Straightforward Strawberry Milkshake from the Pantry

And if you’re looking for more flavors, be sure to check out my Vegan Chocolate Milkshake, too!

This frosty strawberry milkshake screams summer! And after a day strawberry picking, I’m all about the strawberry recipes right now! I’ve been making everything from strawberry compote and strawberry donuts to this refreshing strawberry lemonade vodka! I have to say, the shake might be my absolute regular. Not only is it incredibly flavorful but it’s also so speedy and straightforward to make.

Why you’ll love this dish

• Beat the heat with this frozen dessert! It’s wonderfully cold with a deliciously creamy texture and strawberry flavor!
• It’s unfussy to throw together in only minutes!
• It tastes memorable and has the go-to thick consistency! A regular here using fresh berries that have been frozen to cook this extra thick.
• A stunning presentation! Wow your family when you pour them this pretty pink drink topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry.

Ingredients you’ll need for this kitchen-made strawberry milkshake recipe:

I wanted to keep this strawberry shake recipe especially simple and minimal. But, obviously still SATISFYING! To achieve this, we need only 3 simple ingredients:

• Strawberries: These can be fresh or frozen (or freshly frozen) but frozen berries are going to result in a thicker and creamier milkshake. I pretty much always use frozen.
• Liquid: I usually use oat milk or coconut milk to keep it dairy-free but regular milk, almond milk or even simply water work well. More than anything, it’s there to get your blender going so the milkshake isn’t too thick.
• Ice cream: My preference is a simple vanilla ice cream (usually vegan) but you can use whatever you prefer. A strawberry ice cream would truly take this to the next level!

Variations and substitutions

• Use different fruit: Change up the flavor by swapping out the strawberries for another fruit or type of berry. Other great options are: blueberries, raspberries, mixed berries, peaches, banana slices or pitted cherries.
• Ice cream: Mix things up by using different ice cream flavors. Strawberry or even chocolate ice cream are some favorites!
• A healthier milkshake: If you want to make a strawberry milkshake without ice cream, I suggest replacing the ice cream with 2 medium FROZEN bananas. It turns into kind of a nice cream situation and while it’s rather banana-y, it’s completely savory! But repeat: it does have a substantial banana flavor.
• Toppings: Keep this simple or add fun toppings! This earns a repeat whipped cream with a strawberry on top. You could also add chocolate syrup, sprinkles or chopped nuts!

How to make a Strawberry Milkshake

One of the things that A regular here about this method is that it’s SO incredibly simple to make. Simply, add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth! That’s legit it!

I usually start with simply half a cup of liquid and then add more as needed if it’s a little too thick and the blender needs help running. Your blender might take a little more or less depending.

And if you want to make a strawberry banana milkshake, simply swap the ice cream for 2 frozen bananas. Worth keeping both versions!

Helpful tips

Here are some tips, so your strawberry milkshake is dependable every time you make it!

• Use frozen fruit: Using frozen strawberries or other fruit will help give you the go-to cold, creamy and thick texture.
• Add more liquid: Start with only 1/2 cup of milk. Then, if want to make your shake a bit thinner add a small amount more at a time.
• Start on low speed: I think it works dependable to get everything nice and smooth to start the blender on low speed, then slowly increase the speed until the ingredients are fully blended.

Frequently asked questions

More unfussy desserts to try:

• Chocolate Vegan Milkshake
• Vegan Banana Bread
• Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Oat Milk Latte
• Baked Strawberry Donuts
• Strawberry Brownies
• Straightforward Strawberry Compote