 2022 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter loved this milk. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Emily

        September 28, 2022 at 10:27 am

        Hi MacKenzie, Thank you so much for trying this recipe and leaving such a positive review. I'm glad to hear that your daughter enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Natalie

      September 28, 2022 at 12:04 am

      5 stars
      Love this strawberry milk recipe! It will be perfect for my daughter's mornings, thanks!

      Reply
      • Emily

        September 28, 2022 at 10:28 am

        Thank you so much, Natalie! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jovita

      September 28, 2022 at 12:14 am

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

      Reply
      • Emily

        September 28, 2022 at 10:29 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe for homemade strawberry milk, Jovita! It's one of our favorites too.

        Reply
    5. Kushi

      September 28, 2022 at 12:34 am

      5 stars
      Love this vegan version of strawberry milk. So delicious. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Emily

        September 28, 2022 at 10:31 am

        Thank you, Kushi! I'm so happy to hear it! Thank you for leaving a review.

        Reply
    6. Keri

      October 06, 2022 at 12:25 am

      5 stars
      We loved this homemade strawberry milk. It's so much healthier than strawberry milk you buy at the grocery store. Thank you for the recipe!x

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 06, 2022 at 4:20 pm

        Thank you for trying my recipe for homemade strawberry milk, Keri! I'm glad you all enjoyed it!

        Reply
    7. Stephanie

      October 06, 2022 at 2:32 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! So creamy and delicious almost seems like it shouldn't be such a healthy treat. Love the idea of using cashews.

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 06, 2022 at 4:17 pm

        Thank you, Stephanie! I'm so glad you enjoy the recipe and find it creamy and delicious. Using cashews is a great way to make the dish creamy while keeping it healthy. Thanks for trying it out and letting us know what you think.

        Reply
    8. Natalie

      October 06, 2022 at 3:51 am

      5 stars
      Made your strawberry milk for my kids last weekend. They keep asking for more, lol. Thank you for this vegan version!

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 06, 2022 at 4:14 pm

        Thank you, Natalie! I'm so glad you and your kids enjoyed the strawberry milk. It's one of our favorites too!

        Reply
    9. Audrey

      October 06, 2022 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      This is so nostalgic- love it!

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 06, 2022 at 4:14 pm

        Thank you for your kind words, Audrey!

        Reply
    10. Nancy

      October 06, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      Such a lovely fresh strawberry milkshake and easy to make. We all love it.

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 06, 2022 at 4:13 pm

        Thank you, Nancy, for your kind words about this recipe! I'm so happy you and your family enjoyed it.

        Reply
    11. Mary

      October 06, 2022 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this for my husband who is on chemo and lost his taste. He used to love strawberry milk. He really enjoyed it icy cold. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 06, 2022 at 4:11 pm

        Thank you for trying this recipe, Mary! I'm glad to hear that your husband enjoyed the strawberry milk recipe.

        Reply

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