This one is totally for my kids...and your kids. Ok, and you and me because it's delicious! You know what drives me crazy? When I see kids drinking milk chock-full of artificial flavorings and sweeteners. It really makes me cringe!
My daughter had never even heard of strawberry milk until she started elementary school and within a week it was the drink that she begged for above anything else. Years ago I started playing around with making vegan strawberry milk for my kids at home. I have had plenty of fails, and some winners, but this version of vegan strawberry milk made with homemade cashew milk has quickly risen to the top of my families request list.
This strawberry milk is delicious for sipping all on its own, but it is also good as the base of a smoothie, poured over granola, or frozen in ice pop molds. It's a total winner! Just don't let your family know that it's actually good for them...it sort of takes the fun out of it.
Strawberry Cashew Milk
- Yield: Makes about 4 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups fresh, sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons raw cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- small pinch of salt
- 3 cups cold<a href="https://thismessisours.com/make-cashew-milk-gluten-free-vegan/" title="How To Make Cashew Milk (Gluten Free & Vegan)"> cashew milk
Instructions
- Process the strawberries and sugar in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary. Press the mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a medium bowl, using the back of a spoon to squeeze out all of the juice. Throw out the pulp.
- Stir the vanilla and salt into the strained strawberry mixture then stir the strawberry mixture into the cold cashew milk.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
Prep time does not include the 60 minute inactive chill time.
The milk will separate as it sits, shake vigorously before serving.
Ani says
I have soy, dairy, and gluten allergies and am in desperate need of recipes that I can make for every meal. It seams if one thing is gluten or dairy free it contains soy any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I will definitely be trying this delicious looking treat soon!
Sara says
Yum! My kiddos will love this.
Gina says
Hi! This recipe sounds delicious! 🙂 Do you happen to have a version that is nut free? We have nut and gluten and artificial colors sensitivities so everything else about the milk works for us Btw I'm definitely going to try your recipes for gluten free breadcrumbs. Thank you so much for posting it!
Meg says
Gina you could totally try this with hemp seed milk and my friend Cara has a great recipe ( http://www.forkandbeans.com/2015/01/24/homemade-hemp-seed-milk/ ) or if you don't have a dairy allergy it totally works with regular milk too. I am so glad you will be able to use the bread crumb recipes! I use them all the time.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
Wow this looks spectacular!!
Jennifer S. says
I bet we can come up with a recipe for all the glorious strawberry pulp, right?
Meg says
I bet it would be really good tossed into a batch of muffins 😉
Meg says
I bet it would be great mixed into a batch of muffins!