5 from 75 votes
Homemade Strawberry Milk for One or Two
Homemade Strawberry Milk for One or Two offers a fresh take on flavored milk using a homemade strawberry syrup. The syrup is made by gently boiling strawberries with sugar and water, then strained to create a smooth, sweet concentrate. When added to very cold whole milk, it creates a creamy and lightly fruity drink that's easy to customize with more syrup to taste. This recipe suits small servings with simple preparation, delivering a refreshing and slightly sweet beverage with the authentic flavor of fresh strawberries.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
248 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Special Equipment
- Fine mesh strainer
Strawberry Milk
- 2 cups milk preferably whole milk
- 1/2 cup strawberries frozen is fine, hulled and chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50g
- 1/4 cup water
- A couple drops of red food coloring optional
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups of whole milk into a large glass and place in the freezer so milk becomes very cold. (Skip this step if making the syrup ahead of time.)
- In a small pot, combine strawberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until fragrant and reduced.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to strain syrup into a small bowl or cup. Discard strawberries. Mix 3 tablespoons or about 2/3 of the syrup into your very cold milk. Stir and then add more syrup to taste. Add food coloring if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.