Strawberry Milkshake Variations to Beat the Heat

wellhealthorganic.com Strawberry Milkshake: Indulge in the bliss of summer with a delightful strawberry shake, the ultimate thirst-quencher. Here, I unveil two distinct yet equally tantalizing renditions of my cherished strawberry milkshake recipe: the classic version crafted with milk, and a vegan alternative featuring almond milk.

Strawberry Milkshake

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Cuisine: Global
• Course: Beverages, Breakfast
• Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients:

For Strawberry Milkshake:

1. 250 grams strawberries (about 22 to 25 small to medium strawberries)
2. 2 cups cold or chilled milk (adjust to 2.5 cups if desired)
3. 3 to 4 tablespoons raw sugar or preferred sweetener (optional)
4. 2 to 3 scoops strawberry or vanilla ice cream (optional)

For Vegan Strawberry Shake:

1. 250 grams strawberries, hulled and chopped
2. 2.5 cups Almond Milk
3. ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, vanilla powder, or half of a small scraped vanilla bean (optional)
4. 1 to 2 tablespoons raw sugar or preferred sweetener
5. 2 to 3 scoops vegan vanilla, strawberry, or sapodilla ice cream (optional)

Also Read: Veg Kofta

Instructions:

1. Making Strawberry Milkshake:

Prepping Strawberries:

1. Thoroughly rinse the strawberries under cold water using a strainer. Drain excess water.
2. Remove the green leafy tops from all strawberries and chop them.

Blending The Ingredients:

1. Place the chopped strawberries in a blender along with 2 cups of cold or chilled milk.
2. Optionally, add raw sugar according to taste preference. Omit if the strawberries are naturally sweet.
3. For a richer texture, include 2 to 3 scoops of vanilla or strawberry ice cream.
4. Blend until smooth.

Serving:

• Pour the strawberry milkshake into tall glasses and serve immediately.
• Optionally, top with a scoop of vanilla or strawberry ice cream for a decadent treat.

2. Making Vegan Strawberry Shake:

Preparing Strawberries:

Blending The Ingredients:

1. In a blender, combine the chopped strawberries, almond milk, and vanilla extract or powder.
2. Add raw sugar to taste.
3. For a thicker consistency, incorporate 1 to 2 scoops of non-dairy vanilla or strawberry ice cream.
4. Blend until smooth.

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Serving:

• Pour the vegan strawberry shake into tall glasses.
• Optionally, garnish with chopped strawberries or nuts.
• Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy these strawberry milkshakes fresh for optimal flavor and freshness, perfect for a brunch snack or breakfast.
• Customize with sliced strawberries or chopped nuts.

Notes:

• Opt for ripe and sweet strawberries to eliminate the need for additional sweeteners.
• For a creamier texture, use frozen strawberries.
• Experiment with flavor variations such as cinnamon, mint, or lavender.
• Add sweeteners only if necessary based on the sweetness of the strawberries.
• For homemade almond milk, soak and blend almonds, then strain the mixture.
• Nutrition information provided is approximate and based on dairy milk usage.