Strawberry milkshake made with fresh strawberries is the absolutely perfect drink! Learn how to make strawberry milkshakes that taste amazing.
When I was checking all our milkshake recipes, I figured out that we have so many drool worthy milkshakes like Cookies and cream milkshake, peanut butter chocolate milkshake, and even saffron milkshake so now it’s time for a classic!
Of all milkshake flavors, I think my all time favorite is strawberry milkshake made with fresh strawberries. It’s just so creamy and tasty!
Strawberry milkshake ingredients
For this strawberry milkshake recipe you need the following ingredients:
- Strawberries: You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries. Summer is the best season to get some beautiful red strawberries that would make the best strawberry milkshake.
- Vanilla ice cream: You can use many varieties for ice cream including vanilla bean ice cream or vanilla bean frozen yogurt.
- Milk: I usually use 2% milk to make milkshakes.
How to make a strawberry milkshake
You need a good amount of strawberries for this easy milkshake recipe. Wash the strawberries and pat dry them. Cut them into halves and place them in the blender jar. Add ice cream and milk then start blending for ten to twelve seconds until everything is combined.
Divide between two glasses, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Read about how to select the best strawberries on Eating Made Easy.
Why is this homemade milkshake a favorite?
A refreshing milkshake made with fresh strawbrries is everyone’s favorite for a few reasons:
- It’s tasty. Think all fresh strawberries, no strawberry syrup. Just pure, fresh strawberries.
- It’s pink! I mean, who can say no to such a pretty strawberry shake? Especially because this is all natural color!
- It’s super simple to make. You only need three ingredients and a blender. Pretty simple right?
Can I made non dairy strawberry milkshake?
Yes you can. To make a milkshake without dairy use non dairy ice cream like ones that are made with almond milk and also use almond milk instead of dairy milk.
If you’re looking for healthier option, check out my healthy milkshake which uses milk but no ice cream.
The Best Ever Strawberry Milkshake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup milk I used 2%
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the strawberries.
- Remove the top and cut the strawberries in halves.
- Place the halved strawberries in the blender jar and add ice cream and milk to the strawberries.
- Blend for ten to twelve seconds until everything is mixed.
- Divide between two glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Jamie Young
My kiddos start back to school next week and I wanted to have a last taste of summer celebration for them this weekend. Adding this to the menu! I hope mine turn out as pretty as yours!
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
strawberry milkshake is always a good idea! Bet it’ll be awesome!
Donna
We LOVE fresh strawberry milkshakes, once you have one you just cannot go back to anything with that fake strawberry syrup in it! Loving the ingredients in this classic, so simple and so delicious!
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Thank you Donna! It’s a favorite!
Danielle
That looks like an epic strawberry milkshake! It’s such a classic flavour too!
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Thank you Danielle!
Sharon
This post has me wanting a strawberry shake right now! Good thing that this is simple and I have all the ingredients for it in my fridge.
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Hope you make and enjoy this tasty and easy milkshake! <3
Soniya
2 of my family favorite ! My boys love strawberries and milkshake.. put both together and they will freak out!!
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Hope they love this one!
Taryn
Mmmm. This is so good. The fresh strawberries vs using strawberry ice cream really increase the flavor.
Julie Evink
My husband and I made these for a treat after the kids went to bed and they were AMAZING! Glad I didn’t have to share!