Strawberry Milkshake with Coconut Milk
This Strawberry Milkshake with Coconut Milk is creamy, refreshing, and packed with fresh strawberry flavor. Made with simple ingredients and no dairy, it blends into a thick, fruity treat that's perfect for hot summer days.
This is the kind of milkshake you'll want to sip on a sunny porch, serve at your next barbecue, or surprise your kids with after school. You can serve it to start your day or as a healthy dessert after dinner. It's easy, nostalgic, and full of feel-good simple ingredients.
If you love guilt-free desserts like this milkshake, you have to try my Easy Strawberry Mousse and Raspberry Mousse, they are two more great options for a lighter dessert.
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"This shake is so creamy and a total hit at our house. I'm loving your recipes and will definitely be making this again. Thanks for sharing!"
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Ingredients
Easy to make with ingredients you can find in almost any grocery store, no scavenger hunt necessary.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Frozen Strawberries: The perfect sweet fruit for this milkshake. Using frozen keeps it cold and adds that thick milkshake texture without the need of ice.
- Can of Full-Fat Coconut Milk: A creamy coconut milk is a plant-based milk that acts as the rich creamy base for this milkshake.
- Water: To lightly thin the milkshake.
- Maple Syrup: Adds a little extra sweetness.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Gives a subtle vanilla flavor.
- Sea Salt: Enhances all the flavors.
For this great recipe, you'll want to have on hand a high-powered blender and measuring cups and spoons.
Variations
- Fruit Swap: Use frozen raspberries, blueberries, cherries, or mango instead of strawberries.
- Extra Thick: Add ½ frozen ripe bananas for an even creamier consistency.
- More Coconut Flavor: Add a tablespoon of shredded coconut before blending or serve it on top.
- Chia Seeds: Add a couple tablespoons for added thickness, nutritional and digestive benefits.
- Canned Coconut Milk Swap: Depending on your preferences you can use regular milk, almond milk, oat milk or coconut water, you just will need to adjust the quantity and add some ice to get the same texture.
- Protein Increase: Add a scoop of protein powder; my choices would be vanilla or strawberry, for extra protein.
How to Make a Strawberry Milkshake with Coconut Milk
Simple ingredients, easy prep and the result? Totally delicious.
Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until fully incorporated and smooth.
Pour into milkshake glasses and serve.
Garnish with fresh strawberries.
Hint: Using full-fat coconut milk allows you the best creamy texture.
Top Tips
These simple tips will help you get the best flavor and texture.
- Taste Before Serving: Tasting before you serve allows you to make any adjustments to the maple syrup if your berries are tart.
- Blend Thoroughly: Blend until you have a smooth texture-no strawberry chunks left behind.
- Garnish Just Before Serving: If adding a garnish add it just as you serve, so the strawberries look fresh and vibrant.
- Chill Your Glasses: If preferred, chill your glasses for about 30 minutes prior to serving for a frostier milkshake experience.
This milkshake is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, and if you love fruity drinks, you'll also want to try our Pineapple Banana Smoothie.
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Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator: Once made, enjoy right away, but if you have leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Blend again with ice to get the thick consistency again.
- Freezer: Alternatively, you can leave it in the freezer and thaw on the counter. If partially thawed, you can shake it up or add to a blender and blend to get the consistency you desire. Add extra ice when needed to thicken up.
Serving Suggestions
- Breakfast/Brunch Items: Lemon blueberry scones, Crispy Fluffy Pancakes, Blueberry Pancakes and Banana French Toast Casserole.
- Strawberry Desserts: Enjoy this alongside other strawberry desserts like our Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies, Strawberry Brownies and Strawberry Crisp.
Strawberry Milkshake Recipe FAQs
Yes! Just add a handful of ice cubes to keep the milkshake thick and cold.
You can make it keto by swapping maple syrup for sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit or stevia.
Absolutely! A scoop of your favorite vanilla or unflavoured protein powder adds extra nutrition for a great snack or post-workout drink.
It depends on the texture you are going for. Canned full-fat coconut milk makes the milkshake extra creamy and rich, while carton coconut milk is thinner. If you want a thick, indulgent milkshake, go with canned coconut milk or use some of our tips to thicken it.
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Strawberry Milkshake with Coconut Milk
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1-13.5 ounce can coconut milk full fat (400 mL)
- ½ cup water
- 2-4 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract optional
- ½ teaspoon sea salt optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Pour into milkshake glasses and serve.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Using full-fat coconut milk allows you the best creamy texture.
- Tasting before you serve allows you to make any adjustments to the maple syrup if your berries are tart.
- Blend until you have a smooth texture-no strawberry chunks left behind.
- If adding a garnish add it just as you serve, so the strawberries look fresh and vibrant.
- If preferred, chill your glasses for about 30 minutes prior to serving for a frostier milkshake experience.
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I was having a milkshake craving last week, but I wanted something light too. This was the perfect answer, and I love strawberries.
Oh that is so awesome to hear. Happy you liked it, and thanks for the review!
My kind of treat. Thanks for sharing a delicious recipe!
You are welcome - I hope you love it!
I know my kids will love this! Can't wait to try this for breakfast this week, love the coconut milk with the strawberries!
It is such a nice breakfast option. Kid-approved over here, I hope yours enjoy it too.
This drink looks so delicious and refreshing! Love the coconut milk in the recipe, can't wait to try this with my kids for breakfast this week!
They will love it!
This shake is so creamy and a total hit at our house. I’m loving your recipes and will definitely be making this again. Thanks for sharing!
Happy to hear you are enjoying it. I like to make this even as a dessert if I was something lighter!
The coconut milk makes this so rich and creamy! Such great flavor.
Amazing! It reminds me of my favorite pink drink from starbucks!
Mmm, love a good pink drink too! 🙂