May 2022
Last reviewed: June 2022
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Strawberry milk is a classic–and for good reason. It’s sweet, tart and, on a hot day, it hits just right. This strawberry milk recipe takes less than 10 minutes to whip up and makes the most refreshing and kid-approved glass of homemade strawberry milk.
Milk can provide many nutrients for kids, including vitamin D.
We recommend toddlers ages 12-24 months consume no more than 16 oz. of milk per day. Kids who fill up on milk may miss out on other important nutrients. Note: There are strategies that can help to reduce your toddler’s milk intake if they are refusing to drink anything but milk.
These days, milk can be a confusing topic for parents. With so many different kinds of milk available at grocery stores, it can be hard to know which kind is best for kids. To learn more, read about the best milk for toddlers from a pediatric dietitian.
If your family prefers plant-based milk, read our article about the best non-dairy milk for toddlers.
Many kids love strawberries! But if yours doesn’t, it’s OK. Our guide can help you teach your child to eat strawberries.
Sweet strawberries are a key in this strawberry milk recipe. The sweetness of your strawberries will depend on their ripeness.
Strawberries can be found all year long, but in California, the peak harvest season runs from spring to fall.
Strawberries may look small, but they are anything but little when it comes to the nutrients they provide.
Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C. Among other things, vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron.
Related: Curious about iron and kids? Learn tons of iron-rich foods for babies, toddlers and kids.
Making your own homemade strawberry milk for special occasions is easier than you think!
For this strawberry milk recipe, you’ll need:
Prefer chocolate milk? See our homemade chocolate milk recipe.
Here’s how to make your own strawberry milk without a blender.
Next up, try the strawberry variation of this easy chia pudding recipe. Kids will love it!
If you find that your strawberries are not as sweet as you would like for your homemade strawberry milk, feel free to add additional tablespoons of maple syrup to up the sweetness of your milk.
After making the strawberry milk recipe, be sure to shake it well to fully incorporate the mixture since it will have bits of strawberries.
Some picky eaters may prefer a smoother texture of milk. In this case, you can strain the mixture to remove the strawberry chunks.
Alternatively, you can process the mixture in a blender or food processor, then strain if desired.
For older kids or more adventurous eaters, you can top off a glass of homemade strawberry milk with extra strawberries on top.
Dealing with a picky eater? Check out our top tips for the parents of picky eaters.
If you only want to make 1 cup of strawberry milk, you can also save half of the strawberry puree.
The puree stores well in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Once you are ready to make the strawberry milk recipe, you can pour the remaining puree into a cup of milk, stir well and enjoy!
About Kids Eat in Color
Created by experts, Kids Eat in Color is the leading resource for families seeking evidence-based information and strategies on child nutrition and feeding.
